Presented by the inaugural Season art fair, the panel Who is the Art World For? invites a critical examination of access, equity, and power within the structures of the contemporary art world.

Through the perspectives of gallerists and cultural workers, the conversation will interrogate who benefits from existing systems and remains excluded. Topics will include gatekeeping in institutions and markets, the role of education and social capital, and emerging strategies for building a more inclusive and accountable art ecosystem. Panelists will reflect on how the art world might be reimagined to better serve its publics.

Moderator
Dejha Carrington — Arts Worker; Co-founder, Commissioner

Panelists
Allison Glenn — Curator 2026 Toronto Biennial and Artistic Director-at-Large, The Shepherd
Akua Hill — Director of Arts & Culture, Gilbert Family Foundation
Christian Rattemeyer — Director, Arts & Rec

Access to Talks is included with admission to the fair.