Jo Brooks

Jo Brooks is a global arts agent and publicist, and Head of PR at the Women in Art Prize, with extensive experience working at the intersection of contemporary art, media, and the international art market. She has built a career championing artists, institutions, and cultural projects, translating complex artistic practices into compelling public narratives that resonate across press, collectors, and global audiences.

With a deep understanding of how artists operate within — and are shaped by — the art ecosystem, Brooks brings a strategic perspective grounded in real-world market knowledge. Her work spans gallery representation, institutional partnerships, international fairs, and high-profile media placements, giving her a clear view of how artistic merit, cultural relevance, and sustainability intersect.

As a judge for the Women in Art Prize, Brooks brings a nuanced appreciation of both artistic integrity and professional trajectory. She is particularly attuned to practices that demonstrate conceptual strength, originality, and long-term potential, as well as an artist’s ability to navigate visibility, representation, and opportunity within the contemporary art world.

Her expertise in communications and the global art market allows her to assess not only the quality of the work itself, but also how an artist’s practice might engage audiences, institutions, and collectors beyond the studio. This makes her especially valuable in identifying artists whose work can thrive on an international stage while remaining grounded in authentic, rigorous practice