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100 BLACK WOMEN

WHO HAVE MADE A MARK  ​​​

On International Women’s Day in March 2023, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage launched an exciting new project, 100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark, celebrating the stories of Black British women who have made a positive change, whether it be across arts, education, technology, science or community activism.  Following a public consultation and an open call, 100 Black women have been selected to have their portrait created by one of five visual artists.  Collectively, the artworks will be shared in a city-wide exhibition at Leicester Gallery from 1 October 2024 – 4 January 2025.

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Alison Buchanan was selected as one of the 100 Black Women who have made a mark.  As the Artistic Director of Pegasus Opera Company and the only Black British female Artistic Director of an opera company in the UK, Alison Buchanan is an internationally known Soprano singer and teacher. Her work focuses on providing opportunities for artists from the global majority, which has made a significant impact in the accessibility and opportunities in the performing arts.