We built Stoa
to fill a void.

Inspired by our colleagues & friends across the art foundation sector, we chose to take a bold step.

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It began with conversations among friends and colleagues. Searching for support, fresh ideas, and real collaboration, we discovered a deeper truth - art foundations needed a foundation of their own. We took 
a bold step and created one.

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Meagan Ryan

With a background that reflects two distinct histories – one supporting the visual arts from the commercial sector and the second, deeply rooted in non-profit development and management - Meagan found perfect union in the private art foundation. She appreciates strategic opportunity, thoughtful communications and effective operational systems, and promotes their service to the health and success of the art foundation community.

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Clare Hindle 

Since her entrance to the art world in 1999 at Sotheby’s London, Clare has worked in both the public and private sectors supporting collections-based and commissioning institutions while operating across a wide range of organisational models. Throughout her career, Clare has championed thoughtful leadership, sector-wide collaboration, and new ways of working to build resilience, relevance, and long-term impact across the arts. 

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The most trusted
resource for private
art foundations
around the globe

We’re in good company.
Meet our advisory council.

Belinda Holden

CEO, Yinka Shonibare Foundation

Benjamin Weil

Director, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, CAM

Carolyn Ramo

Director, A&L Berg Foundation

Daniel Vega

Deputy Director for Exhibitions and Conservation, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Kate Davies

Director, The Roberts Institute of Art

What’s happening.

Insight survey

Lend your voice to the conversation until 26 September.

Stoa Symposium Paris

22 October in partnership with Cité internationale des artes.

The Stoa Report

November release.