Rose Balston is an art historian, speaker, guide and TV presenter. She founded ArtscapesUK in 2009 and is currently based between London and Dubai.

Storytelling is at the heart of all Rose does, and her natural communication skills have led her to become a globally recognised communicator on art and culture. Breaking down boundaries between art and audiences, and stripping away stuffy academic language and pretentious ‘art-speak’, Rose aims to demystify art for everyone.

She inspires audience across the world with her passionate delivery, her richly descriptive stories of the past and present and her boundless admiration for the people who have made our planet a more extraordinary place.

Rose’s clients include: Kirkland & Ellis, DLA Piper, Rathbones, American Express, Aon, Zoom, Freshfields, Linklaters, Norton Rose Fulbright, Winston & Strawn, Latham & Watkins, Young Presidents Organisation, Montblanc, and many more.

Rose has acted as a TV presenter and consultant for BBC, Sky Arts and Channel 5 and has commentated for BBC Breakfast, Sky News and Al-Jazeera English.

Celebrating Women:

International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month

Celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month with a compelling talk delivered by art historian, TV presenter, and recognized international speaker, Rose Balston.

Rose uses the epic story of art history to explore important topics for women in the 21st-century working world. These talks provide a fresh and exciting platform to learn, entertain and inspire.

Rose's talks range from exploring in-depth topics and issues faced by women, to more light-hearted events topics to inspire and empower.

Rose Balston as an International Speaker

Are you looking for an inspiring and empowering talk for your stakeholders?

Since 2009 Rose has developed a unique concept that helps businesses engage in the themes that matter to them most, through the epic story of art and history. With charismatic storytelling at the heart of all she does, Rose carefully tailors her narratives to business and brand goals.

Why Art?

Art is one of the most powerful tools for stimulating meaningful and unexpected conversations. Through art Rose taps into concepts that have preoccupied humanity for millennia, and carefully weaves parallels with the problems that challenge businesses today. By unlocking the messages of history, Rose provides new and fresh tools that helps businesses and teams see the world differently.

Her talks are a far cry from conventional client and team events, and provide an invigorating and exciting platform to learn, entertain and inspire.