Atim Oton

Atim Annette Oton is a seasoned art curator, gallerist, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in art and design education, exhibition curation, fashion design, digital media, product design, and retail.

Focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts, Atim has curated exhibitions for Black Artists and licensed their artwork for puzzles at major retailers like Target and Walmart.

With a background in architecture, publishing, and education, she has raised over $3 million for various art and design institutions and international nonprofits through innovative art initiatives.

Atim has developed art and design curriculum for prestigious institutions like Parsons School of Design and the Joyce Ababio College of Creative Design in Ghana, fostering partnerships with academic institutions and corporations.

Her skill set extends to fundraising, strategic thinking, and initiating impactful collaborations, resulting in successful projects and products for global audiences.

Fluent in multiple languages including English, basic French, and Nigerian languages Efik and Ibibio, Atim is currently expanding her linguistic skills by learning Spanish.

Having lived and worked in various cosmopolitan cities like London, Paris, Accra, Nigeria, New York, Brooklyn, and currently residing in Jersey City, Atim brings a diverse and multicultural perspective to her work and projects.