The aims of AWITA are to: \n \n1. ensure greater recognition of and support for the achievement of women in the art world; \n2. increase the opportunities available to women in the art world through professional development and mentoring;\n3. advocate to support equal employment practice in the cultural sector and highlight the specific issues facing women; \n4. support collaboration in creating new, and expanding existing, projects; \n5. encourage the next generation of young women pursuing careers in the arts.