Celebrating creativity

that champions

equality across Thanet

ABOUT POW

Our Mission Statement

The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by:-

  • Cultivating a sentiment favouring equality and diversity of women and girls.

  • Advancing education and raising general awareness among the public about the issues and challenges facing the lives of women and girls.

  • Promoting and staging an annual arts festival to commemorate International Women’s Day.

Hailing from the vibrant landscapes of Thanet, Kent, the Power of Women stands as a beacon of artistic expression, fervently championing the cause of equality. In a world still marked by gender disparities, we navigate the multifaceted realm of feminism, creating a haven where diverse perspectives are heard, understood, and celebrated.

Each March, the shores of Thanet come alive with the POW Annual Festival, a tribute to International Women's Day and a celebration of the boundless creativity of women and non-binary individuals. Spanning workshops, exhibitions, performances, and more, the festival welcomes both in-person and virtual attendees, from local enthusiasts to global art aficionados.

Beyond the festival, we're passionate about intertwining the arts with the fabric of our community. Our engagement initiatives run year-round, sparking inspiration and broadening horizons. We foster collaborations between artists and local institutions, amplifying the reach of our public arts endeavours.

POW's legacy traces back to 2015, conceptualised by arts maven Christina Clark-McQuaid. The baton of creativity was further carried by theatre luminary Jan Ryan, serving as the Artistic Director till 2020. Today, the dynamic trio of CEO Rosanagh, Artistic Director Amy Redmond and communications Director Alex Mence, backed by a cadre of talents, helms our mission.

Meet the Team

  • Rosanagh has over ten years in creating learning, experiential and immersive programmes for adults, families, schools, community groups and policy-makers. Her experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating programmes has resulted in working with Sky, Marks & Spencer, Nike, The Royal Collection, V&A, Historic Royal Palaces and with foreign policy makers in Mexico and South Africa. She is passionate about intersectional feminism and believes a sea swim in Thanet cures all!

  • Alex, a former riot grrrl and avid lover of the arts, has thrived as a Communications Director with a career spanning three decades. Her expertise in communications and the arts has led to collaborations with prestigious institutions like Tate Modern and the V&A, as well as various charities and creative organizations. Beyond her professional achievements, Alex is a devoted mum, an average potter, and an enthusiastic cook.

  • Darryn has worked on events great and small all over the country. She currently focuses her attention on Thanet, working for POW!, Ramsgate Festival of Sound, Round In Circles and anything else that comes along. She also runs her own company, Soulsound, and Margate Independent Foodbank along with other dedicated volunteers.

  • Amy manages the artistic collaborations and partnerships for our Festival each year. Alongside working for us, Amy also heads the artistic direction for Margate Pride, alongside being a BBC radio producer, co-founder of Sink The Pink, East Creative, and Mighty Hoopla. She is a proud drag and baby mother and champions intersectional feminism, community activism, inclusivity and empowerment!

  • Hannah joined POW in December 2020 and is really proud to be part of the team. Before working with POW Hannah worked with arts organisations such as Turner Contemporary, Canterbury Festival and Smugglers Records. She loves people, art, festivals and travel.

  • Susan makes the magic happen with our POW! Engagment Programme and other events throughout the year. Susan’s background is broad, encompassing events planning and business development within the FTSE100 to arts facilitation and community projects. She is also a Neurodivergent, Northern Irish solo artist, writer, director and collaborator working within theatre and live performance! (www.suzycrothers.com). As an Associate at Open School East, she is furthering her arts practice whilst supported by an ACE DYCP Award.

Meet Our Trustees