26/09/2026
We are delighted to welcome Donna Mikkelsen, artist, educator and creator of Spontaneous Symmetry, to the Creative Women Assembly at the United Nations in New York.
An ambidextrous artist based in New York’s Hudson Valley, Donna has spent more than 25 years exploring the relationship between movement, mark-making, creativity and intuitive communication through art. Her distinctive practice involves drawing simultaneously with both hands to create spontaneous, symmetrical forms.
Through AMBIARTS, Donna has transformed this deeply personal artistic practice into a means of self-exploration, storytelling and collaborative art-making. Her workshops encourage participants to step away from habitual ways of thinking, engage their creativity and experience the connection that can emerge when people create together.
Her work has been presented through exhibitions, performances, public art projects and community programmes across New York and the Hudson Valley. She has also spoken at TEDx Newburgh and developed collaborative experiences for schools, veterans and community groups.
At the heart of Donna’s work is the belief that creativity can offer a moment of presence in an increasingly fast-paced and screen-dominated world. For her, symmetry drawing is not simply about the finished image, but about the experience of slowing down, becoming more aware and connecting with ourselves and others through the act of making.
We are delighted to welcome Donna’s creative perspective to a global conversation on art, wellbeing, human connection and the power of creativity to bring people together.
Please note: the registration fee applies exclusively to the evening networking programme. Those who register will also be added to the guest list for the Creative Women Platform Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters.
Registration is now open:
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📅 1 October 2026
📍 United Nations Headquarters, New York