

Atang Sharon Lorato Arnold
Founder, The Space Botswana
Atang L.S. Arnold is an interdisciplinary artist, cultural practitioner, and journalist committed to fostering a sustainable visual arts landscape in Botswana and beyond.
She is the founder, curator, and gallerist of The Space Botswana, a private art gallery and creative hub in Maun, Botswana. Atang holds a degree in Creative Multimedia and is accredited by the Sotheby’s Institute of Art, reflecting her dedication to excellence in the arts. Her mentorship program, The Space Creatives, supports out-of-school youth, while she also volunteers at a local rehabilitation center, using art to empower children to overcome trauma and build sustainable livelihoods. As a journalist, she addresses critical global issues like climate change, war, and pandemics.