Making Their Mark Forum | Ava DuVernay in Conversation with Adrienne Edwards

Visionary Voices – Ava DuVernay in Conversation with Adrienne Edwards Ava DuVernay, American Filmmaker Adrienne Edwards, Engell Speyer Family Senior Curator and Associate Director of Curatorial Programs, Whitney Museum of American Art Filmmaker Ava DuVernay is a visionary storyteller who has redefined narrative power and visibility. In conversation with curator Adrienne Edwards, she explores how powerful storytelling, cultural vision, and deliberate choices to empower women can catalyze change. Together, they reflect on the role of narrative in shaping public consciousness, and on how cultural institutions, philanthropy, and creative leadership can collaborate to sustain long-term success for women artists. To learn more, visit makingtheirmark.org