PR and Art Advisor
Contemporary Arts • Collection Management • Art-Heritage Travel
I'm Michelle Amato-Lia — a Malta-based art advisor and PR specialist, connecting corporate collectors to artists as patrons or collectors.
Background in PR (MCIPR Accredited Practitioner), luxury hospitality sales management, and academic specialisation in art history, heritage interpretation, and Art Business — alongside business development in art-heritage travel.
Today working as patron liaison for biennale artists, dynamic galleries, and specialised art collections.
What I do
Contemporary Arts
Artist representation support, patron relations, gallery communications, and sales support — grounded in art historical and Art Business knowledge.
Collection Management
Curation and strategic positioning of contemporary art for private, corporate and hospitality spaces.
Art-Heritage Led Travel
PR and business development for my art-heritage travel brand — heritage interpretation, itinerary development, and travel trade partnerships.
When not connecting artists and collectors, you'll find me showing Malta's art heritage — from prehistoric sites and medieval architecture to Baroque and eclectic design — to curious travellers on Selectedly.Travel.
featured works
Curator — Bespoke Art Marketplace
Curatorial role for a bespoke art marketplace serving HNW private clients, connecting local artists to the platform as a collective.
working with a variet of artists & customised pieces
Patron Liaison — PONKS Malta Pavilion | Gwangju Biennale 2026
Supporting contemporary artists PONKS with strategic PR, patron relations, and corporate sponsorship development for Malta's inaugural national pavilion at Asia's leading biennial. Status: Active | June–September 2026 — www.ponks.org
working with Sam Alekksandra & Julien Viniet
PR & Sales Lead — 2B Gallery
Exhibition PR and relations for contemporary art exhibitions (2024–2026), supporting artist visibility and collector engagement.
working with JohnPaul Azzopardi - Charlene & Madeleine Fenwick
Supporting contemporary artists, galleries, and cultural brands across PR, patron development, and strategic positioning — across Malta, Europe, and Asia.
Connect for Portfolio — pr@michelle-amato.com