Expertise

Expertise

Speaker

Speaker

Are you looking for a keynote or motivational speech? Or simply a new way to engage with your stakeholders? Rose’s charismatic and original talks harness the power of art to help businesses engage in challenging questions and see the world differently.

TV Presenter

TV Presenter

Rose’s extensive experience, light-hearted touch and powerful storytelling makes her an engaging and dynamic presenter. She has presented documentaries for the BBC, Sky Arts and Channel 5 and worked as a co-presenter with Giles Coren. She is also a thoughtful interviewer, always putting those in the lime-light at ease, with the ability to tease out the issues that matter most.

Lecturer

Lecturer

Rose’s lectures are built very slowly and carefully over time. As the stories unwind in Rose’s mind, the talks mature and develop. The finished result are meticulously prepared, curated programmes that tell timeless, rich and inspiring stories about the power of human creativity.

Guide

Guide

To stand in front of the piece of art you are learning about is an extraordinary privilege. To have a knowledgeable and spirited guide with you enhances the experience a thousand fold! Rose has been an art guide for more than twenty years, cutting her teeth in Italy and constantly expanding her repertoire across the globe. Rose’s tours are carefully tailored to suit the interests, energy-levels and age of her audience.

Testimonials

Our business development presentations which have been led by Rose over the years have been the most successful we have hosted in terms of client engagement and feedback. Keep up the great work!

B.B., Partner, Winston & Strawn

Rose I was captivated. What a fantastic presenter you are. This was a cause celebre and so much the better for your passion.

J.R., C.E.O, Uniper Energy

We were inspired to levels of wonder!

M.H., Editor Country Life Magazine

Rose is an exceptional art historian and presenter, who brings art to life through her vivid and eloquent use of language as she weaves a fascinating tale and encourages the audience to look through a different lens. Her presentations are exciting, thought-provoking and inspiring. They are always a fantastic success.

C.McD., Partner, Hadef&Partners

Thank you for an incredibly enlightening and entertaining evening. I am not surprised the response has been overwhelming – Rose, your passion and command of your subject was something to behold.

J.D., M.D, Alvarez & Marsal

I want to thank you for reminding me how art can give us the kind of relief we need….hearing your words and how you described the art and the context the art developed in, deeply touched me….

D.S., C.E.O, Ahead of the Curve

Rose Balston is the best tour guide I have ever encountered- interesting, inspiring, passionate about her subject, and extremely well-versed in the history of art and architecture of London

E.G., Senior Associate, Korn Ferry

Rose has an infectious passion for her subject, and with a remarkable ability to relate to her audience, she helps make the past immediate and relevant

B.W., Head of History of Art, Westminster School for Boys

You seemed to effortlessly combine historical fact, the history of the collection with your detailed art historian's eye. You spoke with passion and fluidity and your enthusiasm was infectious … I know we were all enthralled!

A.H., King's School Canterbury Parents Event at the Wallace Collection