Welcome to the VAA
Join Our Thriving Community of Creatives
Membership grants you access to Inspiration, Collaboration, Opportunities and Much More.
(Existing VAA Members can get a FREE copy of their own by accessing the PDF in the ‘Vault’ section of the VAA Website. If you do not recieve a link to download the guide after joining as a new member, you can also navigate to the ‘Vault’ to retrieve your copy.)
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Discover a variety of benefits with your membership to the Visual Artists Association.
The Visual Artists Association is a professional body for artists across the UK & Internationally. The VAA gives members the right tools to succeed, including; access to a range of training, business advice services, online resources, events, as well as access to a supportive community.
The value of VAA membership has never been greater – from enhanced sales opportunities and a wider global community to access to the latest professional insights, guidance and marketing technologies. We support our members with: insurance (up to £5m), networks, events, training, advice and mentoring.
At the VAA we empower artists to pursue their careers with confidence. That’s why we provide artist insurance that’s crafted to meet the needs of working artists in the UK. Protect your practice against legal liability. PPL provides cover against claims for injury to third parties or damage to third party property resulting from your artist activities.
The VAA’s tailored mentorship programme offers expert guidance on key areas such as Career Coaching, Critical Feedback, Marketing Insights, Pricing, Selling, and Exhibiting. Our experienced mentors use their extensive knowledge of the art industry to give you the clarity and direction you need to succeed.
The VAA runs a variety of online events for both members & non-members. From 1-hour Masterclasses, to regular Free Art Cafes, to Members Meetings, Weekly Catch-ups and more.
Find out what we have coming up by visiting our Event Calendar today.
The VAA offers a variety of Online Short Courses for Members and Non-Members, covering a range of topics over 4 Weeks worth of 1-Hour sessions.
Explore our courses, and see which ones may be right for you, today.
The VAA presently runs two Art Prizes throughout the year: our Artist of the Year Awards, and our International Exhibition & Scholarship Prize.
We are also a partner of the Visual Art Open Awards.
Find out more about our open prizes, and how to apply.
Need help:
- Accessing your membership benefits?
- Finding available resources?
- Assesing whether mentorship is right for you?
- Attending an event?
- Joining our community?
Get in touch today.
Artist Opportunities
The VAA keeps its members & community up to date with the latest opportunities from the world of art.
Protect Your Business
Members of the VAA receive FREE Public + Products Liability Insurance (£5 Million). This means our members feel protected with quality artist insurance.
Professional Support
Answering the age-old question, ‘how to sell art’. Our artists have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, galleries, and publishers.
A Library of Knowledge
Our artists reach new levels with our frequently updating range of resources, training programs, and webinars. Join today for the chance to transform your career.
WHAT’S ON?
The latest news, articles & opportunities from the Visual Artists Association.
