VAA Rise Mastermind

VAA Rise Mastermind
Start date: Thursday, 22nd January 2026
Time: 13:00 GMT
Format: Weekly online group sessions
The VAA Rise Mastermind is a focused weekly accountability programme designed to help artists maintain momentum, strengthen their professional practice and work consistently towards their goals. Each session combines mentor guidance with peer accountability, supported by a dedicated app for tracking goals, wins and weekly progress.
Future sessions will also feature additional VAA mentors and invited industry specialists as session leads.
What to Expect
- Weekly live group sessions providing structure, support and guidance
- A proven accountability framework to help you stay consistent
- Goal tracking and reflection through the Mastermind app
- A supportive community of artists working towards similar ambitions
Lead Mentor
Karen van Hoey Smith
Karen is an artist mentor, independent art broker and curator with more than twenty years of experience across the art market. With a background spanning auctioneering, gallery management, art consultancy and publishing, she has represented and brokered work by leading artists and supported hundreds of artists in developing sustainable and confident art careers.
Eligibility
The Mastermind is available exclusively to VAA Members.
- More information: https://visual-artists.org/vaa-rise-mastermind/
- Enquiry form: https://visual-artists.org/vaa-rise-mastermind/vaa-rise-mastermind-enquiry-form/
To join VAA, visit: https://visual-artists.org/join/


