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SUMMARY:Visual Art Open 2026 – Weekend Exhibition & Artist Events
DESCRIPTION:Visual Art Open 2026 – Weekend Exhibition & Artist Events\nJoin us this weekend for the Visual Art Open 2026 exhibition\, celebrating an exciting selection of contemporary artists and showcasing the diverse talent represented across this year’s competition. \nCome along to explore the exhibition\, discover new artists\, meet fellow creatives and art lovers\, and enjoy a weekend of inspiring events focused on developing your career and connecting with the wider art community. \nWeekend Programme\nOpening Hours: 11am-5pm \nExhibition – Free Entry\nVisit the exhibition throughout the weekend and experience the work of this year’s selected artists. Whether you’re an artist\, collector\, art professional or simply passionate about contemporary art\, everyone is welcome. \nThe exhibition runs from Thursday 8th-Sunday 11th October\, with a programme of talks and artist-led activities throughout the weekend: \nThursday 8th October \n\n18:00-20:30 | Private View & Winners Announcement\n\nWeekdend Ticket | Friday 9th October – Sunday 11th October \nFriday 9th October | Open to the Public 11:00-17:00 \n\n11:00-12:00 | The Power of Patronage: Supporting the Future of Contemporary Art\n12:30-13:30 | Curatorial Walkthrough\n\nSaturday 10th October | Open to the Public 11:00-17:00 \n\n13:00-14:00 | Building an Art Career: Lessons from Working Artists\n\nSunday 11th October | Open to the Public 11:00-13:00 \nYou can find the full event details and book for individual events here on the above links. \nImportant: Book Separately for the weekend activities\nThe exhibition is free to attend\, but spaces for the talk and networking session must be booked separately. \nPlease make sure you reserve your place for each event you would like to attend. \nBook your free weekend exhibition ticket and join us for a weekend celebrating art\, artists and creative connections. \nFind out more and book through the link
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/visual-art-open-2026-weekend-exhibition-artist-events/
LOCATION:The Minster Building\, 21 Mincing Lane\, London\, EC3R 7AG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Building an Art Career: Lessons from Working Artists
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Visual Art Open (VAO) exhibition\, join us for an honest and inspiring panel discussion exploring what it really takes to build a successful career as an artist. \nHear directly from established and working artists as they share their personal journeys\, from finding opportunities and developing a practice to navigating challenges\, building an audience and sustaining a creative career over the long term. \nThe panel will offer practical insights\, real-world experiences and valuable lessons for those at the beginning of their artistic journey\, while highlighting the different paths a career in the arts can take. \nSpeakers \nHelga Stenzel | International artist \nHelga Stentzel is a London-based visual artist known for finding characters in the most ordinary things. Working with clothing\, food and everyday objects\, she creates playful images and installations that invite us to look twice at the world around us. Her work has been exhibited internationally and featured in publications including The New York Times\, The Guardian and The Colossal. \nMatilde Tariello | Events and Sponsorships Coordinator\, VAA \nMatilde brings over seven years of experience across the international art market\, including roles with leading platforms such as Artsy\, where she managed relationships with over 300 galleries and advised on artist development\, presentation and market strategy. Alongside her industry roles\, Matilde is a guest lecturer and mentor\, supporting emerging artists and students in refining their portfolios and professional practice. She brings a practical\, market-informed perspective to the opportunities available within the contemporary art world. \nDylan Lisle | Artist & VAO 2026 Painting Finalist \nDylan Lisle is a UK figurative painter based in Manchester. Working primarily in traditional oil painting\, his work explores folklore\, cultural memory\, morality and our changing relationship with technology and the world around us. Drawing on old-master techniques\, Lisle creates contemporary narratives that sit somewhere between the familiar and the otherworldly. is a UK figurative painter based in Manchester. Working primarily in traditional oil painting\, his work explores folklore\, cultural memory\, morality and our changing relationship with technology and the world around us. Drawing on old-master techniques\, Lisle creates contemporary narratives that sit somewhere between the familiar and the otherworldly. \nWhether you’re an emerging artist\, student\, early-career creative or VAA Member\, this is an opportunity to hear candid perspectives from artists who have navigated the realities of making a career in the contemporary art world. \nCome with your questions\, hear the stories behind the careers\, and leave with practical advice and inspiration for your own creative journey. \nSaturday 10 October | 1–2pm\nThe Minster Building\, London
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/building-an-art-career-lessons-from-working-artists/
LOCATION:The Minster Building\, 21 Mincing Lane\, London\, EC3R 7AG\, United Kingdom
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