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SUMMARY:Art Café: Crossing Borders - Building an International Art Career
DESCRIPTION:Art Café: Crossing Borders – Building an International Art Career\nThursday 18th June\, 14:00 GMT | Online | Free\nMaking it as an artist in your home country is one thing. Building a career that crosses borders\, reaches international collectors\, and opens doors in new markets is something else entirely and for many artists\, it feels out of reach. \nThis Art Café session is dedicated to changing that. In an open\, informal conversation\, four speakers who have navigated the international art world from very different perspectives will share what it actually takes to build a practice and a presence beyond your own borders. \nWhether you are an artist looking to exhibit internationally\, seeking representation abroad\, or simply wondering how to make your work visible to a global audience\, this session will give you real insight\, honest advice\, and practical ideas to take away. \nThe conversation will explore topics such as: \n\nHow to identify the right international markets for your work\nWhat it takes to build meaningful relationships with galleries\, collectors\, and curators abroad\nHow to present yourself and your practice to international audiences\nThe role of online presence and social media in crossing geographical boundaries\nHow to navigate cultural differences in the art market\nWhat artists wish they had known earlier about building an international career\n\nThis session is free and open to all. Come ready to listen\, ask questions\, and be part of the conversation. \nSpeakers\nShirley-Ann O’Neill is a Director of the Visual Artists Association and a core figure in VAA’s mentorship and artist development programmes. With extensive experience supporting artists at all stages of their careers\, she works closely with artists to help them grow their practice\, build visibility\, and navigate the professional art world with confidence. Shirley-Ann brings a strategic\, artist-centred perspective to everything she does and has a deep understanding of what it takes to build a sustainable and internationally recognised career. \nTamara Andjus is a Swiss-based artist known for her vibrant abstract figurative paintings\, characterised by dynamic brushwork\, layered compositions\, and emotionally charged colour. Originally trained in law\, she followed her lifelong passion for painting and has since exhibited across New York\, Paris\, London\, Dubai\, Barcelona\, Rome\, and Zurich. Represented by Fame Gallery in Zurich and Gallery Steiner in Vienna\, she has built a genuinely international career while also curating exhibitions for other artists in Switzerland and engaging in humanitarian and community projects. Her work is held in private collections worldwide. \nSofía Ruiz is a Costa Rican artist whose paintings blend realism\, texture\, and surrealist imagery to explore themes of memory\, identity\, and otherness. Trained in painting and printmaking at the University of Costa Rica\, she has participated in residencies in Argentina\, Cuba\, South Korea\, and the United States\, and has exhibited in over 35 shows across Latin America\, Europe\, Asia\, and North America – including at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris\, the Museum of Costa Rican Art\, and the European Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona. A multiple award-winner with a practice rooted in deeply personal experience\, she is one of the most internationally active Latin American artists working today. \nLaura O’Hare is a co-founder and Director of the Visual Artists Association\, with over a decade of experience in the fine arts sector. She leads the artistic and business development of VAA and serves as Director of the Visual Art Open Prize\, the Professional Artist Award\, and the International Exhibition and Scholarship Prize. With an extensive network spanning arts organisations\, galleries\, collectors\, and commercial partners\, and a background as a solicitor specialising in Employment Law\, Laura brings a rare combination of creative and professional expertise to supporting artists at every stage of their careers. \n  \nArt Café webinars are free and open for all to attend. If you would like access to the full VAA Events calendar and everything the Visual Artists Association has to offer\, you can become a member today here: https://visual-artists.org/join/  \nFor any questions\, feel free to contact us at events@visual-artists.org
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SUMMARY:Art Cafe: The Artist as Entrepreneur - Managing Your Practice Like a Business
DESCRIPTION:Art Café | The Artist as Entrepreneur: Managing Your Practice Like a Business 13th August | 14:00 GMT | Free Online Discussion \nYour practice is your business. It’s time to treat it like one. \nArt Café returns with a free\, open conversation for artists at every stage of their career. This session tackles one of the most pressing challenges in creative life: how do you build a sustainable\, thriving practice in today’s art world without losing sight of the work itself? \nJoined by an exceptional panel of speakers\, we’ll explore the practical\, strategic\, and mindset shifts that can transform how you approach your art career – from visibility to long-term planning and professional confidence. \nThis is your space to listen\, ask questions\, and walk away with something genuinely useful. \nFree to attend. All welcome. \n  \nWho should attend? \nThis session is for you if you’re an artist who has ever wondered how to turn passion into something sustainable. Whether you’re just starting out\, navigating a career transition\, or looking to sharpen how you run your practice\, this is a conversation worth having. No business background required — just an open mind and a willingness to think differently about your work. \n  \nWhat we’ll be talking about \n\nPricing your work with confidence and knowing your value\nBuilding visibility and a presence that attracts the right opportunities\nNavigating galleries\, prizes\, and representation\nBalancing creative freedom with commercial reality\nLong-term career planning: what does success actually look like for you?\nPractical tools and habits for running a professional practice\n\n  \nSpeakers \nEllie Damant | Artist \nEllie Damant is the winner of the prestigious Dubel Art Prize 2025/26 and a speaker at VAA in both Masterclasses and Professional Mentoring for Artists. A comprehensive school\, Oxford-educated artist based in the UK\, Ellie holds two MAs – one in Fine Art and one in Philosophy – and is currently researching for a PhD in art and aesthetics. \nHer practice has received international recognition from the Abu Dhabi Arts Society\, and her work features in the celebrated collection of Magdalen College\, Oxford. Ellie received fine art training in human and comparative anatomy at the Oxford Department of Human Anatomy and Genetics\, to the level of Renaissance artists Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo\, and has undertaken extensive private study of old masters in the King’s Collection at Windsor. \nHer current research draws on elements of belief within myths and philosophies of the Far East\, India\, South America\, and the British Isles\, forming the basis of a forthcoming exhibition on humanity’s relationship to monetary value. Ellie is also a qualified teacher in art\, philosophy\, and art history. \n  \nLaura O’Hare | VAA Director  \nLaura O’Hare leads the artistic and business development of the Visual Artists Association\, which she co-founded. With over a decade in the fine arts sector\, she serves as Director of the Visual Art Open Prize\, the Artist of the Year Award\, and the VAA Art100 International Award. \nLaura has helped hundreds of artists navigate and thrive at every stage of their careers\, drawing on an extensive network spanning arts organisations\, galleries\, publishers\, and commercial partners. Before moving into the arts\, Laura practised as a solicitor specialising in Employment Law for over 15 years. \n  \nShirley-Ann O’Neill | VAA Director & Writer \nShirley-Ann O’Neill is a co-founder of the Visual Artists Association and a seasoned arts director and curator with over 20 years of experience working with creatives. She is the co-author of the internationally bestselling art business books Good Art Does Not Sell Itself and Securing Representation\, and her curated exhibitions have been featured on BBC\, Sky News\, and the International New York Times. \nShirley-Ann leads the Visual Art Open Prize and VAA Artist of the Year Awards\, and drives the VAA’s CPD and mentorship programme\, including courses in Art Curation and Exhibition Management\, the Art Sales Academy\, and artist development.
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