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SUMMARY:OpenSpaces 2026 - Meet Our Partner Venues
DESCRIPTION:A virtual introduction to some of the spaces and partners joining the OpenSpaces 2026 global art trail \nWhether you are still deciding where to exhibit\, already have a venue secured\, or simply want to understand what an OpenSpaces exhibition looks like in practice – this session is for you. \nJoin us online to hear from a selection of our confirmed partner venues and partners. Each will introduce themselves\, share what they offer\, and answer your questions. It is an informal\, Q&A-style session – come with your questions. \nJoining us on the day: \nSEESAW – an arts and culture venue\, café and co-working space in the heart of Manchester city centre\, based in a listed building on Princess Street. Their foyer space – a large\, street-facing entrance lobby – will be available to exhibiting artists throughout November 2026. \nLongsight Art Space – an open-layout gallery and community hub in Longsight\, Manchester\, offering a flexible space with a strong community ethos. Available 2nd–16th November 2026\, with workshops and events running alongside exhibitions. \nBooks on the Walls – a characterful independent bookshop and café bar in Chester city centre. A small\, intimate space with a loyal local audience\, available throughout November 2026. \nFOLLOW.ART – a digital platform built by art world insiders\, designed to give artists and curators visibility and connection outside of traditional market structures. FOLLOW.ART will be extending the reach of OpenSpaces 2026 online\, bringing exhibitions to an international audience. \nWho this is for: Artists considering joining OpenSpaces 2026 | Artists already accepted who are exploring venue options | Artists who have secured their own venue and want to learn more about how partner spaces and businesses engage with the trail \nEvent details: Thursday 25 June 2026 | 1:00pm BST | Online – link provided upon booking | Free to attend \nFor any queries contact events@visual-artists.org
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SUMMARY:Art Café: Crossing Borders - Building an International Art Career
DESCRIPTION:Your next opportunity might not be in your home country. \nFor many artists\, the idea of building an international career feels out of reach – something that happens to other people\, in other circumstances. But the artists who have done it often say the same thing: it started with understanding how different art markets actually work\, and knowing where your work fits. \nWhat you will take away \n\nA clearer picture of which international markets might be right for your work and why\nAn understanding of what collectors\, galleries\, and curators in different countries are actually looking for\nPractical first steps for building relationships and visibility in new markets\nHonest insight into what has worked\, what hasn’t\, and what to do differently\nWhat artists wish they had known earlier about taking their career international\n\n  \nWho is this for? \nArtists at any stage who want to think more strategically about where their work could go – whether you are just starting to think internationally or ready to take concrete steps. Early-career and established artists both welcome. \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. \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  \nFor any questions\, feel free to contact us at events@visual-artists.org
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