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SUMMARY:Creative Accelerator Bootcamp: Online Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Creative Accelerator Bootcamp with Karen van Hoey Smith\nDate: Thursday 22 October\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM\nFormat: Online Masterclass\nDuration: 1.5 hours \nBuild a Sustainable\, Professional Art Practice\nJoin artist mentor\, independent art broker and curator Karen van Hoey Smith for an intensive online masterclass designed to help artists develop a clear\, confident and sustainable professional practice. \nThe Creative Accelerator Bootcamp is a practical\, strategy-led session that brings together the essential elements of career development. Whether you’re emerging or looking to take your practice to the next level\, this bootcamp will help you clarify your artistic direction\, strengthen your positioning and identify opportunities for long-term growth. \nRather than focusing on theory\, the session provides practical tools and actionable strategies to help you become exhibition and gallery ready\, diversify your income\, and build a resilient creative career. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nDuring this 90-minute masterclass you’ll explore: \n\nClarifying your artistic vision\, goals and long-term strategy\nDeveloping your artist story\, personal brand and confident communication\nIdentifying your niche and ideal collectors or buyers\nCreating multiple income streams from your art practice\nFinding opportunities with galleries\, art fairs and publishers\nUnderstanding what it means to be “gallery ready”\nIdentifying gaps in your current practice and creating an action plan\nBuilding systems that support visibility\, audience growth and artwork sales\n\nWhether you’re preparing for exhibitions\, applying to galleries or looking to grow your professional practice\, this session will provide practical guidance and a clear roadmap for success.
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SUMMARY:Annual Celebration: Sharing Artists' Successes
DESCRIPTION:Sharing Artists’ Successes & What’s Coming in 2027 \nTuesday 8 December | 14:00 GMT | Online | Free \nThis is one of our favourite sessions of the year and the one that reminds us why we do what we do. \nAs 2026 draws to a close\, we are bringing the VAA community together to celebrate the artists who have shown up\, taken risks\, and built something meaningful this year. We will hear directly from members about the moments that mattered – the exhibitions\, the sales\, the breakthroughs\, and the lessons learned along the way. \nAnd because every great year deserves an even better one to follow\, we will also be sharing an exciting first look at what the VAA has planned for 2027. \nWhether you have had a landmark year or one of quiet\, steady progress – this is a conversation worth being part of. \nFull speaker details to be announced shortly. \n  \nWhat to expect \n\nVAA members sharing real highlights and turning points from their 2026\nHonest reflections on what it means to keep building a creative career\nA first look at the VAA programme and opportunities for 2027\nAn open\, warm conversation to close out the year together\n\n  \nWho is this for? \nAll artists – members and non-members welcome. Come ready to be inspired\, reflect on your own year\, and go into 2027 with renewed energy and direction. \n  \nFor any questions\, contact events@visual-artists.org
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