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SUMMARY:Mentor Hour
DESCRIPTION:Mentor Hour with Karen van Hoey Smith\nTuesday\, 27th January\, 1pm UK time – Online (1 hour) \nDeveloping a successful and sustainable art practice requires clarity\, confidence and access to expert guidance. In this Mentor Hour\, we invite you to join artist mentor Karen van Hoey Smith for an open Q&A session designed to support artists at every stage of their career. \nThis session offers an opportunity to ask your artistic and professional development questions directly to an experienced mentor who has worked across galleries\, auctions\, consultancy and artist representation. Whether you are building momentum\, navigating challenges\, or planning your next steps\, this hour will provide practical and grounded support. \nArtists are invited to ask questions on topics such as: \n\nStrengthening your artistic direction and confidence\nDeveloping a portfolio and preparing submissions\nPricing your work and increasing sales\nApproaching galleries and seeking representation\nCreating sustainable creative habits\nPlanning exhibitions or building a collection strategy\nUnderstanding the art market and positioning your work\nStaying accountable and progressing towards your goals\n\nPlease come prepared with any questions you would like to discuss. The session will be guided by the topics you bring. \nKaren van Hoey Smith – Artist Mentor\nKaren is an artist mentor\, independent art broker and curator with more than twenty years of experience in the arts and antiques sector. Holding a degree in Fine Arts Valuation\, she has worked as a gallery manager\, senior partner at an art publishing house\, art consultant in London\, and the youngest female auctioneer in the UK. Karen has brokered work by leading artists including Banksy\, Picasso and Bomberg and regularly supports artists in developing their practice\, increasing sales and gaining recognition in public and commercial settings. \nLouise Minnaar – VAA Events & Partnership Coordinator\nLouise brings over eight years’ experience in the international art industry\, from global art auctions to commercial galleries. She has supported collectors from emerging buyers to those acquiring major works by artists such as Picasso and Miró. Drawing on her background in arts education and gallery practice\, Louise facilitates supportive conversations for artists and will also introduce the VAA Mentorship Programme during the session. \nJoin us for this opportunity to receive expert guidance\, ask your questions directly to a mentor and gain valuable insight into strengthening your artistic and professional journey. \nThis session is free and open to both VAA members and non-members.Booking is essential. If you experience any issues\, please contact events@visual-artists.org.
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/mentor-hour/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,Opportunities,Member Events
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SUMMARY:VAA in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:VAA in Conversation\nWednesday\, 28th January13:00pm GMT (UK Time) | Online via Zoom \nJoin us for the first VAA in Conversation session – a new series spotlighting the organisations\, partners\, and creative allies shaping opportunities for artists today. \nFor our January edition\, we’re pleased to welcome The Hugo Burge Foundation\, a leading UK charity supporting creativity through grants\, residencies\, free studio provision\, and learning programmes for artists and creative communities. \nAbout The Hugo Burge FoundationFounded in 2021\, the Hugo Burge Foundation is a UK charity dedicated to supporting the arts\, crafts and creative industries. Believing creativity can transform lives and communities\, we fund Creative Education\, Creative Communities and Individual Artists\, offer free studios and monthly residencies\, and work with schools and partners to expand access to creativity and creative learning. We also welcome the public to events\, courses and workshops at our Common Room and walled gardens. \nThis session will explore the Foundation’s approach to artist support\, highlight current and future opportunities\, and offer insight into how their programmes are developed and delivered. \nOur guest speaker is Dr Emma Aviet\, Projects and Engagement Officer at the Hugo Burge Foundation. Working with the small team\, she’s helped to set up and run the new grants programme\, plan and select residency placements\, and build the learning programme for the Foundation. Originally from California\, Emma joined HBF in May 2023 after working in the Scottish Borders as a doctoral intern with Historic Environment Scotland\, researching on creativity in heritage sites. She is also on the board of Summerhall Arts in Edinburgh. \nWebsite | Instagram  \nVAA Member Updates\nWe will conclude with key VAA announcements and member updates. \nVAA Members Only\nThis event is exclusive to VAA Members.If you would like to access this session and our full programme of artist development masterclasses\, mentorship\, resources and support – you can join the Visual Artists Association here: https://visual-artists.org/join/
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/vaa-in-conversation/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Members Meetings
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