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SUMMARY:VAA Virtual Artist Studio Visit: Anikó Boda
DESCRIPTION:5th March\, 13:00 – 14:00 UK time | Online via Zoom \nStep inside the studio of award-winning artist Anikó Boda for an intimate behind-the-scenes session exploring the creative habits\, working rhythms\, and inner world that shape her practice. Known for her innovative approach to trompe l’oeil and fresco-inspired surfaces\, Anikó’s work merges classical technique with a contemporary edge\, earning international recognition from MEAM Barcelona\, the ARC Salon\, Fine Art Connoisseur\, and the VAA International Exhibition & Scholarship Prize. \nIn this live virtual studio visit\, Anikó will open the doors to her creative environment – sharing how she structures her days\, prepares for new work\, sustains momentum through long projects\, and balances experimentation with routine. We’ll explore the objects\, tools\, and quiet rituals that support her process\, as well as the unseen challenges and unexpected inspirations that influence her philosophical and psychologically attuned artworks. \nThis session offers early-career and established artists alike a rare chance to learn how a working artist maintains focus\, nurtures discipline\, and cultivates creative energy day after day. The event will conclude with a message of guidance from Anikó for artists developing their own practice and studio life. \nThis is a free event for VAA Members as part of their membership benefits.If you would like to join the VAA and access events like this\, visit: https://visual-artists.org/join/ \nFor any questions\, feel free to contact us at events@visual-artists.org.
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SUMMARY:VAA Support for Members - Helpdesk Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Navigating an art career comes with big decisions and sometimes you need clear\, expert guidance right when the question arises. That is exactly what our Helpdesk Sessions are for. Designed exclusively for VAA Members\, these focused consultations give you direct access to professional support so you can move forward with confidence and momentum. \nArtists use the Helpdesk for concise\, practical guidance on: \n– Strategic planning and setting direction– Marketing\, visibility and promoting your work– Pricing and positioning within the market– Building networks\, opportunities and partnerships– Finance\, tax and professional administration– Any specific challenge where expert advice can help \nAfter you submit your enquiry\, a member of the VAA team will contact you for a brief assessment so we can determine the most effective way to support you. Depending on your needs\, guidance may be provided via email\, phone\, or a scheduled Zoom session. \nPlease note:– Helpdesk Sessions are subject to availability and intended for one-off\, targeted advice.– If a quick solution exists\, we may direct you immediately to the relevant resources. \nTo request Helpdesk support\, email hello@visual-artists.org or book directly via our Calendly system:https://calendly.com/visualartistsassociation \nShirley-Ann O’NeillShirley-Ann is an arts director\, curator\, and co-founder of the VAA with over two decades of experience helping artists build sustainable\, successful careers. She is co-author of the bestselling books Good Art Does Not Sell Itself and Securing Representation\, and her curatorial work has been featured by the BBC\, Sky News and the International New York Times.As Programme Director for the VAA’s CPD and mentorship programmes\, she leads initiatives such as the Art Sales Academy and Artist Momentum. She also hosts the Art Insider podcast and has served on the selection panel for The Other Art Fair London by Saatchi Art. \nWe are committed to supporting your artistic and professional growth – if you need direction\, clarity or a trusted sounding board\, the Helpdesk is here for you.
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/vaa-support-for-members-helpdesk-sessions-3/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Hepdesk Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T140000
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SUMMARY:Mentor Hour
DESCRIPTION:Mentor Hour with Amy Jobes and Louise Minnaar\nThursday 12th March\, 1pm UK time – Online (45 min) \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 Amy Jobes 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. \nAmy Jobes – Artist Mentor\n\n\n\nAmy has been an artist for over 20 years and is a graduate of the University of Exeter. She previously worked in communications whilst building her practice and has been a full-time professional artist since 2012. \n\n\nShe is an experienced arts marketing professional and has completed two years of the VAA Mentorship programme\, under the tutelage of Shirley-Ann O’Neill who holds 25 years of Arts Marketing experience\, MA in Marketing\, and FCIM (fully chartered).  Amy has also undertaken several CPD courses at Imperial College London\, as well as other institutions\, covering  High Impact Writing training\, Content Management System Web Publishing\, Social Media\, and Small Project Management Training. \n\n\nAmy has secured Gallery Representation with several galleries.  She has a highly profitable art business and a loyal client base. Her work has been featured on the BBC\, Devon Life (Luxury Magazine) as well as regional press and with Artists & Illustrators Magazine. She also teaches oil painting workshops and undertakes Portfolio reviews for artists across several genres. \n\n\nAmy’s areas of arts marketing knowledge include Getting Gallery Ready\, Limited Edition Prints\, Branding\, E-marketing\, Websites\, Partnerships and Charities\,  Artist’s Collectives\, and Artist Residencies. \n\n\n\nLouise Minnaar – Artist Mentor & VAA Events and 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-2/
LOCATION:online
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Public Art & Site-Specific Commissions
DESCRIPTION:Get inside a real public art commission and find out how to land your own. \nTuesday 17th March\, 1pm–2pm (UK time) \nThis masterclass gives you something rare: an honest\, behind-the-scenes look at how public art actually happens – from the artist’s perspective. \nPavlina Vagioni walks you through a real public commission from start to finish – the brief\, the process\, the challenges\, and what she learned. No theory\, just the reality of making ambitious work in public space. \nLucy Tomlins\, founder of Pangaea Sculptors’ Centre\, then shares how artists can genuinely break into public commissions – the pathways\, the networks\, and the practical first steps you can take right now. \nWhether you’ve never considered public art or you’ve been curious about it for years\, this session will show you exactly what’s involved and how to get started. \nSpeakers\nPavlina Vagioni is a Houston-based interdisciplinary artist whose work stages encounters between classical mythology and contemporary life through sculpture\, painting\, sound\, mixed media\, and digital forms. Her practice is strongly site-specific\, shaped by her multicultural and diasporic background\, and explores themes such as fear\, protection\, digital influence\, and liminality. She studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts\, graduating with honours in painting\, sculpture\, ceramics\, and scenography\, and trained for over a decade as a classical soprano – an influence that continues to inform her work. Her practice includes major public art commissions\, international exhibitions\, and works held in the permanent collection of MOMus–Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki. \nWebsite | Instagram \nLucy Tomlins is an artist\, creative producer and founding director of Pangaea. Since graduating from the Royal College of Art\, MA Sculpture\, Lucy has evolved a hybrid practice\, curating and producing public art programmes developed through embedded research\, participation and engagement; artwork conception and realisation; and managing sculpture design\, fabrication and delivery for other artists\, designers\, architects and cultural institutions. \nUnapologetically defining herself as a ‘sculptor’ in an era of dematerialised art practice\, Lucy is deeply committed to both the craft of sculpture and its expanded role as a means of engaging with the world. Her work explores the interconnectedness of humanity\, materiality and place\, considering not only the physical and sensory dimensions of sculpture but also the invisible systems\, structures and social conditions that shape our experiences. Encompassing socially engaged sculpture\, public performances\, participatory projects\, ephemeral and experiential works\, the act of making and permanent installations\, her practice embraces both process and presence. \nWebsite | Instagram \nThe session will be led by Artist Mentor Karen van Hoey Smith – an artist mentor\, independent art broker\, and curator with a degree in Fine Arts Valuation. She has worked across the arts and antiques sectors since 2001\, including roles in gallery management\, art consultancy\, and auctioneering—becoming the youngest female auctioneer in the UK. A member of AWITA and a trustee of the Royal Crown Derby Museum Trust\, Karen has also served as a consultant expert for the BBC\, press and radio. With a successful brokerage history that includes works by Banksy\, Picasso\, and Bomberg\, she brings deep expertise in artist representation\, curatorial practice\, and supporting artists to achieve greater sales and institutional recognition. \nThis masterclass is exclusive to VAA Members. \n\nPremium Members: Free access to all masterclasses\nStandard Members: £12.49 per session\n\nTo join the Visual Artists Association\, visit: https://visual-artists.org/join
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/masterclass-public-art-site-specific-commissions/
LOCATION:online
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SUMMARY:Artist Development Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join an Artist Development Session – a VAA Member Benefit \nAs a Visual Artists Association (VAA) member\, you’re invited to take part in our Artist Development Sessions – small group sessions led by a VAA Artist Mentor. These sessions are designed to help you work through anything that may be holding you back in your practice\, ask questions in a supportive environment\, and connect with fellow artists. \nThese one-hour sessions take place online via Zoom and have been described by members as “invaluable”. Alongside mentor guidance\, you’ll also have the chance to meet other VAA members. \nAbout the Lead \nAmy Jobes is a contemporary landscape painter based in North Devon\, whose practice is deeply inspired by the dramatic coastline\, expansive skies\, and natural environments of the region. Her work explores themes of connection\, presence\, and the emotional and psychological responses we experience through nature\, resulting in paintings created intuitively and with strong emotional depth. Alongside her own practice\, Amy is one of the artist mentors at the Visual Artists Association and has co-led the VAA Momentum course\, supporting artists in developing sustainable and confident careers. Her areas of arts marketing knowledge include Getting Gallery Ready\, Limited Edition Prints\, Branding\, E-marketing\, Websites\, Partnerships and Charities\, Artist Collectives\, and Artist Residencies. Website \nBook your session through our Calendly system: https://calendly.com/visualartistsassociation/artist-development-sessions \nOnce booked\, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. Please remember to save it to your calendar. If a date no longer appears\, it means the session is fully booked\, simply check the next available dates. \nVAA Members Only\nThis session 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/ \nCancellations & QuestionsIf you are no longer able to attend\, please email us to cancel your place.For questions or support\, contact: events@visual-artists.org
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/artist-development-sessions/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Artist Development Sessions
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