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SUMMARY:VAA Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:VAA Members Meeting | Making Your Membership Work for You \nMonday 8th June | 13:00 BST | Online | Members Only \nAre you actually using everything your VAA membership gives you? \nMost members use some of what’s available. Very few use all of it and the ones who do tend to get the most out of their careers. \nThis session is a practical\, no-fluff hour with the VAA team to make sure you know exactly what you have access to\, how to use it\, and what’s coming up that you don’t want to miss. \nIf you have ever wondered whether you are getting full value from your membership – this is the session to attend. \nWhat we will cover \n\nThe member benefits most people overlook and how to start using them straight away\nUpcoming events\, courses\, and opportunities you can book now\nThe VAA resources that are most useful depending on where you are in your career\nYour questions answered directly by the team\n\nWho is this for? \nAll VAA members – whether you joined last week or have been with us for years. If you want to get more from your membership in 2026\, this is a good place to start. \n  \n\nNot yet a member? Join today at visual-artists.org/join and get access to the full VAA events calendar and member benefits. \nFor any questions\, contact events@visual-artists.org
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/vaa-members-meeting-2/
LOCATION:online
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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-7/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Hepdesk Sessions
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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 \nRichard Kalman is the owner and founder of the Crane Kalman Brighton gallery. With a family background in the art world and in modern British painting in particular\, Richard branched out and opened his own gallery in Brighton 2005 specialising in contemporary photography. \nThe gallery has established a reputation for providing a platform to showcase the work of mostly up-and-coming\, young British and some International artists. The gallery has held solo exhibitions by artists such as Polly Borland\, Simon Roberts\, Jane Hilton\, Tim Flach and the late Michael Ormerod\, as well as the work of international photographers such as Terry Richardson\, Joseph Szabo\, Karine Laval and Hans van der Meer. \nRichard also continues to work with emerging young photographers through the annually held Cream Graduate Showcase exhibition. He lectures in Professional Practice at Universities giving advice to students on photography and careers in the art world\, and hosts portfolio review sessions for BA and MA students. He also works with professional photographers to provide career development mentorship and review sessions both through one-to-one sessions as well as at various photography festivals and photo meets. \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-8/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Artist Development Sessions
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