Member Events
Events
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Quarterly Members Meeting
onlineVirtual EventQuarterly Members Meeting Hosted by the Visual Artists Association (VAA)Date: 3 December 2025Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM (UK time)Location: Online via Zoom Join us for our final Quarterly Members Meeting of the year, an opportunity to stay connected and receive the latest updates from the Visual Artists Association. Guest Speaker: Joe Burton, Head of Programmes […]
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VAA Support for Members – Helpdesk Sessions
onlineOur Helpdesk Sessions offer quick advice and personalised support for members facing specific challenges in their creative career. If there's something you’d like to discuss in more detail, we encourage you to sign up. These short consultations are ideal for topics such as: Strategic Planning Marketing Pricing Your Work Networking Tax and Finance Or any […]
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Strategy Session (Evening)
onlineAs a Visual Artists Association (VAA) member, you have access to a Strategy Session with a VAA Artist Mentor. Held online via Zoom alongside other artists, these sessions have been described as “priceless” by our members. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss key topics and challenges with an experienced mentor while connecting with fellow artists to form your own Artist Accountability Bubble. These sessions […]
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Artist Development Sessions
onlineJoin an Artist Development Session - a VAA Member Benefit As 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 […]
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Legal Hour
onlineVirtual EventLegal Hour Tuesday 20th January, from 13:00 GMT (UK time) | Online Legal Hour is a new VAA session created to give artists clear, practical answers to the legal questions they actually face in their working lives. Many artists feel unsure about their rights, nervous about contracts, or uncertain what to do when something goes wrong, […]
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Mentor Hour
onlineVirtual EventMentor Hour with Karen van Hoey Smith Tuesday, 27th January, 1pm UK time - Online (1 hour) Developing 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 […]
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VAA in Conversation
onlineVirtual EventVAA in Conversation Wednesday, 28th January13:00pm GMT (UK Time) | Online via Zoom Join us for the first VAA in Conversation session - a new series spotlighting the organisations, partners, and creative allies shaping opportunities for artists today. For our January edition, we’re pleased to welcome The Hugo Burge Foundation, a leading UK charity supporting […]
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Bootcamp: Art Sales
onlineVirtual EventBootcamp: Art Sales 90 minute Intensive Online CourseLed by Karen van Hoey Smith & Louise Minnaar This focused 90 minute intensive course is designed for creative professionals who engage with audiences, clients and collectors and want to strengthen their confidence, communication and sales approach. Whether you present artwork, manage exhibitions, liaise with buyers or support […]
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Accountability Circle
onlineVAA Accountability Circle Starts: Thursday, 5th February 2026Time: 13:00 GMT (UK time)Format: Weekly online group sessionsPrice: £39 per month or £300 for the full year The VAA Accountability Circle is a weekly accountability programme for artists who want to build momentum, stay focused, and make steady progress in their creative and professional practice. It’s designed […]
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VAA Support for Members – Helpdesk Sessions
onlineNavigating 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. Artists use […]
