Member Events
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 […]
Exhibition Essentials: Installing & Showcasing Your Art
onlineWorkshop is open to VAA members and OpenSpaces Artists Ready to take your OpenSpaces exhibition to the next level?Join us for this practical and inspiring online workshop – part of the OpenSpaces 2025 Global Art Trail series – created for visual artists eager to find, secure, and showcase their work, whether locally, internationally, or remotely. […]
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 […]
Curate & Connect: Crafting and Documenting Your Own Exhibition
onlineWorkshop is open to VAA members and OpenSpaces Artists Ready to bring your OpenSpaces exhibition vision to life?Join us for an inspiring online workshop designed for visual artists eager to curate, engage, and document their exhibitions with confidence and creativity. As part of our OpenSpaces 2025 Global Art Trail workshop series, this session will guide you through […]
Strategy Session (Morning)
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 […]
Quarterly Members Meeting
onlineQuarterly Members Meeting Hosted by the Visual Artists Association (VAA)Date: 23rd September 2025Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM (UK time)Location: Online via ZoomSpecial Guest: Brad Feltham, CEO of the AGBI Join us for our upcoming Quarterly Members Meeting — an essential opportunity to connect with fellow artists, stay informed, and engage with the latest updates from […]
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 […]
VAO25 Finalist Exhibition
The Minster Building 21 Mincing Lane, London, United KingdomVAO25 Finalist Exhibition Now in its 10th year, the Visual Art Open Finalist Exhibition marks a milestone celebration of artistic excellence. The VAO is an international award dedicated to championing creativity and providing a platform for both emerging and established artists worldwide. This year’s exhibition brings together an exceptional line-up of contemporary works spanning painting, sculpture, […]
VAO25 Finalist Exhibition – Artist Talk with Daniel Freaker / Curator Walkthrough
The Minster Building 21 Mincing Lane, London, United KingdomArtist Talk with Daniel Freaker - VAO25 Finalist in Painting, Mixed Media & Printmaking Category Friday, 10th October from 14:00 Painter Daniel Freaker shares insights into his career and practice, exploring how his work balances structure and chaos through expressive layers of paint. With roots in graphics and electronic media, Daniel has developed a distinctive […]
VAO25 Finalist Exhibition – Artist Talk with Adeche Atelier / Networking
The Minster Building 21 Mincing Lane, London, United KingdomArt, Collaboration, and Connection: The Journey of Adeche Atelier Saturday, 11th October from 14:00 Discover how creative duo Adwoa Botchey and Solomon Adebiyi built Adeche Atelier into a practice that blends painting, storytelling, and digital content creation. In this talk, they’ll share the realities of working as a collaborative couple, the lessons learned from partnering […]