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SUMMARY:OpenSpaces 2026 - Meet Our Partner Venues
DESCRIPTION:A virtual introduction to the spaces that could host your next exhibition \nThinking about joining the OpenSpaces 2026 global art trail but not sure where to exhibit? This is the session for you. \nJoin us online as we introduce a selection of our partner venues – real spaces available to OpenSpaces artists across the UK and beyond. Whether you are still exploring your options or ready to confirm your exhibition space\, this session will give you a clear picture of what is available and how the venue matching process works. \nEach venue will be introduced by a representative who can speak to the space\, the atmosphere and what it means to host an OpenSpaces exhibition. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly. \nWhat You Will Learn: What our partner venues offer OpenSpaces artists How the venue matching and confirmation process works What to expect as an exhibiting artist in a partner space How to secure your spot on the 2026 trail \nWho This Is For: Artists considering joining OpenSpaces 2026 Artists already accepted onto the trail who are exploring venue options \nEvent Details: 📅 Thursday 25 June 2026 ⏰ 1:00pm BST 💻 Online – link provided upon booking 🎟️ Free to attend \nFor any queries contact events@visual-artists.org
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/openspaces-2026-meet-our-partner-venues/
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SUMMARY:Masterclass | Getting Ready: Planning\, Curating & Promoting  Your Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Masterclass | Getting Ready: Planning\, Curating & Promoting Your Exhibition \nThursday 2 July | 13:00 BST | Online | OpenSpaces 2026 Artists \nYou’ve secured your space. Now what? \nThis practical masterclass is designed specifically for artists taking part in OpenSpaces 2026 – walking you through everything you need to plan\, curate\, and promote your exhibition with confidence. \nJoining the session is Kristen Palana\, a multidisciplinary artist\, educator\, and VAA OpenSpaces 2025 participant whose exhibition in Rome formed part of the world’s largest global art trail. Kristen brings a rare combination of artistic depth and practical teaching experience – having delivered art and design education across North America\, Europe\, Asia\, and Africa\, and to thousands of students in 191 countries online. \nShe will share what she learned from her own OpenSpaces experience\, what she would do differently\, and the practical steps that made her exhibition work – from curation and presentation to promotion and audience engagement. \nWhat we will cover \n\nHow to plan your exhibition from concept to opening day\nHow to curate your work effectively in a non-traditional space\nHow to promote your show to the right audience before\, during\, and after\nWhat OpenSpaces 2025 participants learned and what you can apply to your own exhibition\n\n  \nWho is this for? \nAll artists registered for OpenSpaces 2026 who want to approach their exhibition with clarity\, structure\, and confidence. \n\nFor any questions\, contact events@visual-artists.org
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/masterclass-getting-ready-planning-curating-promoting-your-exhibition/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,OpenSpaces 2026
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SUMMARY:OpenSpaces 2026 | Group Mentorship Session: Troubleshooting Your Exhibition Plans
DESCRIPTION:OpenSpaces 2026 | Group Mentorship Session: Troubleshooting Your Exhibition Plans \nTuesday 18 August | 13:00 BST | Online | Free for participating artists \n  \nYou have your space. Now let’s make sure your exhibition plan actually works. \nPlanning an exhibition in an everyday space comes with its own set of challenges — and most of them only become obvious once you are deep in the process. This group mentorship session is your chance to bring those challenges to the table before they become problems. \nIn this open\, informal session\, participating OpenSpaces 2026 artists can share where they are with their plans\, ask questions\, and get practical guidance from the VAA team. Whether you are still figuring out the logistics\, unsure about how to promote your show\, or simply want a second pair of eyes on your thinking — this is the session to attend. \nWhat we will cover \n\nPractical troubleshooting on exhibition planning\, layout\, and presentation\nGuidance on promoting your show to the right audience\nAdvice on working effectively with your venue\nOpen Q&A — bring your specific questions and challenges\n\n  \nWho is this for? \nAll artists registered for OpenSpaces 2026. This session is free and exclusive to participating artists. \n\nFor any questions\, contact events@visual-artists.org
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/openspaces-2026-group-mentorship-session-troubleshooting-your-exhibition-plans/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,OpenSpaces 2026
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SUMMARY:OpenSpaces 2026 | After the Opening: Press\, Documentation & Long-Term Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:After the Opening: Press\, Documentation & Long-Term Opportunities \nOpenSpaces 2026 | 17 September 2026 | 13:00 | Free for participating artists \nYour work is live – now what? Showing in a global art trail is a significant moment\, but the real value often comes from what you do with it afterwards. This workshop is designed to help OpenSpaces 2026 participating artists make the most of their involvement long after the opening weekend has passed. \nWe’ll explore the essentials of professional documentation – how to photograph your work in situ\, what written records to keep\, and how to build an archive of your participation that will serve your practice for years to come. Good documentation isn’t just about memory; it’s a career asset that underpins applications\, pitches\, and proposals. \nWe’ll also look at press and media coverage – how arts journalism works\, how to identify the right writers and publications for your practice\, and how to craft a compelling pitch that tells your story beyond the press release. Whether you’re aiming for a local feature or a broader audience\, we’ll walk through what makes a story land. \nFinally\, we’ll think about the longer arc: how to translate a group exhibition credit into meaningful opportunities\, from residency and grant applications to building relationships with curators\, collectors\, and venues. OpenSpaces 2026 is a platform\, this session is about using it strategically. \nFree and exclusive to all OpenSpaces 2026 participating artists. 
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/openspaces-2026-after-the-opening-press-documentation-long-term-opportunities/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,OpenSpaces 2026
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SUMMARY:Mentor Hour
DESCRIPTION:Mentor Hour for Visual Artists\n5th November | 1pm UK Time | Online | Free \n\nAn hour with the right mentor can change everything. \nMentor Hour is a live\, open Q&A session with Karen van Hoey Smith – one of the UK’s most experienced artist mentors – giving you direct access to expert guidance you can actually use. \nWhether you are trying to sell more work\, approach galleries with confidence\, price your art correctly\, or simply figure out your next move\, this is your chance to ask the questions that have been holding you back and walk away with real\, practical answers. \nThis is not a lecture. It is a conversation\, led entirely by the questions you bring. \nBring your questions on: \n\nStrengthening your artistic direction and confidence\nBuilding a portfolio and preparing submissions\nPricing your work and increasing sales\nApproaching galleries and seeking representation\nPlanning exhibitions or building a collection strategy\nUnderstanding the art market and positioning your work\nStaying accountable and moving forward\n\nKaren van Hoey Smith  \nKaren is an artist mentor\, independent art broker and curator with over twenty years of experience across galleries\, auctions\, consultancy and artist representation. She has brokered work by Banksy\, Picasso and Bomberg\, and has supported hundreds of artists in developing their practice\, increasing sales and gaining recognition in public and commercial settings. \nLouise Minnaar  \nLouise brings over eight years of international art industry experience\, from global auctions to commercial galleries. She will facilitate the session and introduce the VAA Mentorship Programme for those who want to explore ongoing support. \nFree and open to VAA members and non-members alike. Booking is essential. \nBooking is essential. If you experience any issues\, please contact events@visual-artists.org.
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/mentor-hour/
LOCATION:online
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