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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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Art Cafe: Kickstarting the Year & Setting Artistic Goals
onlineVirtual EventArt Café: Kickstarting the Year and Setting Artistic GoalsWednesday, 14th January, 2pm to 3pm (online)Free for VAA members and non-members - booking essential Start the new year with direction and purpose. In this Art Café session, we will look at how artists can set clear, achievable goals that support both their creative development and long-term […]
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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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Free Taster Session: VAA Rise Mastermind
onlineVirtual EventEvent detailsDate: Thursday 29th January 2026Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm GMTFormat: Online Join us for a free introduction to the VAA Rise Mastermind, a new weekly, mentor led accountability circle designed to help artists build focus, momentum and consistency in their practice. Lead mentorKaren van Hoey Smith is an artist mentor, independent art broker […]
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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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