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OpenSpaces 2026 – Meet Our Partner Venues
onlineVirtual EventA virtual introduction to some of the spaces and partners joining the OpenSpaces 2026 global art trail Whether you are still deciding where to exhibit, already have a venue secured, or simply want to understand what an OpenSpaces exhibition looks like in practice - this session is for you. Join us online to hear from […]
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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 Café: Crossing Borders – Building an International Art Career
onlineVirtual EventYour next opportunity might not be in your home country. For many artists, the idea of building an international career feels out of reach - something that happens to other people, in other circumstances. But the artists who have done it often say the same thing: it started with understanding how different art markets actually […]
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Masterclass | Getting Ready: Planning, Curating & Promoting Your Exhibition
onlineVirtual EventMasterclass | Getting Ready: Planning, Curating & Promoting Your Exhibition Thursday 2 July | 13:00 BST | Online | OpenSpaces 2026 Artists You've secured your space. Now what? This 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 […]
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Bootcamp: Instagram for Artists
onlineVirtual Event90 Minute Intensive Online Course: Instagram for Artists Building a sustainable creative career requires more than talent alone. This practical online session explores how artists and creative freelancers can develop long-term careers by balancing artistic growth, professional visibility and financial sustainability. Through real-world insights and actionable advice, you'll learn how to identify opportunities, build meaningful […]
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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 […]
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How Creatives Build Lasting Careers
onlineVirtual EventHow Creatives Build Lasting Careers Art100 International | The Long Game Thursday 16 July | 14:00 BST | Online | Free Success in the art world rarely happens overnight. The artists who build lasting careers are rarely those chasing a single breakthrough moment - they are the ones creating momentum through visibility, recognition, relationships, and […]
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VAA Artist Networking Coffee Morning
Wayfarers Arcade 311-317 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1NTVAA Artist Networking Coffee Morning Artists are invited to attend a free Coffee Morning as part of the Wayfarers Contemporary Art Fair delivered in collaboration with the Visual Artists Association. Friday 17 July 2026 11:00 AM Wayfarers Arcade 311-317 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1NT This event offers a relaxed space for creatives to meet, talk, and discover new […]
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Legal Hour: Working with Galleries
onlineVirtual EventLegal Hour: Working with Galleries Tuesday 21st July, from 13:00 BST (UK time) | Online Gallery relationships can be one of the most rewarding parts of an artist's career and one of the most complicated. This Legal Hour session focuses on the practical legal questions that arise when working with galleries: from consignment agreements and […]
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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 […]
