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  • Artist Development Sessions

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    Join 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 […]

  • Masterclass | Getting Ready: Planning, Curating & Promoting Your Exhibition

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    Masterclass | Getting Ready: Planning, Curating & Promoting Your Exhibition Thursday 23 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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  • VAA Support for Members – Helpdesk Sessions

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    Navigating 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 […]

  • Getting Art Fair Ready: A Practical Guide for Artists

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    Preparing for your first art fair or looking to make your next one more successful? Join artist and mentor Karen for this practical webinar designed exclusively for Lancaster Art Fair exhibitors. Karen will share how to prepare before the event, create a welcoming and professional stand, confidently talk about your work, price and present your […]

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  • Art Café | Building Multiple Income Streams as an Artist – What Actually Works

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    Art Café | Building Multiple Income Streams as an Artist - What Actually Works   Thursday 13 August | 14:00 BST | Free Online Discussion Most artists rely on one income stream. The ones who sustain long careers rarely do. Selling original work is just one piece of the puzzle. Teaching, licensing, commissions, corporate work, […]

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  • OpenSpaces 2026 | Group Mentorship Session: Troubleshooting Your Exhibition Plans

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    OpenSpaces 2026 | Group Mentorship Session: Troubleshooting Your Exhibition Plans Tuesday 18 August | 13:00 BST | Online | Free for participating artists   You have your space. Now let's make sure your exhibition plan actually works. Planning an exhibition in an everyday space comes with its own set of challenges — and most of […]

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  • Artist Development Sessions

    online

    Join 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 […]

  • Lancaster Art Fair Coffee Morning with Laura, Director of the VAA

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    Join us for an informal coffee morning with Laura, Director of the Visual Artists Association, exclusively for Lancaster Art Fair exhibitors. This is a relaxed opportunity to meet fellow artists, expand your network, ask questions about developing your creative career, and gain insights into the opportunities and support available through the Visual Artists Association. Whether […]

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  • Members Meeting

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    Virtual Event

    VAA Members Meeting Wednesday 5 August | 13:00 BST | Online | Members Only Are you actually using everything your VAA membership gives you? This is your dedicated hour with the VAA team - a chance to get up to speed on what is available to you right now, ask anything you have been meaning […]

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  • Legal Hour: Working with Galleries

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    Legal 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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