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SUMMARY:Artist Development Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join an Artist Development Session – a VAA Member Benefit \nAs 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 practice\, ask questions in a supportive environment\, and connect with fellow artists. \nThese one-hour sessions take place online via Zoom and have been described by members as “invaluable”. Alongside mentor guidance\, you’ll also have the chance to meet other VAA members. \nAbout the Lead \nAmy Jobes is a contemporary landscape painter based in North Devon\, whose practice is deeply inspired by the dramatic coastline\, expansive skies\, and natural environments of the region. Her work explores themes of connection\, presence\, and the emotional and psychological responses we experience through nature\, resulting in paintings created intuitively and with strong emotional depth. Alongside her own practice\, Amy is one of the artist mentors at the Visual Artists Association and has co-led the VAA Momentum course\, supporting artists in developing sustainable and confident careers. Her areas of arts marketing knowledge include Getting Gallery Ready\, Limited Edition Prints\, Branding\, E-marketing\, Websites\, Partnerships and Charities\, Artist Collectives\, and Artist Residencies. Website \nBook your session through our Calendly system: https://calendly.com/visualartistsassociation/artist-development-sessions \nOnce booked\, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. Please remember to save it to your calendar. If a date no longer appears\, it means the session is fully booked\, simply check the next available dates. \nVAA Members Only\nThis session is exclusive to VAA Members.If you would like to access this session and our full programme of artist development masterclasses\, mentorship\, resources and support\, you can join the Visual Artists Association here: https://visual-artists.org/join/ \nCancellations & QuestionsIf you are no longer able to attend\, please email us to cancel your place.For questions or support\, contact: events@visual-artists.org
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/artist-development-sessions-6/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Artist Development Sessions
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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. \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
CATEGORIES:Events,Opportunities,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T190000
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SUMMARY:Artist Development Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join an Artist Development Session – a VAA Member Benefit \nAs 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 practice\, ask questions in a supportive environment\, and connect with fellow artists. \nThese one-hour sessions take place online via Zoom and have been described by members as “invaluable”. Alongside mentor guidance\, you’ll also have the chance to meet other VAA members. \nAbout the Lead \nRichard Kalman is the owner and founder of the Crane Kalman Brighton gallery. With a family background in the art world and in modern British painting in particular\, Richard branched out and opened his own gallery in Brighton 2005 specialising in contemporary photography. \nThe gallery has established a reputation for providing a platform to showcase the work of mostly up-and-coming\, young British and some International artists. The gallery has held solo exhibitions by artists such as Polly Borland\, Simon Roberts\, Jane Hilton\, Tim Flach and the late Michael Ormerod\, as well as the work of international photographers such as Terry Richardson\, Joseph Szabo\, Karine Laval and Hans van der Meer. \nRichard also continues to work with emerging young photographers through the annually held Cream Graduate Showcase exhibition. He lectures in Professional Practice at Universities giving advice to students on photography and careers in the art world\, and hosts portfolio review sessions for BA and MA students. He also works with professional photographers to provide career development mentorship and review sessions both through one-to-one sessions as well as at various photography festivals and photo meets. \nBook your session through our Calendly system: https://calendly.com/visualartistsassociation/artist-development-sessions \nOnce booked\, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. Please remember to save it to your calendar. If a date no longer appears\, it means the session is fully booked\, simply check the next available dates. \nVAA Members Only\nThis session is exclusive to VAA Members.If you would like to access this session and our full programme of artist development masterclasses\, mentorship\, resources and support\, you can join the Visual Artists Association here: https://visual-artists.org/join/ \nCancellations & QuestionsIf you are no longer able to attend\, please email us to cancel your place.For questions or support\, contact: events@visual-artists.org
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/artist-development-sessions-11/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Artist Development Sessions
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SUMMARY:Annual Celebration: Sharing Artists' Successes
DESCRIPTION:Sharing Artists’ Successes & What’s Coming in 2027 \nTuesday 8 December | 14:00 GMT | Online | Free \nThis is one of our favourite sessions of the year and the one that reminds us why we do what we do. \nAs 2026 draws to a close\, we are bringing the VAA community together to celebrate the artists who have shown up\, taken risks\, and built something meaningful this year. We will hear directly from members about the moments that mattered – the exhibitions\, the sales\, the breakthroughs\, and the lessons learned along the way. \nAnd because every great year deserves an even better one to follow\, we will also be sharing an exciting first look at what the VAA has planned for 2027. \nWhether you have had a landmark year or one of quiet\, steady progress – this is a conversation worth being part of. \nFull speaker details to be announced shortly. \n  \nWhat to expect \n\nVAA members sharing real highlights and turning points from their 2026\nHonest reflections on what it means to keep building a creative career\nA first look at the VAA programme and opportunities for 2027\nAn open\, warm conversation to close out the year together\n\n  \nWho is this for? \nAll artists – members and non-members welcome. Come ready to be inspired\, reflect on your own year\, and go into 2027 with renewed energy and direction. \n  \nFor any questions\, contact events@visual-artists.org
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/annual-celebration-sharing-artists-successes/
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SUMMARY:VAA Support for Members - Helpdesk Sessions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArtists use the Helpdesk for concise\, practical guidance on: \n– Strategic planning and setting direction– Marketing\, visibility and promoting your work– Pricing and positioning within the market– Building networks\, opportunities and partnerships– Finance\, tax and professional administration– Any specific challenge where expert advice can help \nAfter you submit your enquiry\, a member of the VAA team will contact you for a brief assessment so we can determine the most effective way to support you. Depending on your needs\, guidance may be provided via email\, phone\, or a scheduled Zoom session. \nPlease note:– Helpdesk Sessions are subject to availability and intended for one-off\, targeted advice.– If a quick solution exists\, we may direct you immediately to the relevant resources. \nTo request Helpdesk support\, email hello@visual-artists.org or book directly via our Calendly system:https://calendly.com/visualartistsassociation \nShirley-Ann O’NeillShirley-Ann is an arts director\, curator\, and co-founder of the VAA with over two decades of experience helping artists build sustainable\, successful careers. She is co-author of the bestselling books Good Art Does Not Sell Itself and Securing Representation\, and her curatorial work has been featured by the BBC\, Sky News and the International New York Times.As Programme Director for the VAA’s CPD and mentorship programmes\, she leads initiatives such as the Art Sales Academy and Artist Momentum. She also hosts the Art Insider podcast and has served on the selection panel for The Other Art Fair London by Saatchi Art. \nWe are committed to supporting your artistic and professional growth – if you need direction\, clarity or a trusted sounding board\, the Helpdesk is here for you.
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/vaa-support-for-members-helpdesk-sessions-13/
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