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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-9/
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SUMMARY:Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:VAA Members Meeting \nWednesday 5 August | 13:00 BST | Online | Members Only \n\nAre you actually using everything your VAA membership gives you? \nThis 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 to ask\, and make sure you are getting full value from your membership going into the second half of the year. \nVAA Team will be on hand to walk you through key resources and opportunities\, share the latest VAA updates\, and answer your questions directly. \nWhat we will cover \n\nThe latest VAA updates and what is coming up across the programme\nKey resources\, opportunities\, and member benefits to be aware of right now\nYour questions answered directly by the team\n\nWho is this for? \nAll VAA members – whether you joined recently or have been with us for years. If you want to stay connected\, informed\, and make the most of your membership\, this is the session to attend. \nFor any questions\, contact events@visual-artists.org
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/members-meeting/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,Member Events,Members Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T140000
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SUMMARY:Art Café | Building Multiple Income Streams as an Artist - What Actually Works
DESCRIPTION:Art Café | Building Multiple Income Streams as an Artist – What Actually Works \n  \nThursday 13 August | 14:00 BST | Free Online Discussion \nMost artists rely on one income stream. The ones who sustain long careers rarely do. \nSelling original work is just one piece of the puzzle. Teaching\, licensing\, commissions\, corporate work\, residencies\, prizes — the artists who build lasting careers tend to combine several of these in ways that feel natural to their practice and realistic for their lives. \nBut knowing where to start\, what to prioritise\, and how to make it work alongside your creative output is another thing entirely. \nIn this free Art Café session\, three speakers who have built genuinely sustainable practices will talk honestly about what multiple income streams actually look like in the real world – what works\, what doesn’t\, and what they wish they had known sooner. \nWhat we will cover \n\nHow to identify the income streams that are right for your practice – not just the ones everyone talks about\nHow to price confidently across different types of work and different audiences\nHow to build visibility that opens doors to commissions\, corporate work\, and teaching opportunities\nHow to manage multiple strands of income without losing focus on the work itself\n\n  \nWho is this for? \nAny artist who wants to move beyond relying on a single source of income — whether you are just starting to think about this or ready to take the next step. Early-career and established artists both welcome. \n  \nMeet the Speakers \nEllie Damant | Artist Winner of the Dubel Art Prize 2025/26\, Ellie is an Oxford-educated artist with two MAs — in Fine Art and Philosophy — and is currently completing PhD research in art and aesthetics. Her practice spans original work\, teaching\, and research\, and her work features in the collection of Magdalen College\, Oxford and has received international recognition from the Abu Dhabi Arts Society. She is also a qualified teacher in art\, philosophy\, and art history. \nLaura O’Hare | VAA Director Laura co-founded the Visual Artists Association and leads its artistic and business development. With over a decade in the fine arts sector and a background as a solicitor specialising in Employment Law\, she brings a rare combination of legal\, commercial\, and creative expertise to helping artists build sustainable careers. \nShirley-Ann O’Neill | VAA Director & Author Shirley-Ann co-founded the Visual Artists Association and is the co-author of the internationally bestselling art business books Good Art Does Not Sell Itself and Securing Representation. With over 20 years of experience working with creatives worldwide\, she leads the VAA’s CPD and mentorship programme and has supported thousands of artists in building professional\, sustainable practices. \n\nFor any questions\, contact events@visual-artists.org
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/art-cafe-building-multiple-income-streams-as-an-artist/
LOCATION:online
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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/
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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
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