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SUMMARY:Free Taster Session - Accountability Circle
DESCRIPTION:Accountability Circle – Free Taster Session Led by artist mentor Karen van Hoey Smith \nAre you struggling to stay consistent with your creative practice? The Accountability Circle is a weekly mentor-led group designed to help artists like you set clear goals\, stay on track\, and make meaningful progress – with the support of a like-minded community around you. \nJoin us for a free taster session and experience first-hand how the Accountability Circle can bring focus\, structure\, and momentum to your artistic practice. \nIn this session you will get a feel for how the group works\, connect with fellow artists\, and benefit from the guidance of experienced artist mentor Karen van Hoey Smith. \nWhether you’re looking to build a more consistent studio practice\, prepare for upcoming opportunities\, or simply feel less isolated in your creative journey – this is the space for you. \nDate: Thursday 9th April Time: 13:00 GMT Format: Online via Zoom Cost: Free
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/free-taster-session-accountability-circle/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,Taster Session | Creative Courses
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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-4/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Hepdesk Sessions
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T160000
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SUMMARY:Art Market Summit: Positioning Your Work for Sales\, Representation & Long-Term Success
DESCRIPTION:Art Market Summit: Positioning Your Work for Sales\, Representation and Long-Term Success16th April 2026 | Online via Zoom \nThe Art Market Summit is a focused\, expert-led online event designed to support artists in strengthening their market position\, refining their professional identity\, and building sustainable\, long-term careers in the art world. \nThis summit brings together practical insight from across the art ecosystem\, helping artists better understand buyers\, pricing\, positioning\, and professional relationships\, while offering clear next steps beyond the session itself. \nWho This Summit Is For\nThis event is designed for early to mid-career artists who are: \n\nAlready selling work and looking to strengthen their market positioning\nSeeking representation\, advisory relationships\, or clearer professional direction\nReady to approach pricing\, visibility\, and industry relationships with confidence and clarity\n\n\nSchedule for the Day (UK Time)\n13:15 – 13:30 Welcome and introduction with Laura O’HareAn overview of the summit\, its structure\, and how each session supports long-term career development. \n13:30 – 14:00Understanding and identifying your ideal buyer and market position with Tamara Andjus \n14:05 – 14:35Defining and communicating your niche as an artist with Tabish Khan \n14:40 – 15:10Pricing strategies that reflect value\, credibility\, and market demand with David Venon \n15:15 – 15:45Collaborating successfully with art consultants\, advisors\, and industry professionals with Richard Kalman \n15:45 – 16:00Next steps and professional pathways with Shirley-Ann O’NeillPractical takeaways\, reflective prompts\, and signposting to relevant VAA mentoring\, clinics\, and professional development programmes. \nEach session is delivered by a different guest speaker\, with short 5-minute comfort breaks between sessions. \nThis online summit will be recorded\, and a link to the video – along with a summary\, presentations\, and associated resources – will be shared with all registered attendees. \n\nSpeakers\nLaura O’Hare is responsible for leading the artistic and business development at VAA. Laura has been working in the Fine Arts sector since 2012 and is a founder of the VAA. Presently\, Director of the Visual Art Open Prize\, the Professional Artist Award and the International Exhibition and Scholarship Prize. Laura has a wealth of experience in managing relationships with artists and understanding their needs. Laura has an extensive network including arts organisations\, galleries\, publishers and commercial partners. Laura has helped hundreds of artists figure out how to thrive at all stages of their fine art careers. Prior to working in the arts industry\, Laura was a solicitor specialising in Employment Law for over 15 years. \nTamara Andjus is a professional artist based in Zurich\, Switzerland\, whose work is best known for its abstract figurative style\, dynamic brushstrokes\, and vibrant use of colour. Working primarily with acrylics and oils on canvas\, she creates emotionally charged depictions of animals\, landscapes\, and people\, inviting viewers into layered worlds of movement\, mood\, and interpretation. Her work has been exhibited internationally in cities including New York\, Paris\, London\, Rome\, Dubai\, and Zurich\, and has been widely published and awarded. She is represented by several galleries\, including Fame Gallery in Zurich and Gallery Steiner in Vienna. \nTabish Khan is an art critic specialising in London’s art scene\, with a strong commitment to making art accessible to everyone. He visits and writes about hundreds of exhibitions each year\, from major blockbusters to emerging artists\, and has been Visual Arts Editor at Londonist since 2013. Tabish is a regular contributor to FAD – where he writes weekly exhibition round-ups\, reviews\, and the column What’s Wrong With Art-as well as Culture Whisper. He is a trustee of ArtCan\, City & Guilds of London Art School\, and Discerning Eye\, and is frequently invited to speak on radio\, television\, and panels about exhibitions and contemporary art. \nOriginally from France\, David Venon moved to the UK 20 years ago after completing Visual Arts studies and obtaining a degree in Fashion Design. With over 15 years’ experience in the service industry and content creation\, he joined Artfinder in 2019 as Community Manager and was later promoted to Head of Artist Recruitment & Engagement\, overseeing a team of curators and a global community of more than 4\,000 artists. David now works freelance as an art life coach and is a regular guest speaker at artist-focused events. \nRichard Kalman is the founder and owner of Crane Kalman Brighton\, which he established in 2005\, specialising in contemporary photography. Coming from a family background rooted in the art world—particularly modern British painting—Richard has built a strong reputation for championing emerging British talent alongside selected international photographers. The gallery has presented solo exhibitions by artists including Polly Borland\, Simon Roberts\, Jane Hilton\, Tim Flach\, and the late Michael Ormerod\, as well as international figures such as Terry Richardson\, Joseph Szabo\, Karine Laval\, and Hans van der Meer. \n\nFor any questions about this event\, please contact: events@visual-artists.org
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SUMMARY:VAA Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:VAA Members Meeting21st April | 13:00 GMT | Online \nThe VAA Members Meeting is a valuable opportunity for artists to connect with the wider VAA community and meet members of the VAA team in an open\, supportive setting. These meetings are designed to help new members find their way within the organisation while also giving existing members the chance to refresh their knowledge\, revisit key resources\, and re-engage with current opportunities. \nThis particular meeting will include an open discussion with attending artists focused on: \nAI & the Artist: Opportunities and Ethics \nWe invite artists joining this session to actively engage in the conversation\, sharing perspectives\, questions\, and experiences. As AI continues to influence creative practice\, professional workflows\, and the wider art world\, this discussion aims to create space for thoughtful dialogue around both its potential and its ethical implications – directly informed by artists working today. \nFor any questions about this meeting\, please contact: events@visual-artists.org \nThis meeting is a VAA Member benefit.To join the Visual Artists Association\, visit: https://visual-artists.org/join
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/vaa-members-meeting/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Members Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T140000
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SUMMARY:Legal Hour: Copyright and Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:Legal Hour: Copyright and Intellectual Property\nThursday 23rd April\, from 13:00 BST (UK time) | Online\nCopyright is one of the most misunderstood areas of law for working artists and one of the most important. \nThis Legal Hour session focuses entirely on copyright and intellectual property\, giving artists a dedicated space to ask the questions that come up again and again in practice: who owns the rights to a commissioned piece\, what happens when someone reproduces your work without permission\, and what you can actually do about it. \nPierre Valentin returns to guide the conversation\, drawing on decades of experience advising artists\, galleries\, and institutions on copyright matters across the UK and internationally. \nArtists are invited to ask about topics such as: \n\nWho owns the copyright when you create a commissioned work\nWhat rights you retain when you sell an original piece\nHow to protect your work from unauthorised reproduction online\nWhat to do if someone uses your image\, design\, or artwork without permission\nHow licensing works and what terms to look out for The difference between copyright\, moral rights\, and resale rights\n\nThis session is designed for visual artists at all career stages – whether you work on commission\, sell through galleries\, license your work commercially\, or share it online. \nGuest Speaker Pierre Valentin – Art Lawyer Pierre is one of the most respected art lawyers practising today and a leading figure in art and cultural property law. With over 25 years of experience\, he has advised collectors\, galleries\, artists\, museums\, auction houses\, private banks\, and institutions across the UK\, Europe\, the USA\, the Middle East and Asia. A specialist in copyright and resale rights\, and an accredited mediator for the World Intellectual Property Organisation\, Pierre is widely recognised as a “go-to lawyer” in the global art market\, praised for his expertise\, clarity and strategic approach. \nThe session will be recorded and a replay link will be shared with everyone who signs up. If you would like to submit a question in advance\, please email events@visual-artists.org with the subject line Legal Hour Question. \nThis session is exclusive to all VAA Members. Booking is essential. If you experience any issues\, please contact events@visual-artists.org \nTo join the Visual Artists Association\, visit: https://visual-artists.org/join
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/legal-hour-copyright-and-intellectual-property/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T130000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Turning Everyday Spaces into Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:Turning Everyday Spaces into Exhibitions30th April 2026 | 13:00 GMT | Online | Free Workshop \nThis free online VAA workshop is designed for artists interested in exhibiting beyond traditional gallery settings. It offers practical guidance grounded in real artist experiences\, with insights shared directly by artists who have worked in non-traditional spaces\, alongside the VAA team and partner organisations. \nThrough conversation and case-led discussion\, speakers will reflect on what worked\, what they learned\, and how artists can confidently approach exhibiting in everyday and unexpected locations. \nThe workshop will bring together artists who took part in OpenSpaces 2025\, alongside members of the VAA team and partner organisations\, to share real experiences\, insights\, and practical advice. Together\, we will explore how to identify and secure suitable spaces\, approach venues with confidence\, curate exhibitions outside traditional gallery settings\, and engage local and global audiences. \nThis session is ideal for artists looking for clear\, experience-led insight into alternative exhibition models and new ways of sharing their work. \nAbout OpenSpacesOpenSpaces is a VAA initiative supporting artist-led exhibitions in everyday and unconventional locations\, encouraging creative freedom\, accessibility\, and direct community engagement. You can read about past OpenSpaces exhibitions and participating artists. \nOpenSpaces 2025: A Celebration of Art Beyond the Gallery \nOpenSpaces 2025: A Global Art Trail Celebrates Creativity Everywhere \nAs well as searching for #openspaces2025 on Instagram \nFor any questions about this workshop\, please contact: events@visual-artists.org
URL:https://visual-artists.org/event/workshop-turning-everyday-spaces-into-exhibitions/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Opportunities,OpenSpaces 2026
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