PRO SHOW
Graduate into Success
Wednesday 03 November at 14.00 GMT
In a new era, how do artists launch their art businesses to successfully create income, gain visibility and recognition, whilst creating lasting momentum? The VAA Graduate & Early Career to Pro Show focuses on spearheading practical conversations to enable artists to identify those important next steps. If you have recently graduated or are early in your art career looking for a refresher, navigating the art world can seem a tricky process. It can be a daunting task know which opportunities are open to you. This micro-learning event will help you gain important clarity so you can be empowered to create your art career on your own terms.
Learn from the art industry’s finest career experts and artists. By providing you with industry expertise our speakers will teach you how to thrive and develop a career from early career graduate to professional artist.
Karen van Hoey-Smith
VAA Panellist & Host
Artist Mentor, Art Broker, BBC Art Advisor
Dr Jeremy Turner
Key Discussion – Clarity on your next steps, plus the importance of art competitions and open call opportunities
Programme leader in Fine Art at the University of Chester and continues to exhibit nationally and internationally on a regular basis. Jeremy is a lead judge on the Visual Art Open Prize.
Jacob Chan
Key Discussion – Gaining momentum on Social Media, PR and Mentorship
Ceramist from the Carmarthen School of Art, graduated in 2017 and since seen his career soar to heady successful heights. A finalist on Channel 4’s The Great Pottery Throw Down in 2020, and also an exhibitor at the prestigious Walker National Art Gallery in 2021, Jacob is represented by leading galleries in the UK.
Rosalind Davis
Key Discussion – Creating your network and crafting your Artists Statement
Artist, Curator, Royal College of Art (RCA) Graduate, and Author of ‘What They Didn’t Teach you in Art School’
Jason Hicklin
Key discussion – Getting Gallery Ready
Graduate from St. Martin’s College of Art, He has been awarded the Hunting Art Prize at the Royal College of Art and the Julian Trevelyan RE Memorial Prize. Hicklin is Head of Printmaking at City & Guilds of London Art School and has a studio in Shropshire
Prize Draw
Everyone who joins this online event will be entered into a prize draw to win a support package with over £1,000 including Artist Mentorship, Social Media Strategy Session, and years Membership to the VAA.
To join the event, simply reserve your space today
Industry Expertise
Learn to Increase Sales
Marketing Advice
Navigate a New Era of Art
