5 Tips for Photographing Your Artwork for Art Prizes – Using Just Your Phone
High-quality photos of your artwork can make all the difference when submitting to art prizes and exhibitions. Whether you’re applying to the VAA Artist of the Year 2025, Visual Art Open 2025 or building your online portfolio – presenting your work...
In Conversation with Hannah Grout
In Conversation with Hannah Grout: Visual Art Open Prize… A Catalyst for Emerging Talent at the Other Art Fair London. Hannah Grout’s role as the Artist and Community Coordinator at the Other Art Fair London has positioned her as a supportive force in the...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Art Tells Stories When Words Aren’t Always Readily Available
Mental Health Awareness Month: Art Tells Stories When Words Aren’t Always Readily Available. In conversation: Shirley-Ann O’Neill, Director at the VAA speaks with artist, Steve Randall about the role of artists in supporting mental health awareness and the...
Artist’s Tips for Artwork Preservation
Have you ever found yourself exploring the culture of a national gallery and wondering, how are all these old paintings kept so pristine? Preservation is a skill that has been cultivated by museums and galleries over the centuries. Many artists can find their own...