VAA Announces Ella Williams as New Artist Award Winner at RSA New Contemporaries 2026
The Visual Artists Association (VAA) is pleased to announce the recipient of the VAA New Artist Award 2026, presented as part of RSA New Contemporaries 2026 at the Royal Scottish Academy. The award has been presented to Ella Williams of Edinburgh College of Art,...
Four Inspiring Female Artists From Around the Globe to Follow on International Women’s Day
By Shirley-Ann O’Neill International Women’s Day offers a chance to honour the contributions of contemporary female visual artists across the globe, particularly given that the art world remains predominantly male and white. Creating a more...
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...