Here at the Visual Artists Association is pleased to announce that the Product and Public Liability Insurance cover, included in its UK Standard and Premium Memberships, is increasing from £5 million to £10 million – at no additional cost to members. This additional insurance empowers artists to pursue their careers with confidence; from the minute they join a VAA Membership, with cover lasting 12 months, and renewing alongside your membership.
This enhancement is an important step in supporting professional artists and creatives as they build their art practice. Here is why it matters:
Greater Protection for Artists
Whether participating in workshops, fairs, exhibitions, or public events, artists are now safeguarded with higher coverage. If someone makes a claim for injury or damage to property arising from their artists practice, by increasing the cover to £10 million, it will give artists a higher level of financial security.
Meeting Professional and Venue Requirements
Many galleries, art fairs, and institutions now require artists and creatives to hold £10 million in Public Liability Insurance. By increasing the limit, VAA Members can now access more opportunities such as higher-profile exhibitions, corporate commissions, and public art projects, without needing to purchase additional cover.
Aligned with the Industry Standards
As the art world becomes more regulated and risk-aware, VAA Members will now be covered at the same standard as major arts organisations, councils, and public event partners. By increasing the insurance to £10 million, this will reflect on your professionalism and enhances your credibility when working with clients and institutions.
Peace of Mind for your Practice
The VAA is here to provide peace of mind for its artists, and this higher limit provides a reassurance of that. With this insurance in place, it allows you to focus on your art without worrying about accidents or damages.
Have further questions about the insurance that the VAA Offers, head to our insurance page for our FAQs. Interested to know more about the insurance needed for artists, head to our previous blog post.
Looking for Public and Product Liability Insurance, and not yet a member of the VAA, join today for as little as £5.99 per month to be covered.