VAA OpenSpaces 2026 Submit Your Application A Global Art Trail in everyday spaces 2nd November – 28th November 2026 VAA OpenSpaces 2026 Be part of the global art trail transforming everyday spaces into powerful platforms for creativity. Apply Now Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 2We're so excited to welcome artists of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for VAA OpenSpaces 2026. We know life gets busy, so please use the Save and Resume Later button at the bottom of the application to generate a unique code, which will be emailed to you. This will let you return and complete your application whenever it's most convenient within a 30 day period. Name *FirstLastEmail *Which Venue Partners would you like to apply for?I do not want to apply for a partner venuePalé Hall Hotel, Gwynedd, WalesWatergate Bay Hotel, Cornwall, EnglandSEESAW, Manchester, EnglandLongsight Art Space, Manchester, EnglandAlfred Works, Birmingham, EnglandCambridge Street Collective, Sheffield, EnglandBooks on the walls, Chester, EnglandThe Farm: Artist Project Space (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Brighton, EnglandKafe Kweer (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Edinburgh, ScotlandArtivist Lab (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART),Prague, Czech RepublicBar Bario (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Amsterdam, NetherlandsHet Salon (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Amsterdam, NetherlandsNAR (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Utrecht, NetherlandsSUD Maastricht (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Maastricht, NetherlandsYEMAA Centre (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Atyrau, KazakhstanJAM Lisbon (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Lisbon, PortugalJAM Brussels (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Brussels, BelgiumJAM Ghent (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART),Ghent, BelgiumGrand Hospice (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Brussels, BelgiumMONO (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Paris, FranceB23 (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Berlin, GermanyLibreria Libri Liberi (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Florence, ItalyOtto (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Milan, ItalySābrs Work Room (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Riga, LatviaKaņepes Kultūras centrs (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART),Riga, LatviaLaska Bar (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART),Riga, LatviaRAA Space (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Riga, LatviaCreative Factory Veldze (Radošā rūpnīca Veldze) (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Riga, LatviaMASA gallery (in partnership with FOLLOW.ART), Riga, LatviaPlease provide a brief summary explaining why you believe you are the best fit for the venue(s).Have You Already Applied For OpenSpaces?YesNoOpenSpaces 2026 ApplicationPhoneAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2CityState / 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FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland IslandsCountryAre you a current VAA member?YesNoPlease enter your member number here:Artist or Collective NameA Brief Statement about You and Your WorkWebsite / Portfolio Link Location you You Instagram HandlePlease Tell Us What Your Art Medium(s) Is/ArePaintingSculptureDigitalSoundInstallationPerformanceOtherIdeal Exhibition LocationAbout Your Ideal LocationConfirmedStill SecuringType of SpaceHomeShopStudioLibraryGallerySchoolOtherArtwork Upload Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 3 files. Please upload your images as: .jpg, .jpeg, .png. Max File Size: 5MB. You can upload a maximum of 3 artworks and one headshot.NextSave and Resume LaterDo You Give Permission To Be Included On The Public Digital Map?YesNoYou will be required to send your venue information, opening dates, and times to marketing@visual-artists.org by August 31st to be included on the digital map and VAA Promotions.Are You Happy To Be Included In The VAA Promotion for OpenSpaces 2026?YesNoVAA AgreementI understand there are no artist fees or commisions, and I retain full creative control over my exhibitionPaymentTypes of Payment *OpenSpaces Entry + VAA Standard Membership - £48.00OpenSpaces Entry + VAA Premium Membership - £100.00OpenSpaces Entry + VAA International Premium Membership - £88.00Coupon Apply Stripe Credit Card *Total£0.00PreviousSubmitSave and Resume Later Your form entry has been saved and a unique link has been created which you can access to resume this form. 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