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Check out our upcoming Artist Mentorship, Online Short Courses, and Events

The Visual Artists Association provides artists with a range of opportunities-

from Courses, to Events, to Artist Mentorship.

To take a look at what we currently have on offer, just navigate the table below!

Displaying 1 - 5 of 5

Name	Course/Event/Etc	Fees/Costs	Application Deadline	Start Date	Apply Now
Art Sales Academy - Taster Session	Event	FREE	April 16, 2024	April 16, 2024	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/868330679437
Mastering Instagram Art Sales 101	Event	£19.99 (FREE for Premium Members)	April 25, 2024	April 25, 2024	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/774463149127
Meet Your Mentor	Event	FREE	April 26, 2024	April 26, 2024	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/760643012727
Art Sales Academy	Course	£165 (£110 for VAA Members)	April 30, 2024	April 30, 2024	https://visual-artists.org/home/art-sales-academy/
Crafting Compelling Art Prize Applications & Artist Statements	Event	£19.99 (FREE for Premium Members)	May 9, 2024	May 9, 2024	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/862023404207

In Conversation with Hannah Grout

by Visual Artists Association | 2024-01-18 | Life & Mindset, Artist Basics, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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 art...

Mental Health Awareness Month: Art Tells Stories When Words Aren’t Always Readily Available

by Visual Artists Association | 2023-05-30 | Life & Mindset, Artist Basics, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

An Inclusive Art Market: Self-Representation

by Visual Artists Association | 2023-02-07 | Organisation, Pricing & Sales, Income Streams, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Artists Connecting Directly to Buyers is a Reality in the Art Market Now: Self-Representation is Unavoidable, Desirable, and Necessary. In Conversation: Shirley-Ann O’Neill, Director at the VAA speaks with Artist, gallerist and Fair Art Fair App founder, Stacie...

Art Sales in Uncertain Times – A Silver Lining

by Visual Artists Association | 2022-08-11 | Life & Mindset, Pricing & Sales, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In conversation with VAA Directors, Laura O’Hare and Shirley-Ann O’Neill. As the world re-emerges from the pandemic, consumers have felt the repercussions of global inflation increasing the cost of living. Everyday items, including the cost of fuel and food, have gone...

What is the Difference Between an Artist Statement, Bio, and CV?

by Nadine Smith | 2022-06-07 | Artist Basics | 0 Comments

In a recent poll, we discovered that over half of artists struggle to differentiate between artist bios, statements, and CVs. It is an industry-standard that artists should have a biography, statement, and cv prepared for any events or opportunities that may come your...

3 Steps to Building Online Presence as an Artist

by Nadine Smith | 2022-05-20 | Social Media | 0 Comments

The online art market is estimated to take up 25% of the entire art market. To establish your place in the art market, an online presence is an absolute necessity. Even if you follow a traditional sales route, a digital presence is still essential to your marketing,...

What is Artwork Licensing?

by Visual Artists Association | 2022-03-18 | Pricing & Sales, Income Streams | 0 Comments

What is Artwork Licensing and should you get involved? Research shows that on average, only a third of artists’ income comes from their artwork. As an organisation, we are dedicated to helping artists thrive, so we want to help change that statistic. As a quick...

Artist’s Tips for Artwork Preservation

by Visual Artists Association | 2022-02-02 | Organisation, Artist Basics | 0 Comments

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...

How to Find Artist Opportunities

by Visual Artists Association | 2021-08-15 | Income Streams | 0 Comments

‘You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.’ – Wayne Gretsky A recent study observed the aftermath of people who made a significant decision and change in their lives depending on the answer given by a coin flip. Those who were told to make a change reported as being...

The Antidote To Artistic Disappointment

by Visual Artists Association | 2021-08-05 | Life & Mindset | 0 Comments

By Shirley-Ann O’Neill Dealing with disappointment is one of the toughest lessons that artists have to navigate. Your artwork is a part of you, so it can sometimes feel personal not to achieve a particular desired outcome. Artistic disappointment comes in all shapes...