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Visual Artists Association

VAO25 Art Prize Event

Meet the Judges and Art Prize Winners: Insights and Inspirations from the Experts – How to get Noticed!

Exclusive to VAA Members and VAO Prize Applicants

Join us for a dynamic Q&A session designed to empower Art Prize Applicants with the insider knowledge and inspiration needed to excel in your creative journey.

This session, led by VAA Directors Shirley-Ann O’Neil and Laura O’Hare, will feature VAO25 Award judges and Prize Winners sharing their personal experiences, creative strategies, and the secrets behind building lasting artistic credibility.

Submitted by VAA on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 10:12

Navigating GPSR & EU Regulations: A Practical Guide for Artists and Makers

Session Overview

With the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) coming into effect in December 2024, artists and makers selling within the EU and Northern Ireland need to ensure they understand the best practices for shipping and compliance. Changes in regulations may impact international sales, and it is important for artists to be prepared.

Submitted by VAA on Tue, 02/25/2025 - 11:10

Introducing Sales Academy

Do you ever feel like creating art is the easy part? Would you like to gain more confidence and insights into selling art face-to-face? Join us for an introductory taster session of the Art Sales Academy, hosted by Karen van Hoey Smith and the Visual Artists Association.

Submitted by VAA on Fri, 01/31/2025 - 12:34

Colour theory course

This four-week course in colour theory is designed to teach everything you’ve always wanted to know about colour and mixing colours. It’s ideal for artists of all levels—from beginners to professionals—whether you work with oils, acrylics, watercolours, or coloured pencils, and whether your style is realistic or abstract.

Submitted by VAA on Thu, 01/23/2025 - 11:28

Art Fair Success: Connecting with Audiences and Boosting Sales

Join us for our free online Art Café, “Art Fair Success”, where visual artists come together to unlock the secrets of selling at art fairs. This engaging session is tailored for artists eager to find their audience, effectively market their work, and fill their shows with eager buyers.

Submitted by VAA on Fri, 01/03/2025 - 11:51

How to Photograph your Artwork with your Phone

Join us for a one-hour webinar with international fine art photographer Carlo Savo, where you’ll learn how to capture stunning photos of your artwork.

Unlock your phone features, to feel more confident with advanced composition using new photography and editing skills that will make your photographs stand out from the crowd. This course is for creatives new to smartphone photography or looking to build on existing knowledge.

Learning Outcomes:

How the Smartphone works, the basics of camera settings

Submitted by VAA on Tue, 12/17/2024 - 11:58

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