Of Interest: VAI Connected Horizons – Working with Galleries

This webinar, ‘Working with Galleries,’ is part of Visual Artists Ireland’s Connected Horizons programme. It explores how artists across the island of Ireland can engage with established galleries and institutions.⁠

Hear from:⁠
• The MAC (Belfast) @themacbelfast
• The Glucksman (Cork) @theglucksman
• Gasworks (London) @gasworkslondon

Each organisation will present their work, outline available opportunities, and share advice on how artists can connect with them. The session will end with a live Q&A.⁠

Connected Horizons aims to:⁠
• Strengthen cross-border and East-West connections⁠
• Facilitate collaboration between artists and organisations⁠
• Support professional development and long-term networks⁠
• Increase regional visibility for artists⁠


When: Tuesday, the 29th of July⁠
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM⁠
Online via Zoom⁠

Register now via the VAI website – a discounted rate is available for VAI members.⁠ https://visualartists.ie/professional-development-_/#!event/2025/7/29/connected-horizons-working-with-galleries-museums

Their Instagram – @visualartistsireland

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Open Call: Business Development Programme- VAI LEO Dublin

LEO Dublin and VAI offer A Lets Talk Creative Business Workshop

The Creative Industries Programme from Dublin City LEO, in collaboration with Visual Artists Ireland (VAI), offers a series of business development workshops for Dublin-based creative businesses.⁠

The workshops include:
-5 expert-led workshops (3 in-person, 2 online)⁠
-Business mentoring tailored to creative professionals⁠
-A chance to showcase your work during Local Enterprise Week on 6th March⁠
-Led by industry expert Emer Ferran, the programme will build confidence and skills in the following areas:⁠ Digitalisation, marketing, and finance⁠; Networking and group learning⁠; Preparing for success with funding, residencies, and ethical practices.⁠

When: 11th Feb – 18th March⁠, 10 AM – 4 PM.
Location: VAI (Temple Bar) & Zoom⁠

Participant Criteria:⁠
-Based in Dublin 1-13, 17, or 20⁠
-1+ year in practice post-qualification⁠
-Participated in a group/solo show in the past year⁠
-Able to submit a 2-year directional plan⁠

Fee: €60 (covers mentoring, materials, and catering)⁠

Deadline to apply: 9 AM, 27th January⁠, 2025.

To apply, submit 200 words on your business objectives⁠ and 3 high-resolution images of your work⁠ to the following email: services@visualartists.ie⁠

For more information – https://visualartists.ie/advert/lets-talk-creative-business-programme-open-call-deadline-27th-january-9am/


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Education: Writing Creative Proposals Webinar – VAI

Visual Artists Ireland (VAI) has an online class for Writing Creative Proposals on the 12th of October.

Preparing proposals can be a challenging and time-consuming exercise for artists. There are open calls for commissions, exhibitions, residencies and funding. It’s not always easy to communicate a realised or an unrealised idea, and it can take time and effort to transform some blank A4 paper into a clear and creative proposal that will, hopefully, capture the imagination of a selection process or panel.

This webinar gives you practical advice on the do’s and don’ts of preparing and submitting creative proposals and assessing how different opportunities might be right for you. The webinar will case study best practices and include information on adjudication panels, dealing with feedback and using appropriate language. This webinar aims to submit better proposals, help you meet deadlines, and make better decisions.

The webinar is delivered by curator Kate Strain.

Date and Time: The 12th of October, from 11 AM until 12:30 PM.

For more information, visit their website – https://visualartists.ie/professional-development-_/#!event/2023/10/12/webinar-writing-creative-proposals