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ONLINE EVENT
Book a Help Desk with Brian Kielt (Advocacy & Advice NI)
Do you have an area in your practice you need help with or would just like some advice on where to go next? Artists can book in for a FREE one-to-one appointment to discuss any aspects of their professional careers.
Help Desk sessions will be held online or on the phone. These Help Desks are free of charge for both Members and Non-Members.
How Can We Help You?
Help Desks can be on any topic related to your practice or even just general advice and support as a professional artist. Topics we cover can include:
- Funding applications
- Proposals
- Artist statements, bios and CVs
- Signposting to relevant arts organisations and contacts
- Signposting on topics relating to social welfare, tax and finance.
- Strategic planning
- Website and social media
- Networking
Prior to your session, feel free to send on some information to us to make the most of your time, such as images of work, exhibition proposals, links to websites, or any applications you are currently working on that you would like a second opinion on.
We will contact you in advance of the meeting with a link to the Zoom meeting and your scheduled time. If you would prefer to talk over the phone let us know.
________________________________________________________________________
No Bookings Available? We hold these Help Desks regularly but if you find the sessions are fully booked or the date doesn’t suit you, please feel free to contact us on 01 582 4303, Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm or email belfast...@visualartists.ie
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VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature.
_____________________________________________________________________
Connectivity: Do you experience connectivity issues when engaging with online VAI events? If so, why not search for the nearest BCP (Broadband Connection Point) in your area? To explore your options please visit: https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/
| Venue |
Online |
| Starts |
Mon Nov 3 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
| Ends |
Mon Nov 3 2025, 4:30pm GMT |
Register Now!
WEBINARS and ONLINE EVENTS: We use Zoom to host our online events. If you have not used Zoom before, we recommend that you read the following text and ensure that you have tested it out before registering for a Webinar. The following text should be followed and tested before registering for a Cafe or Help Desk Event. Zoom have an excellent Help Desk service if you are experiencing problems.
VAI works in partnership with Local Authorities, visual arts venues and others, combining resources to support the professional development of visual artists at regional level.
If you have a specific training requirement, contact us by email in...@visualartists.ie or telephone us +353 (0)1 6729488
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Call for Participants: Connected Horizons Programme
Are you an artist based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo or Wicklow? Join VAI’s Connected Horizons Programme to connect with fellow artists, receive constructive feedback, and engage with leading arts organisations.
Programme Overview
- Session 1: Show & Tell with Organisations (Tuesday 4th November, Online)Meet key arts organisations (Hambly and Hambly, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Spacecraft Artists’ Studios, Roscommon Arts Centre, The Model Sligo, Mermaid Arts Centre) and
- Session 2: Online Peer Critique (Tuesday 18th November, Online)A structured, moderated critique session for in-depth feedback.
- Session 3: In-Person Clinics & Networking (Wednesday 26th November, VAI Dublin)Meet peers and facilitators for networking and one-on-one clinics. Limited to 25 places, first come, first served.
Event 1: Show & Tell with Organisations (Tuesday 4th November, Online)
This is the first event in this round of the Connected Horizons Programme, designed to connect artists across Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo and Wicklow. This session introduces key arts organisations (Hambly and Hambly, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Spacecraft Artists’ Studios, Roscommon Arts Centre, The Model, Mermaid Arts Centre), offering insights into opportunities and support available. Artists will then have the chance to present their work in a supportive environment, receiving input from organisations and fellow participants.
Organisations
Hambly & Hambly
Hambly & Hambly is a Gallery and Cultural Hub based in Northern Ireland & France. Extending beyond the usual concept of a white box gallery, H&H provides exciting new opportunities for learning, development and art appreciation within all art disciplines. Workshops and residencies for individuals and groups are provided all year round. H&H are delighted to integrate music, literature and performance into visual art creative processes and exhibitions with performances. Having recently curated bespoke visual art collections for Lough Erne Resort and Belle Isle Estate, H&H represent their artists, with whom they work closely, with determination, vigour and innovation.
Ciara Hambly
Ciara Hambly is Founder, Director, Curator & Events Organiser of Hambly & Hambly Gallery and Cultural Hub N Ireland and France. Ciara is passionate about progressing new opportunities in the arts for local, national and international communities to educate, progress and enthuse artists and art participants and audiences in new and innovative ways.
Dunamaise Arts Centre
Dunamaise Arts Centre is a multi-disciplinary arts hub in the heart of Portlaoise. Established in 1999 in a converted courthouse and gaol, it features a gallery, theatre, cinema, café, and spaces for classes and events.
A registered charity governed by a voluntary Board of Directors, Dunamaise plays a key role in Ireland’s arts ecosystem. Renowned for its technical excellence, welcoming atmosphere, and community focus, it hosts touring theatre, music, and film while supporting local drama and musical societies, stage schools, and artists across Laois and the Midlands. It’s gallery presents work by leading national and emerging local artists, attracting collectors, critics, and students. Alongside performances and exhibitions, Dunamaise offers workshops, Q&As, and discussions exploring issues from local culture to global themes. Driven by a small, dedicated team, Dunamaise remains the cultural heart of County Laois—creative, collaborative, and deeply connected to its community.
Laura Amy Dunne
Laura Amy Dunne is a team member at Dunamaise Arts Centre. Working in the areas of Communications, Sales and Programming. With over 10 years experience of working in a busy venue, Laura has grown a strong passion for supporting artists and creatives to bring their work to life and to reach audiences across all ages, stages and backgrounds. With a background spanning science and psychotherapy, Laura has a particular keen passion for socially engaged arts practice, and has worked both as a facilitator as well as a curator of creative events and projects with strong audience focus.
As a psychotherapist, her thesis focused on the exploration of nurturing creativity for change; a topic which has been the theme of her approach working with clients, artists and community groups across multi-disciplinary projects. In her personal practice, Laura values the art of traditional crafts, and has produced and exhibited through the media of graphic design, ceramics, and millinery.
Spacecraft Artists’ Studios
Spacecraft is a not-for-profit, artist-led studio and project space in Limerick city. Spacecraft was established in 2017 by graduates of Limerick School of Art & Design. We provide affordable studio spaces & a community for visual artists in Limerick. We currently facilitate eight artists with affordable studio space alongside an open plan Project Space. Spacecraft runs an associate membership programme designed to temporarily provide local artists with access to our facilities. Our mission is to provide workspaces that support early career practitioners and help members sustain and grow their visual arts practices through professional development opportunities and shared resources.
Through the creation of common resources, both artistic and otherwise, Spacecraft aim to foster a space which is conducive to shared responsibility and open communication between members. The Spacecraft Project Space is a multi-purpose resource for creatives in the mid-west and beyond to facilitate projects needing a space for large-scale creation, project development, meetings, workshops and much more.
Carey Long
Carey Long is a visual artist, curator, and cultural event producer based in Limerick City since 2018, following her graduation from the Limerick School of Art & Design. In 2022, she became Director of Spacecraft Studios, where she has been a studio member since 2018. In this role, she is committed to fostering inclusive and innovative programming that supports diverse artistic practices, encourages professional development, and strengthens community engagement within Limerick’s arts sector.
Since 2020, Carey’s curatorial practice has focused on research-led initiatives. Most recently, she co-organised and facilitated a peer critique programme in collaboration with curator Dylan Ryan. This initiative brought together six local artists for biweekly, peer-led discussions, providing a supportive platform to present work and exchange constructive feedback—aimed at building confidence and strengthening the local arts community.
Her visual art practice centres on sculptural and installation works incorporating grown materials and found objects, with the aim of reconnecting audiences with nature.
Roscommon Arts Centre
Roscommon Arts Centre is a vibrant, purpose-built arts space with a strong commitment to showcasing and supporting visual art. At the heart of RAC’s programme is a dynamic and ambitious approach to presenting contemporary visual art that engages audiences and contributes meaningfully to the cultural development of County Roscommon.
RAC offers a dedicated platform for both professional and community-based visual artists, providing opportunities to exhibit work in a supportive and well-resourced environment. The visual art programme features solo and group exhibitions, artist talks, and participatory projects that invite the local community to connect with visual art in meaningful ways.
In addition to the Centre’s visual art focus, it also presents a multi-disciplinary programme including theatre, dance, music, comedy, literature, and cinema. The Centre hosts workshops and classes for children and adults both on-site and off-site, encouraging creative engagement across all artforms.
Roscommon Arts Centre recognises the central role of the artist in the creative process and is committed to supporting visual artists at all stages of their careers. It aims to expand opportunities for artists through residencies, commissions, and professional development initiatives, fostering a vibrant visual arts community in the region.
Catherine Lee
Catherine Lee is the Arts & Culture Venue Manager with Roscommon Arts Centre since May 2024.
The Model
The Model is a museum at the heart of its community, offering varied perspectives on art, ideas, culture and identity. Through dynamic and experimental programming, we connect the traditional with the contemporary, creating experiences that resonate locally and internationally. We champion artists, care for the Niland Collection, and engage audiences in socially relevant, transformative artistic processes.
Lorna Kavanagh is the newly appointed Learning and Public Engagement Curator at The Model. In this role, Lorna will lead on arts programmes and community engagement initiatives, with a focus on accessibility, inclusion, and meaningful connections through art. Lorna brings past experience from previous roles, including Project Manager with Kids’ Own Publishing, Education Executive at Rua Red Arts Centre, and earlier intern positions at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane and The Model as an Education Assistant. These experiences have shaped Lorna’s strong commitment to making the arts open, dynamic, and accessible to all.
Mermaid Arts Centre
Mermaid Arts Centre is County Wicklow’s creative engine-room. With a theatre, gallery, cinema, café and a lively programme of events to enjoy and participate in, they are a home for artists and artistic communities to create, connect and make memories. Their purpose is driven by a fundamental belief in the power of shared experience and connection in combatting loneliness and isolation among people, and in the right to freedom of artistic expression and creation for all. Mermaid presents approximately five to six exhibitions every year with an accompanying programme of screenings and events. These include the sound art platform The Listening Group, screening of artist films, workshops and talks. Exhibitions are generally programmed up to two years in advance. The exhibition programme is a curated programme and does not accept or solicit proposals, apart from occasional Open Calls every three to four years. While Mermaid seeks to support artists from or based in Wicklow, the balance of its programme also includes artists from the island of Ireland and internationally.
Anne Mullee
Anne Mullee is currently the Gallery Programme Curator at Mermaid Arts Centre in Bray, also maintaining an independent practice as a curator, researcher and writer. Over the past decade she has initiated and commissioned new work from artists for over 40 projects including public art, gallery exhibitions and site-specific projects, as well as producing artist-made film. She is the founder of the curatorial research platform Stuck Behind a Tractor, an apparatus to examine contemporary art in rural contexts.
Her writing has appeared in the art publications PVA, Visual Artists News Sheet and the Irish Museum Journal, among others. She is the recipient of residencies and awards from Cow House Studios, Wexford (2025/2024/2023), Kooshk Residency, Tehran, Iran (2015), The Good Hatchery (2016), the Arts Council , European Connections in Digital Arts (EUCIDA), Clare County Council, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Council and Dublin City Council. She was previously curator of The Courthouse Gallery & Studios, Ennistymon, Co. Clare (2016-19), and Acting Curator at The LAB, Dublin City Council (2013-14). She holds hold an MA in Cultural Policy and Arts Management from UCD, a HND in Fashion Journalism from the University of the Arts (London) and a Certificate in Art & Design Certificate from TUD. Prior to working as a curator she worked in media as an editor and staff writer for London-based magazines and newspapers and later as a producer, director and development producer making programmes for Channel 4, Chanel 5 and the BBC.
Who Can Join?
- Artists in any discipline based in the six listed counties.
- Cost: €15 for artists based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo or Wicklow (€5 per session)
- If you would like to present at the show and tell – complete the section of the form to indicate your interest. There is an artists fee of €50 for those selected. Spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
How to Register
Sign up via the VAI website.
Further Connected Horizons programmes for other counties will be announced soon.
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WEBINARS and ONLINE EVENTS: We use Zoom to host our online events. The following text should be followed and tested before registering for a Cafe or Help Desk Event. Zoom has an excellent Help Desk service if you are experiencing problems.
You will be emailed a link to the event in the confirmation email you receive after you have registered.
VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature.
Connectivity: Do you experience connectivity issues when engaging with online VAI events? If so why not search for the nearest BCP (Broadband Connection Point) in your area? To explore your options please visit: https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/
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| Venue |
Online |
| Starts |
Tue Nov 4 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
| Ends |
Tue Nov 4 2025, 4:30pm GMT |
Register Now!
WEBINARS and ONLINE EVENTS: We use Zoom to host our online events. If you have not used Zoom before, we recommend that you read the following text and ensure that you have tested it out before registering for a Webinar. The following text should be followed and tested before registering for a Cafe or Help Desk Event. Zoom have an excellent Help Desk service if you are experiencing problems.
VAI works in partnership with Local Authorities, visual arts venues and others, combining resources to support the professional development of visual artists at regional level.
If you have a specific training requirement, contact us by email in...@visualartists.ie or telephone us +353 (0)1 6729488
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Visual Artists Ireland invites applications from professional VAI members for an exciting Mentorship Training Programme led by Damian McCourt, delivered in partnership with DCM Learning. This one-day training will equip artists with the tools and confidence to mentor fellow visual artists.Date: 5th November 2025
Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: In- Person, VAI Northern Ireland Office, 109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast.
Price: €25 (only payable if selected)This opportunity is ideal for professional artists who wish to share their experience and support the development of peers through mentorship.To apply, register for expression of interest below and then submit the following via email to serv...@visualartists.ie:
- Your artist statement
- Your CV
- A 150-word statement on how this workshop will benefit your practice
Deadline for applications: 17th October 2025 – 5pm
Successful applicants will be notified by: 23rd October 2025
Participation fee due by:29th October 2025
Places are limited and a selection process will apply.
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VAI Northern Ireland Office |
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109 – 113 Royal Avenue (1st Floor)BelfastBT1 1FF,GB |
| Starts |
Wed Nov 5 2025, 9:30am GMT |
| Ends |
Wed Nov 5 2025, 3:30pm GMT |
Register Now!
WEBINARS and ONLINE EVENTS: We use Zoom to host our online events. If you have not used Zoom before, we recommend that you read the following text and ensure that you have tested it out before registering for a Webinar. The following text should be followed and tested before registering for a Cafe or Help Desk Event. Zoom have an excellent Help Desk service if you are experiencing problems.
VAI works in partnership with Local Authorities, visual arts venues and others, combining resources to support the professional development of visual artists at regional level.
If you have a specific training requirement, contact us by email in...@visualartists.ie or telephone us +353 (0)1 6729488
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Book a Help Desk with Mary McGrath (Member & Artists Advice, Advocacy & Development)
Do you have an area in your practice you need help with or would just like some advice on where to go next? Artists can book in for a FREE one-to-one appointment to discuss any aspects of their professional careers.
Help Desk sessions will be held online or on the phone. These Help Desks are free of charge for both Members and Non-Members.
How Can We Help You?
Help Desks can be on any topic related to your practice or even just general advice and support as a professional artist. Topics we cover can include:
- Funding applications
- Proposals
- Artist statements, bios and CVs
- Signposting to relevant arts organisations and contacts
- Signposting on topics relating to social welfare, tax and finance.
- Strategic planning
- Website and social media
- Networking
Prior to your session, feel free to send on some information to us to make the most of your time, such as images of work, exhibition proposals, links to websites, or any applications you are currently working on that you would like a second opinion on.
We will contact you in advance of the meeting with a link to the Zoom meeting and your scheduled time. If you would prefer to talk over the phone let us know.
________________________________________________________________________
No Bookings Available? We hold these Help Desks regularly but if you find the sessions are fully booked or the date doesn’t suit you, please feel free to contact us on 01 582 4303, Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm or email help...@visualartists.ie
______________________________________________________________________
VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature.
_____________________________________________________________________
Connectivity: Do you experience connectivity issues when engaging with online VAI events? If so, why not search for the nearest BCP (Broadband Connection Point) in your area? To explore your options please visit: https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/
| Venue |
Online |
| Starts |
Thu Nov 6 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
| Ends |
Thu Nov 6 2025, 4:30pm GMT |
Register Now!
WEBINARS and ONLINE EVENTS: We use Zoom to host our online events. If you have not used Zoom before, we recommend that you read the following text and ensure that you have tested it out before registering for a Webinar. The following text should be followed and tested before registering for a Cafe or Help Desk Event. Zoom have an excellent Help Desk service if you are experiencing problems.
VAI works in partnership with Local Authorities, visual arts venues and others, combining resources to support the professional development of visual artists at regional level.
If you have a specific training requirement, contact us by email in...@visualartists.ie or telephone us +353 (0)1 6729488
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Book a Help Desk with Mary McGrath (Member & Artists Advice, Advocacy & Development)
Do you have an area in your practice you need help with or would just like some advice on where to go next? Artists can book in for a FREE one-to-one appointment to discuss any aspects of their professional careers.
Help Desk sessions will be held online or on the phone. These Help Desks are free of charge for both Members and Non-Members.
How Can We Help You?
Help Desks can be on any topic related to your practice or even just general advice and support as a professional artist. Topics we cover can include:
- Funding applications
- Proposals
- Artist statements, bios and CVs
- Signposting to relevant arts organisations and contacts
- Signposting on topics relating to social welfare, tax and finance.
- Strategic planning
- Website and social media
- Networking
Prior to your session, feel free to send on some information to us to make the most of your time, such as images of work, exhibition proposals, links to websites, or any applications you are currently working on that you would like a second opinion on.
We will contact you in advance of the meeting with a link to the Zoom meeting and your scheduled time. If you would prefer to talk over the phone let us know.
________________________________________________________________________
No Bookings Available? We hold these Help Desks regularly but if you find the sessions are fully booked or the date doesn’t suit you, please feel free to contact us on 01 582 4303, Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm or email help...@visualartists.ie
______________________________________________________________________
VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature.
_____________________________________________________________________
Connectivity: Do you experience connectivity issues when engaging with online VAI events? If so, why not search for the nearest BCP (Broadband Connection Point) in your area? To explore your options please visit: https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/
| Venue |
Online |
| Starts |
Thu Nov 13 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
| Ends |
Thu Nov 13 2025, 4:30pm GMT |
Register Now!
WEBINARS and ONLINE EVENTS: We use Zoom to host our online events. If you have not used Zoom before, we recommend that you read the following text and ensure that you have tested it out before registering for a Webinar. The following text should be followed and tested before registering for a Cafe or Help Desk Event. Zoom have an excellent Help Desk service if you are experiencing problems.
VAI works in partnership with Local Authorities, visual arts venues and others, combining resources to support the professional development of visual artists at regional level.
If you have a specific training requirement, contact us by email in...@visualartists.ie or telephone us +353 (0)1 6729488
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Your Practice, Your Numbers
Struggling to get your head around the financial side of your practice? You’re not alone. This practical webinar with Art Historian and Production Accountant Jackie Ryan is designed specifically for visual artists who want to feel more confident when working with budgets, grant applications, and financial planning.
Jackie brings nearly 30 years of experience in the cultural sector to this session, combining deep knowledge of arts management with real-world financial expertise. She understands that artists’ practices are unique—and that traditional finance advice often misses the mark.
In this webinar, Jackie will demystify key financial concepts, guide you through the numbers that matter for grant applications, and share practical templates and tools you can adapt to your own practice. Whether you’re applying for a Project Award, Residency, or other funding opportunities, you’ll gain the confidence to present clear, compelling budgets and financial information that strengthen your application.
Topics will include:
- Understanding how your artistic process translates into budget lines
- Building realistic, funder-friendly budgets
- Managing income and expenses
- Simple systems to track your finances
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
There will also be time for questions, so you can bring your real-world concerns into the room. This session is ideal for artists at all career stages who want to get to grips with the financial side of their work without the jargon, fear, or confusion.
About Jackie Ryan
Jackie Ryan is an Art Historian and Production Accountant with nearly 30 years of experience in the cultural sector. She began her career with a postgraduate Higher Diploma in Arts Administration from University College Dublin, following an undergraduate degree in Art History. Between 2012 and 2020, she earned a Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the ACCA and later completed a BSc (Hons) from Oxford Brookes University.
Her professional journey spans roles including Education Officer at the National Gallery of Ireland, General Manager of TEAM Educational Theatre Limited and Draíocht Arts Centre, CEO of Graphic Studio Dublin, and Accounts Director at OBFA Architects. She also managed the Dublin International Film Festival (2013–2015) and lectures on Finance modules at University College Dublin, Burgundy School of Business (France), and the European College of Business Management (UK).
Webinars and Online Events: We use Zoom to host our online events. You will be emailed a link to the event after registration. Zoom has a Help Desk service if you experience any problems.
VAI Disclaimer: The information provided in this webinar/clinic/helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals for your personal situation.
Connectivity: If you experience connectivity issues when engaging with online VAI events, you can search for the nearest BCP (Broadband Connection Point) in your area: https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/
Event Details
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Online |
| Starts |
Tue Nov 18 2025, 11:00am GMT |
| Ends |
Tue Nov 18 2025, 12:30pm GMT |
Register Now!
VAI works in partnership with Local Authorities, visual arts venues, and others to support the professional development of visual artists at a regional level. For specific training requirements, contact in...@visualartists.ie or +353 (0)1 6729488.
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Call for Participants: Connected Horizons Programme
Are you an artist based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo or Wicklow? Join VAI’s Connected Horizons Programme to connect with fellow artists, receive constructive feedback, and engage with leading arts organisations.
Programme Overview
- Session 1: Show & Tell with Organisations (Tuesday 4th November, Online)Meet key arts organisations (Hambly and Hambly, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Limerick, Roscommon Arts Centre, The Model, Wicklow) and share your work in a supportive
- Session 2: Online Peer Critique (Tuesday 18th November, Online)A structured, moderated critique session for in-depth feedback.
- Session 3: In-Person Clinics & Networking (Wednesday 26th November, VAI Dublin)Meet peers and facilitators for networking and one-on-one clinics. Limited to 25 places, first come, first served.
Event 2: Online Peer Critique (Tuesday 18th November, Online)
This is the second event in this round of the Connected Horizons Programme, building on insights from the first Show & Tell session. In this structured online critique, artists will receive peer-to-peer feedback on their work-in-progress in a moderated, supportive setting. This session provides an opportunity for deeper discussion, reflection, and the development of ideas with fellow participants.Who Can Join?
Artists in any discipline based in the six listed counties.How to Register
Sign up via the VAI website. To present as part of the Critique Session – indicate your interest in registration form.__________________________________________________________________________WEBINARS and ONLINE EVENTS: We use Zoom to host our online events. The following text should be followed and tested before registering for a Cafe or Help Desk Event. Zoom has an excellent Help Desk service if you are experiencing problems.You will be emailed a link to the event in the confirmation email you receive after you have registered.VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature. Connectivity: Do you experience connectivity issues when engaging with online VAI events? If so why not search for the nearest BCP (Broadband Connection Point) in your area? To explore your options please visit: https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/________________________________________________________________________
| Venue |
Online |
| Starts |
Tue Nov 18 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
| Ends |
Tue Nov 18 2025, 4:00pm GMT |
Register Now!
WEBINARS and ONLINE EVENTS: We use Zoom to host our online events. If you have not used Zoom before, we recommend that you read the following text and ensure that you have tested it out before registering for a Webinar. The following text should be followed and tested before registering for a Cafe or Help Desk Event. Zoom have an excellent Help Desk service if you are experiencing problems.
VAI works in partnership with Local Authorities, visual arts venues and others, combining resources to support the professional development of visual artists at regional level.
If you have a specific training requirement, contact us by email in...@visualartists.ie or telephone us +353 (0)1 6729488
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ONLINE EVENT
Book a Help Desk with Brian Kielt (Advocacy & Advice NI)
Do you have an area in your practice you need help with or would just like some advice on where to go next? Artists can book in for a FREE one-to-one appointment to discuss any aspects of their professional careers.
Help Desk sessions will be held online or on the phone. These Help Desks are free of charge for both Members and Non-Members.
How Can We Help You?
Help Desks can be on any topic related to your practice or even just general advice and support as a professional artist. Topics we cover can include:
- Funding applications
- Proposals
- Artist statements, bios and CVs
- Signposting to relevant arts organisations and contacts
- Signposting on topics relating to social welfare, tax and finance.
- Strategic planning
- Website and social media
- Networking
Prior to your session, feel free to send on some information to us to make the most of your time, such as images of work, exhibition proposals, links to websites, or any applications you are currently working on that you would like a second opinion on.
We will contact you in advance of the meeting with a link to the Zoom meeting and your scheduled time. If you would prefer to talk over the phone let us know.
________________________________________________________________________
No Bookings Available? We hold these Help Desks regularly but if you find the sessions are fully booked or the date doesn’t suit you, please feel free to contact us on 01 582 4303, Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm or email belfast...@visualartists.ie
______________________________________________________________________
VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature.
_____________________________________________________________________
Connectivity: Do you experience connectivity issues when engaging with online VAI events? If so, why not search for the nearest BCP (Broadband Connection Point) in your area? To explore your options please visit: https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/
| Venue |
Online |
| Starts |
Wed Nov 19 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
| Ends |
Wed Nov 19 2025, 4:30pm GMT |
Register Now!
WEBINARS and ONLINE EVENTS: We use Zoom to host our online events. If you have not used Zoom before, we recommend that you read the following text and ensure that you have tested it out before registering for a Webinar. The following text should be followed and tested before registering for a Cafe or Help Desk Event. Zoom have an excellent Help Desk service if you are experiencing problems.
VAI works in partnership with Local Authorities, visual arts venues and others, combining resources to support the professional development of visual artists at regional level.
If you have a specific training requirement, contact us by email in...@visualartists.ie or telephone us +353 (0)1 6729488
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ONLINE EVENT
Book a Help Desk with Mary McGrath (Member & Artists Advice, Advocacy & Development)
Do you have an area in your practice you need help with or would just like some advice on where to go next? Artists can book in for a FREE one-to-one appointment to discuss any aspects of their professional careers.
Help Desk sessions will be held online or on the phone. These Help Desks are free of charge for both Members and Non-Members.
How Can We Help You?
Help Desks can be on any topic related to your practice or even just general advice and support as a professional artist. Topics we cover can include:
- Funding applications
- Proposals
- Artist statements, bios and CVs
- Signposting to relevant arts organisations and contacts
- Signposting on topics relating to social welfare, tax and finance.
- Strategic planning
- Website and social media
- Networking
Prior to your session, feel free to send on some information to us to make the most of your time, such as images of work, exhibition proposals, links to websites, or any applications you are currently working on that you would like a second opinion on.
We will contact you in advance of the meeting with a link to the Zoom meeting and your scheduled time. If you would prefer to talk over the phone let us know.
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Fri Nov 21 2025, 10:30am GMT |
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Fri Nov 21 2025, 1:00pm GMT |
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Book a Help Desk with Brian Kielt (Advocacy & Advice NI)
Do you have an area in your practice you need help with or would just like some advice on where to go next? Artists can book in for a FREE one-to-one appointment to discuss any aspects of their professional careers.
Help Desk sessions will be held online or on the phone. These Help Desks are free of charge for both Members and Non-Members.
How Can We Help You?
Help Desks can be on any topic related to your practice or even just general advice and support as a professional artist. Topics we cover can include:
- Funding applications
- Proposals
- Artist statements, bios and CVs
- Signposting to relevant arts organisations and contacts
- Signposting on topics relating to social welfare, tax and finance.
- Strategic planning
- Website and social media
- Networking
Prior to your session, feel free to send on some information to us to make the most of your time, such as images of work, exhibition proposals, links to websites, or any applications you are currently working on that you would like a second opinion on.
We will contact you in advance of the meeting with a link to the Zoom meeting and your scheduled time. If you would prefer to talk over the phone let us know.
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No Bookings Available? We hold these Help Desks regularly but if you find the sessions are fully booked or the date doesn’t suit you, please feel free to contact us on 01 582 4303, Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm or email belfast...@visualartists.ie
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VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature.
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Mon Nov 24 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
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Mon Nov 24 2025, 4:30pm GMT |
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Tuesday, 25 November 2025 2:00pm – 3:00pm Online (Zoom)
Connected Horizons is a cross-border programme supporting visual artists across Ireland and Northern Ireland. The series aims to open up honest and accessible conversations between artists and the organisations they aspire to work with.
This online event brings together Hillsboro Fine Art (Dublin) and ArtisAnn Gallery (Belfast) for a candid discussion on working with commercial galleries. Each gallery will present for 20 minutes, followed by a Q&A with attendees. The session will explore how relationships between artists and galleries are established, what galleries look for in potential collaborators, and how these connections can develop over time. This conversation offers valuable insight into the commercial gallery landscape across Ireland and Northern Ireland, providing artists with practical guidance and perspectives that are often difficult to access elsewhere.
Hillsboro Fine Art
Hillsboro Fine Art was established in 1995 and is located close to the Hugh Lane Gallery on Parnell Square in Dublin’s North Georgian Quarter.
The gallery has hosted first solo exhibitions in Ireland by many renowned international artists including Jannis Kounellis, Larry Poons, Gillian Ayres, Anthony Caro, Enzo Cucchi, Sandro Chia, Alex Katz, Markus Lüpertz, Robert Motherwell and numerous others. Though Hillsboro Fine Art continues to develop international links, its principal focus is on promoting Irish artists represented by the gallery; these include Eithne Jordan, Cecilia Bullo, Vivienne Dick, Orla Whelan, Kevin Mooney, Patrick Graham, John Noel Smith, Gwen O’Dowd, Peter Cleary, Jonathan Hunter, Eddie Kennedy, Claire Halpin, Eamon O’Kane, John Gibbons and Patrick Hall.
John Daly
Gallery Director John Daly has more than 25 years experience as a Visual Arts Writer, Consultant and Curator. Karl Weschke: Painting order out of chaos, his monograph on Cornwall-based German painter Karl Weschke (1925-2005), was published in June 2025 to coincide with centenary exhibitions of the artist’s work in Dublin, and a German edition of the book was produced to coincide with the artist’s retrospective at the Stadtmuseum Gera in October 2025.
Working with other art market professionals across the world, Daly has contributed to numerous publications and seminars and his advice is regularly sought by institutions, artists’ estates, private collections and auction houses. He is deeply invested in scholarship and education and is a Member of the Institute of Art & Law, a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute and is current Chair of the Contemporary Art Gallery Association (CAGA).
ArtisAnn Gallery
ArtisAnn is a friendly modern art gallery based on Bloomfield Avenue in Belfast selling unique artworks, from established and emerging artists. Occupying two floors, with themed exhibitions on the first floor, and a wide range of amazing artworks downstairs, you will find the art that you love here. The 10 themed exhibitions per year include solo and group shows, with annual shows for Recent Graduates, in September, NI Science Festival, in Feb, and a show by the winner of the ArtisAnn Gallery Prize at the Royal Ulster Academy. We have a fuss-free atmosphere, and offers a friendly, knowledgeable service to suit every art lover, whether it is for home, business or for a special occasion.
Ann McVeigh and Ken Bartley
Ann McVeigh and Ken Bartley, who own the gallery, are no strangers to the art world, having been involved in the scene for over thirty years, during which time they have curated a wide range of exhibitions, including ‘Young Female Artists from NI‘ exhibition in London, ‘Hands of History + 20’ which was shown at the Victoria Gallery & Museum, Liverpool, and as part of the Good Friday commemorations in Belfast. Ann and Ken have also organised shows at the EastSide Gallery, ArtTank, the LinenHall, the Golden Thread Gallery as well as organising other events, and exhibiting their own work.
Poster Image: Hillsboro Fine Art interior. Courtesy John Daly.
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Tue Nov 25 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
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Tue Nov 25 2025, 3:15pm GMT |
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Call for Participants: Connected Horizons Programme
Are you an artist based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo or Wicklow? Join VAI’s Connected Horizons Programme to connect with fellow artists, receive constructive feedback, and engage with leading arts organisations.
Programme Overview
- Session 1: Show & Tell with Organisations (Tuesday 4th November, Online)Meet key arts organisations (Hambly and Hambly, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Spacecraft Artists’ Studios, Roscommon Arts Centre, The Model, Mermaid Arts Centre) and share your work in a supportive space.
- Session 2: Online Peer Critique (Tuesday 18th November, Online)A structured, moderated critique session for in-depth feedback.
- Session 3: In-Person Clinics & Networking (Wednesday 26th November, VAI Dublin)Meet peers and facilitators for networking and one-on-one clinics. Limited to 25 places, first come, first served.
Event 3: In-Person Clinics & Networking (Wed 26th November, VAI Dublin)
As part of the third and final event in the Connected Horizons Programme, attendees can register for 1-1 clinics with Arts Organisations at the VAI offices in Dublin.
NOTE: To attend the clinics, you must first register for the networking event here.
Organisations to Meet
- Hambly and Hambly
- Dunamaise Arts Centre
- Spacecraft Artists’ Studios
- Roscommon Arts Centre
- The Model
- Mermaid Arts Centre
Attendees who do not secure a clinic slot can make use of the soft lounge area for informal networking and discussions with VAI staff and other artists.
Who Can Join?
Clinics are only for artists in any discipline based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo or Wicklow
How to Register
Book your preferred organisation to speak to on the day of the event. Please only book a maximum of 2 clinics.
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VAI Offices |
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First Floor, 2 Curved Street, Dublin 2, D02 PC43DublinD02 PC43,IE |
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Wed Nov 26 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
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Wed Nov 26 2025, 4:00pm GMT |
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VAI works in partnership with Local Authorities, visual arts venues and others, combining resources to support the professional development of visual artists at regional level.
If you have a specific training requirement, contact us by email in...@visualartists.ie or telephone us +353 (0)1 6729488
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Call for Participants: Connected Horizons Programme
Are you an artist based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo or Wicklow? Join VAI’s Connected Horizons Programme to connect with fellow artists, receive constructive feedback, and engage with leading arts organisations.
Programme Overview
- Session 1: Show & Tell with Organisations (Tuesday 4th November, Online)Meet key arts organisations (Hambly and Hambly, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Spacecraft Artsits’ Studios, Roscommon Arts Centre, The Model, Mermaid Arts Centre) and share your work in a supportive space.
- Session 2: Online Peer Critique (Tuesday 18th November, Online)A structured, moderated critique session for in-depth feedback.
- Session 3: In-Person Clinics & Networking (Wednesday 26th November, VAI Dublin)Meet peers and facilitators for networking and one-on-one clinics. Limited to 25 places, first come, first served.
Event 3: In-Person Clinics & Networking (Wed 26th November, VAI Dublin)
This is the third and final event in the Connected Horizons Programme, bringing together participants for in-person networking. Hosted at the VAI offices in Dublin, this session offers:
- A soft lounge area for informal networking and discussions with attending arts organisations, other artists and VAI staff.
- Coffee, tea, and nibbles available throughout the session.
Organisations to Meet
- Hambly and Hambly
- Dunamaise Arts Centre
- Spacecraft Artsits’ Studios
- Roscommon Arts Centre
- The Model
- Mermaid Arts Centre
There will also be a chance to register your interest in one-one clinics with Arts Organisations at the event here.
NOTE: You must be registered for this free* networking event in order to register for 1-1 clinics.
Attendees who do not secure a clinic slot can make use of the soft lounge area for informal networking and discussions with VAI staff and other artists.
Who Can Join?
Artists in any discipline based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo or Wicklow.
How to Register
Sign up via the VAI website.
- Let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
* Free event for artists based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo or Wicklow. €5 for general admission. Note: Clinic sessions are booked in another event and are only for artists based in the six represented counties of this round.
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VAI Offices |
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First Floor, 2 Curved Street, Dublin 2, D02 PC43DublinD02 PC43,IE |
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Wed Nov 26 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
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Wed Nov 26 2025, 4:00pm GMT |
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Artists’ collectives play a vital role in shaping and sustaining visual arts practice, offering shared resources, peer support, and a platform for experimentation and growth. This webinar will explore the benefits and challenges of working collectively, unpacking how collaborative structures can strengthen artistic development, create opportunities, and foster resilient creative communities.
Through presentations and discussion, our speakers will reflect on their own experiences of collective practice—what has worked, what they’ve learned, and how these models can support you in building and sustaining your practice.
We are delighted to be joined by artists Joanna Kidney and Beatrice O’Connell, Sarah McKenna, ceramist and founding member of Bridge Street Studios, and Jane Morrow, Co-Director of PS².
Whether you are already part of a collective, considering forming one, or curious about how they operate, this session will offer valuable insight and practical guidance.
Speaker biographies to follow.
Poster Image: Courtesy of Bridge Street Studios.
This event is supported by Clare, Limerick and Tipperary County Council Arts Offices.
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Thu Nov 27 2025, 11:00am GMT |
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Thu Nov 27 2025, 12:30pm GMT |
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Social Media Presence for Artists with Emanuel De Sousa
Keeping your social media presence optimized and up-to-date is a constant, demanding challenge for any artist. It requires time, strategy, and a unique creative approach.
Join us for an exclusive online webinar with acclaimed figurative artist Emanuel De Sousa (as seen on Artsy, Collater.al, and more), who has successfully navigated the digital landscape to build an international profile.
Emanuel will share his personal strategies for:
- Streamlining the social media workflow.
- Maximising engagement with collectors and curators.
- Nurturing an authentic online presence that complements, not consumes, your studio time.
Gain practical tips and valuable insights to transform your social media efforts.
Emanuel De Sousa
Born in Madeira archipelago, Portugal, in 1977, Emanuel De Sousa graduated from Fine Arts/Painting degree from the university of Porto, Portugal, in 2005. Emanuel exhibited for the first time with Jorge Shirley gallery, in the same year, 2005, starting a professional career that has been expanding over these last 20 years between Europe and the United States, represented in private and public collections with regular solo and group shows.
Being a figurative artist, the main focus has been on creating narratives using the human body as the main messaging vehicle, leaning towards the Dada proclivities over these last few years, playing with the absurd and uncanny, with no rules, no boundaries or limits, looking for an honest dialogue between the painting and the observer, with the hopes of transforming the observer into a participant in the narrative, making it therefore, their own.
Poster Image: Courtesy of the Artist.
This event is supported by Clare, Limerick and Tipperary County Council Arts Offices.
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Wed Dec 3 2025, 11:00am GMT |
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Wed Dec 3 2025, 12:30pm GMT |
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Kildare Arts Office, in partnership with VAI, welcomes Ronan Lyons, Director and co-founder of the Molesworth Gallery.
Ronan will share the gallery’s history, detail its collaborations with arts centres and museums to maximize public access, and discuss the vital process of nurturing and developing the gallery-artist relationship.
This is a must-attend event for professional and emerging artists.
- When: Sunday, December 10th | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Where: Riverbank Arts Centre
- Who: Open to all artists in County Kildare and neighbouring counties.
Ronan Lyons
Ronan Lyons is a co-founder and director of the Molesworth Gallery in Dublin. The gallery takes a long-term approach to representing artists, working with them through multiple exhibitions and career milestones. Artists typically have solo shows every two years, alongside international exposure via art fairs and collaborations with cultural institutions. The gallery also publishes catalogues and hardback books to accompany exhibitions. Through its membership of the Contemporary Art Gallery Association, the Molesworth works to raise the profile and sustainability of the visual arts sector, engaging with public bodies, collectors and the media. A graduate of Trinity College, Lyons previously worked as a staff journalist with The Economist Group. He is also the author of a novel, Lead White, set in the London contemporary art world
that was described as ‘glitteringly smart’ by The Irish Times, and ‘wickedly entertaining’ by The Sunday Independent.
This event is supported by Kildare County Council
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Riverbank Art Centre, Newbridge |
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Main St, Greatconnell,Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 D962, Ireland |
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Wed Dec 10 2025, 6:00pm GMT |
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Wed Dec 10 2025, 7:30pm GMT |
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