The Visual Art Open 2025 Finalist Exhibition took place at The Minster Building in October, uniting artists, the VAO25 Judges, collectors, and members of the wider creative community in a celebration of artistic achievement. The event highlighted emerging and established talent across all mediums, providing a prestigious platform to showcase the creativity, innovation, and vision of this year’s entrants.

First Four Visual Art Open 2026 Judges Announced The Visual Art Open is thrilled to reveal the first four judges for VAO26 . Carefully selected from across the contemporary art world, our judges bring exceptional knowledge, experience, and insight, ensuring a fair, inspiring, and rigorous assessment process. Find out more about the VAO26 Judging Criteria here. Our panel features practising artists, writers, critics, professors, collectors, and curators – each contributing a

Visual Art Open Finalists Exhibition Celebrates 10 th  Anniversary at London’s Iconic Minster Building The Visual Art Open (VAO) 2025...

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The Visual Art Open (VAO) Award is not just a competition—it's a launchpad for creative talent. Each year, it brings together a vibrant...

Every year, the Visual Art Open (VAO) assembles a powerhouse panel of judges - individuals whose combined expertise spans continents,...

Visual Art Open 2025 features six distinct categories: Painting, Mixed Media & Printmaking; Illustration & Drawing; Sculpture; Photography & Digital Art; Student Artists; and Art Educator. Each category welcomes diverse styles and approaches, providing a broad platform for artists at every stage to showcase their unique creative voices.

At the heart of every great artist is someone who inspired them – someone who opened the door to creative expression, nurtured their...

28th May 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm BST | Virtual Ever wondered what makes an artist stand out in a crowded field? Join us for The Art of...

The Visual Artists Association (VAA) proudly announces the launch of its 10th Anniversary of the Annual Visual Art Open Prize (VAO), a...

German artist and illustrator Flo Meissner has a unique talent for exploring the human condition, beauty, and transience through vivid...

Zizi Liu is the VAO24 Sculpture category winner. She is a Chinese multidisciplinary artist based in London, having lived and worked in a...

The VAO features seven categories for awards: Overall Winner, People’s Choice, Young Artist, Sculpture, Painting & Mixed Media,...

The VAO is proud to showcase the incredible artists who have reached the final stage of VAO24. From over 1,000 entries, these talented...

London | 10 - 13 October | The Truman Brewery The Visual Art Open & International Scholarship finalists exhibition will take place at the...