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Celebrating Art Educators at the VAO 2025

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

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3 days ago2 min read

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The Art of Winning: Exclusive Insights for Success in Art Prizes

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...

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Apr 162 min read

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Celebrating a Milestone: The Visual Art Open Prize Marks Its 10th Anniversary

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

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Apr 72 min read

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Flo Meissner: Capturing Beauty and Transience Through Illustration

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

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Apr 12 min read

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Crafting Stories: An Insightful Interview with Zizi Liu, VAO24 Sculpture Winner

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

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Dec 19, 20242 min read

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VAO24 Painting Winner - Uygar

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

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Dec 19, 20242 min read

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Capturing Moments: An Interview with Mingyue, A VAO24 Digital and Photography Finalist

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

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Dec 13, 20243 min read

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Celebrating the VAO & International Scholarship Prize Finalists at the 100th Edition of The Other Art Fair London

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

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Dec 13, 20242 min read

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