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We work to connect, support and advocate for artistic communities. We campaign for diversity and work to build resilience in the South West sector.
VASW Homepage
VASW Homepage
Find art jobs, opportunities, events and contemporary art exhibitions throughout South West England.
VASW – VASW Annual Report 2025
VASW – VASW Annual Report 2025
We are pleased to share a report of our work across 2025
WEVAA Delivery Report 2021-2024
WEVAA Delivery Report 2021-2024
The WEVAA Delivery Report, which shares the outcomes of the 2021-2024 West of England Visual Arts Alliance (WEVAA) programme. BSL version available.
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Opportunities
Curator Bank 2026
Curator Bank 2026
An initiative to support artists living in the South West through mentoring and one-to-one support.
VASW – VASW Co-Chair Opportunity
VASW – VASW Co-Chair Opportunity
We're recruiting for a shared leadership role at Visual Arts South West. Deadline 20 April.
VASW – Open Call: Spike Print Fair
VASW – Open Call: Spike Print Fair
Spike Island is welcoming submissions from printmakers and galleries for the inaugural Spike Print Fair — a contemporary print fair coming to Bristol
Spotlight
VASW – Artist-led: Studio KIND
VASW – Artist-led: Studio KIND
An ongoing series profiling artist-led groups in the South West. This month we are celebrating Studio KIND
VASW – Artist-led - BEEF
VASW – Artist-led - BEEF
An ongoing series profiling artist-led groups in the South West. This month we are celebrating BEEF
ACE applications: How to get ready for access support
ACE applications: How to get ready for access support
Find out about getting access support and working with an access worker to help with writing an Arts Council application
Resources
VASW – Artist Self-Publishing: A How-To Guide
VASW – Artist Self-Publishing: A How-To Guide
A guide to artist self-publishing for early career artists and practitioners. Commissioned by VASW and University partners.
VASW – UK Visual Arts Support Ecology Summit
VASW – UK Visual Arts Support Ecology Summit
A recording and resource from an event by CVAN and partners DACS, FRANK, and a-n addressing addressing studios, pay, labour, AI and copyright.
Finding support in the arts when chronically ill, d/Deaf, disabled,…
Finding support in the arts when chronically ill, d/Deaf, disabled,…
A guide to getting started as an artist, making connections, specific support to be found in the sector and access support.
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