Advocacy
Advocacy: active support, especially of a cause! Visual Artists Ireland is the primary organisation dedicated to the advocacy and representation of
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Policy on the Right for Artists to be Paid
Following the 2011 survey, The Social Economic and Fiscal Status of the Visual Artist in Ireland, Visual Artists Ireland (VAI)
Read MoreArtists Payment Guidelines
In consultation with artists, arts organisations and funding bodies, as well as key expert organisations internationally, the following guidelines were
Read MoreEquitable Treatment of Artists
Stemming from our actions concerning the right for visual artists to be paid, further work allowed us to formulate a
Read More#ATrustedSpace
The hashtag #ATrustedSpace was adopted in 2020 to clearly indicate that Visual Artists Ireland provides a space that is free
Read MoreFriends & Organisational Members
Visual Artists Ireland organisational members benefit from a range of tailored supports, including: These benefits help strengthen visibility, engagement, and
Read MoreOur Audience
Our Primary audience is made up of professional visual artists who live and work on the island of Ireland. We work with
Read MoreJobs & Opportunities Advertising Policy
In 2011 VAI initiated research into The Social, Economic, and Fiscal Status of the Visual Artist in Ireland. One of
Read MoreThe Unity Tree – Inclusion, Trust, Collaboration and Support
The Unity Tree serves as a powerful symbol within the visual arts community, embodying the principles of collaboration, support, education,
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