The Visual Artists’ News Sheet / Publications Archive
The Visual Artists’ News Sheet is the primary all-Ireland information resource for visual artists presenting case study articles on all aspects of the lives of professional artists, alongside features offering critical reflection and analysis of relevant aspects of the art world in Ireland and internationally. The Visual Artists’ News Sheet reports and reflects upon the broadest possible range of issues relevant to Irish visual artists across Ireland. The Visual Artists’ News Sheet is also committed to giving coverage to the diversity of contemporary Irish visual arts practice in terms of media, generation and geography. The Visual Artists’ News Sheet’s inclusive remit encompasses artists working in traditional and contemporary modes; established and emerging artists; artists who are based throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The Visual Artists’ News Sheet maintains a commitment to focusing on the experience and voice of the individual artist; with a view to supporting peer-to-peer information exchange and dialogue amongst artists. The majority of the content of the Visual Artists’ News Sheet is written by artists and is from and about their direct experience of exhibitions/project initiatives, studio groups or other forms of artist collectives.
The News Sheet is available to pick up free of charge in galleries and arts centres. However, the most effective way to ensure that you receive the Visual Artists’ News Sheet both regularly and promptly is to become a member of Visual Artists Ireland. Membership is open to all artists and entitles you to an annual subscription to the Visual Artists’ News Sheet as well as a host of other benefits.
You can access the online version of the News Sheet here. Back editions of the Visual Artists News Sheet are available through our online archive at ISSUU.COM
Members can log in and read a full eVersion of The Visual Artists News Sheet here
Some examples of The Visual Artists News Sheet located on Issuu.com
Archives
Our Online Archive dates back to our foundation – It contains archive copies of The Sculptors’ Society News Letter, The Visual Artists’ News Sheet, and other periodicals issued by the SSI and VAI.
More than a record, the archive is a history and on-going project of Visual Artists Ireland providing artists with a voice, and engaging with their thoughts and concerns through our periodicals since our foundation in 1980.
The VAI Publications Archive is an essential resource for scholars, researchers, and professionals in the visual arts. This comprehensive online repository offers access to The Sculptors Society Newsletter and The Visual Artists News Sheet, capturing over four decades of critical discourse, reports, and insights from Ireland’s visual arts community.
With a focus on academic relevance and historical depth, the archive offers a user-friendly interface and advanced search capabilities, enabling easy navigation through a wealth of curated content. Ideal for academic research, teaching, or professional development, the VAI Publications Archive is an invaluable tool for those seeking authoritative perspectives on Irish visual arts.
The online version has limited “full-text” functionality. For more detailed searches, we offer a paid-for service.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Online archive access | Free |
| Reading Room entry (Strictly by Appointment) | Free to Members & National Archives Reader Card Holders |
| Staff-assisted physical search | €30 per hour; billed in 15-min increments; min. 1 hr |
| “No-result” search fee (if nothing is found within first hour) | €10 |
| Rush service surcharge | + 50 % on staff-time |
The “no-result” fee is a flat, per‐query charge that applies only when a staff‐assisted search turns up nothing. Here’s how it works:
- One‐hour minimum applies first. You book a staff‐assisted search at your standard rate (€30/hr, billed in 15-minute increments).
- If after that first hour no relevant materials are found, instead of the full hourly fee you’re charged the “no-result” fee of €10 to cover staff time and overhead. Trinity College Dublin
- If you want more time (because you think there might still be something to find), you simply continue at the standard rate; the no-result fee only replaces the first-hour charge when nothing is located.
So:
- Successful search (anything found) → €30 minimum.
- Unsuccessful search (nothing found in that first hour) → €10 flat no-result fee.
That way, researchers aren’t out the full hourly rate when a search comes up empty, but the archive still recoups basic handling costs.
This structure keeps online access free, while covering your staff time and overheads for physical, hands-on research
Disclaimer: The content provided in this online archive is for informational and educational purposes only. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Users should verify all materials independently before use. The archive is not responsible for any consequences arising from the use or reliance on its content.
Copyright Protection: All content, including but not limited to text, images, and multimedia, is the intellectual property of the archive or its contributors. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of the material is strictly prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved.
BE AWARE: Some of the publications are very large and may take some time to load into the window…
An example of on-line search result
