Yorkshire & Humber Visual Arts Network

Our Survey Report is now LIVE on our website with some key findings‼️Please head to our website, Instagram/FB & newsletter for regular updates as we no longer post regularly here: Insta instagram.com/yvanetwork Website yvan.org.uk Newsletter shorturl.at/ekovC

Season's Greetings and a Happy New Year! ❄️ We want to give a huge thanks and deserved recognition to the artists, arts workers and arts organisations in Yorkshire & Humber for all the creative nourishment that you bring within the region and beyond!✨

📣Job Opportunity! We’re looking for a Researcher to directly contribute to the advancement of the visual arts sector in Yorkshire and Humber, whilst reinforcing YVAN’s values and mission ⤵️ More details here: yvan.org.uk/jobs-opportuni…

🚨New report reveals the shocking extent of failing earnings for visual artists in the UK🚨  The report, by @copyrightcentre, @UofGlasgow, commissioned by DACS, follows a national survey of over 1,200 visual artists, photographers, and illustrators. Key findings:  ▶ Median income for visual artists is £12,500 a year, a 47% decrease since 2010  ▶ Significant disparities in pay across demographics, with women and other genders earning 40% less than men and disabled artists earning a median of just £3,750  ▶ Over 80% of artists describe their earnings as ‘unstable’ or ‘very unstable’  Read the full report and our recommendations: dacs.org.uk/news-events/ar…  #DACS #DacsForArtists #ArtistsRights #ArtistPay #FairPay #ArtistSurvey

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🗣️Funding announcement! Do you need dedicated time to focus on your creative work? Applications are now open for Developing Your Creative Practice, until 12pm (midday) on 12 December 2024 🙌  Find out more 👇  bit.ly/3CtVWEf  📸 Phil Carter/ Bryan Ledgard

Introducing Practice: Bradford! A tailored development and professional progression programme for early-career visual artists of Bradford, which includes: £4,400 fee £500 R&D budget £800 mentoring budget £1,000 production budget bdproducinghub.co.uk/funding-opport…

We’re thrilled to announce an in-person edition of BEYOND-our bi-monthly artist gathering in Bridlington! Join us on on 6th Dec at Old Lifeboat Station- where our facilitator Michael Barnes-Wynters is the resident artist -for a free drop in event. RSVP: yvan.org.uk/ouractivity/in…

Our Annual Report for 23/24 is now LIVE on our website for your perusal. Putting these reports together makes us realise just how busy we are…😅 Have a flick through the digital publication and see what we’ve been up to: yvan.org.uk/ouract.../yvan…

A great opportunity for artists in Doncaster! PROTO aims to remove barriers to digital arts, ensuring that people with an interest in it, regardless of background or experience, have the opportunity to gain insight, build confidence & expand knowledge ⤵️

We're thrilled to be working on UNBOUND with these talented artists! More details about the project and artists ⤵️

Autumn's edition of BEYOND- our online artist gathering- is next week🍂 Wed 2nd Oct, 6-7:30pm BEYOND is an open, safe space for artists/arts workers to make connections, friendships, request feedback on work & share resources. Sign up here (free): yvan.org.uk/ouractivity/be…

This is tonight!⤵️

📣Opportunity! We’re looking for creative practitioners to join the ‘Uncover cultural skills’ programme to deliver workshops and facilitated events to Global Majority communities in Rotherham. Deadline: 4th October, 12pm Details on the role & apply here: yvan.org.uk/jobs-opportuni…

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY! We’re thrilled to announce we’ll be working in partnership with @universityofhull and the Energy and Environment Institute (EEI) on a new commission that addresses the challenges of living and working on the Yorkshire coastline. absolutelycultured.co.uk/whats-on/event…

Here’s what Caitlin Smith had to say about her experience on INTER_CHANGE in 2022/23! Humber Street Gallery is seeking applications for INTER_CHANGE, our development programme for artists based in Hull and surrounding areas. Deadline: Midnight 08.09.24 absolutelycultured.co.uk/?p=5926&previe…

A moment of wonder ✨ THANK YOU to everyone who joined us to welcome The Hatchling to Wakefield. We were overjoyed watching her explore and experience Wakefield and interact with the local community and visitors. 1/2

Would you like advice on how to embed wellbeing into your creative practice? Perhaps you need guidance on holding safe spaces, setting boundaries, or planning events or workshops with care. bdproducinghub.co.uk/events/1-2-1-h… Book a free 1-2-1 with our Wellbeing Champion, Jen Nevin.

Artists of Bradford, join us for our Visual Arts Social! 📅 Thursday 19 September 🕕 6 - 8.30 PM 📍 @sdc_org_uk 🎟️ Free, includes a vegetarian meal 🖍️Artwork by Cat Fortey bdproducinghub.co.uk/events/bradfor…

We’re so thrilled to welcome Kisha Bradley as our new PhD collaborative doctoral researcher, between us and @UniversityLeeds - funded by WRoCAH✨ Read more about Kisha and the PhD here: instagram.com/p/C-7vB7nIwD7 @kisha_bradley