In Summer 2023 we launched a new survey to better understand the needs and experiences of artists and artworkers in the South West. 381 responses were received- a big thank you to everyone who took part! View the full #2024VASWSurveyReport on our website.

Get involved with an evening of hands-on explo­ration into how peo­ple are using cre­ativ­i­ty to engage with (and resist) the destruc­tion of life on earth. This workshop is part of the WEVAA programme. For more information: vasw.org.uk/whats-on/creativ…

'The Battle Over Mazepa' is a powerful new mov­ing image work by acclaimed Ukrain­ian artist and film­mak­er Myko­la Ridnyi. Showing at John Hansard Gallery until 13th January 2024. For more info: vasw.org.uk/whats-on/mykola-…

As part of our online professional development programme, we are offering places on Funding Bid Example Bank, an on demand training course by Christina Poulton. 🎉Application deadline: 31st December 🎉 image: Chelsey Cliff For more info: vasw.org.uk/opportunities/on…

📢 Job Opportunity!! 💥⁠ ⁠ @bricksbristol are recruiting for a new Head of Programme. ⁠ Deadline for Applications: (10am) Tuesday, 2nd January 2024⁠ For more information: vasw.org.uk/opportunities/he…

So here are some exciting opportunities to kickstart your week! 🤩 Experience Newquay is looking to commission a range of organisations to deliver cultural events, workshops and permanent installations across Newquay town centre. For more info: vasw.org.uk/opportunities/su…

Are You Coming To Church? 🤨🫵⁠ ⁠ Join us to cel­e­brate the launch of Spike Island’s 2023 Dig­i­tal Com­mis­sion: Are You Com­ing To Church?, an inter­ac­tive web-based game cre­at­ed by Ama Dogbe. ⁠ ⁠ More info: eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-c… #vasw #visualartssw #wevaa⁠

📢 Just 5 Days Left! Help us shape our work to better serve you by completing our new Annual Artists & Artworkers survey 🗓️ Deadline: 31st October 2023 🔗Link to complete the survey: tinyurl.com/26e3dhrb

This autumn, a new group exhibition 'Against Apartheid' curated by Ashish Ghadiali is being exhibited at KARST gallery in Plymouth. For more info: vasw.org.uk/whats-on/against…

📢What barriers do you face? Help us understand & articulate the barriers that artists & art workers face in the South West Region 🗓️ Deadline to complete the survey: 31st October 2023 🔗Link to complete the survey is in our bio; or available via: tiny.cc/217avz