Welcome to VAGA

VAGA,  The Visual Arts and Galleries Association, is  the leading membership and professional body for individuals and organisations working in all aspects of the  presentation, production, public engagement and development of the visual arts and related visual culture and in particular of the work of contemporary artists.

VAGA  works with and supports its UK wide membership, sharing and developing ideas, expertise, knowledge and professional practice to further a healthy visual arts sector, fit to meet the needs of audiences, creative practitioners and the broader public policy agenda. 

The visual arts offer enjoyment, stimulate the imagination and deepen understanding of ourselves, others and our globally-connected world. Throughout the UK galleries, museums and  visual arts organisations - large and small, permanent and temporary - and the artists with whom they work -  make and promote the best of  contemporary art.  Exhibitions, collections, art in the public realm, live art, biennials, publishing, broadcast and new media, artists interventions and wide ranging partnerships and collaborations across society and internationally enrich individuals and communities.

Artists and the organisations that show and support their work also make a significant and dynamic contribution to economic prosperity, to fostering a creative and innovative workforce and furthering equity and social justice.  VAGA promotes a society where a right to art is realised and everyone has the opportunity to be a creative citizen. 

Find out more about the extensive work of VAGA members here.

For information on contemporary art currently showing in the UK and internationally visit:

• artdaily.org
  
• ArtRabbit
• e flux
  
• New Exhibitions