Starting Out Membership

Are in your final year of college, have recently graduated or retrained? 


Do you want to work in the visual arts?  

Whether your interests lie in curating, production, engaging the public or any aspect of project or gallery management, Starting Out membership of VAGA is the ideal launch pad.

• Weekly jobs, opportunities, news and policy mailings
• Access to a huge range of resources, contacts and information
• Resources specially tailored for Starting Out members
• Mentoring, shadowing and internship opportunities with some of the UK’s most respected individuals and prestigious organisations
• Opportunity to network with peers and other VAGA members across the UK and to be part of a dynamic community
• Your own profile on the VAGA website
• Free/concessionary entry to exhibitions around the UK including The Hayward Gallery, Manchester City Galleries, Tate etc.
• Additionally discounted entry to all VAGA professional development and networking events