Welcome to Yorkshire & Humber Visual Arts Network

A research-led support network for the visual arts sector in the region.

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Our Activity
Art X-UK: Yorkshire & Humber artists join the Government Art Collection
Art X-UK: Yorkshire & Humber artists join the Government Art Collection

We are celebrating the latest chapter of Art X-UK, our partnership with the Government Art Collection, which connects regional expertise with national collecting.

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CVAN report: Why a Visual Arts Data Observatory Matters
CVAN report: Why a Visual Arts Data Observatory Matters

CVAN has published a new report: Towards a Data Observatory for the Visual Arts.

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We will clearly state whenever artificial intelligence has been used in the creation of our work, ensuring full transparency with our network.

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Art X-UK: Yorkshire & Humber artists join the Government Art Collection
Art X-UK: Yorkshire & Humber artists join the Government Art Collection

We are celebrating the latest chapter of Art X-UK, our partnership with the Government Art Collection, which connects regional expertise with national collecting.

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BEYOND: Bi-monthly Artist Social Gathering - 5th August 2026
YVAN Events
BEYOND: Bi-monthly Artist Social Gathering - 5th August 2026
YVAN Events

Beyond The Mainstream - YVAN's bi-monthly artist social gathering.

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YVAN Events
CVAN report: Why a Visual Arts Data Observatory Matters
CVAN report: Why a Visual Arts Data Observatory Matters

CVAN has published a new report: Towards a Data Observatory for the Visual Arts.

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Situation Leeds 2026: Artist-led Festival
Situation Leeds 2026: Artist-led Festival

Situation Leeds returns in May 2026, bringing a grassroots, artist-led festival back to the city for the first time in almost two decades. 

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Resources

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Access to Work Support // Disability Arts Online
Access to Work Support // Disability Arts Online

A beginners guide to Access to Work specific to the arts and culture sector.

Approx. reading time: 20–40 minutes.

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Art Technician Rates of Pay
Art Technician Rates of Pay

Bectu, the union for the creative industries, has launched pay rate guidance for art technicians working in the UK.

Approx. reading time: 5–10minutes.

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National Cultural Data Observatory
National Cultural Data Observatory

The National Cultural Data Observatory (NCDO) is an ambitious, long-term, sector-wide collaboration aimed at building a shared, intelligent data ecosystem for the arts, culture and heritage sectors.

Approx. reading time for full report: 45min-1.5hr

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Artist Studio Finder
Artist Studio Finder

Artist Studio Finder is a free digital platform for not-for-profit studio providers to advertise their available spaces.

Approx. reading time to browse studios: 5–15 minutes.

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Artist Spotlights

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Hannah Burgess (Ceramicist and Marketing at YVAN)
Hannah Burgess (Ceramicist and Marketing at YVAN)
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Sarah Yaccabe (Artist and Administrator at YVAN)
Sarah Yaccabe (Artist and Administrator at YVAN)
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Sharon Gill (Artist and CEO of YVAN)
Sharon Gill (Artist and CEO of YVAN)
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Natasha Joseph (We Belong Here)
Natasha Joseph (We Belong Here)
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Network Spotlights

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ArtWorks Together
ArtWorks Together

We’re pleased to spotlight ArtWorks Together as they launch their 2026 exhibition, running until 31st May 2026 in South Yorkshire!

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The Art Working Parents Alliance
The Art Working Parents Alliance

We’re pleased to spotlight Art Working Parents Alliance (AWP) - a national network for parents in the art world.

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Bradford Producing Hub (Alison McIntyre)
Bradford Producing Hub (Alison McIntyre)

We’re thrilled to be launching our Network Spotlight series for networks across Yorkshire and the Humber. Kicking off with the wonderful Bradford Producing Hub

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Opportunities

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Join Our Board
Join Our Board

Yorkshire & Humber Visual Arts Network (YVAN) is looking for new Directors to join our Board at an exciting point in our development as we consolidate our organisation to create a closer alignment with the artist and artist-led visual arts sector in the region.

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Let us share your news!
Let us share your news!

Whether you’re an arts organisation arts worker, part of an artist-led network or an artist, email over your upcoming news, opportunities and events.

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Join a Working Group
Join a Working Group

Are you interested in joining one of working groups at YVAN?
We’d love to hear from anyone interested in joining our teams. Whether you are interested finance, communication or Equity, Diversity and Wellbeing, download the recruitment pack today.

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