Welcome to Yorkshire & Humber Visual Arts Network

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

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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. 

BEYOND: Bi-monthly Artist Social Gathering - 3rd June 2026
BEYOND: Bi-monthly Artist Social Gathering - 3rd June 2026

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

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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. 

BEYOND: Bi-monthly Artist Social Gathering - 3rd June 2026
YVAN Events
BEYOND: Bi-monthly Artist Social Gathering - 3rd June 2026
YVAN Events

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

YVAN Events
In-person BEYOND: Artist Social- 2nd April 2026, York
YVAN Events
In-person BEYOND: Artist Social- 2nd April 2026, York
YVAN Events

Join us for the BEYOND in-person edition on 2nd April 2026 in York.

YVAN Events
BEYOND: Bi-monthly Artist Social Gathering - 4th February 2026
YVAN Events
BEYOND: Bi-monthly Artist Social Gathering - 4th February 2026
YVAN Events

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

YVAN Events
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Artist Spotlights

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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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Charlie Hill (Uncover Cultural Skills)
Charlie Hill (Uncover Cultural Skills)
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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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