Why Join CVAN London?
CVAN London is a dynamic, research-led support and advocacy network dedicated to artists, arts professionals, galleries, organisations, studios, and art schools across London.
As a member, you’ll be part of an influential community committed to shaping a vibrant and sustainable visual arts sector.
Join CVAN London today and be a part of a network that not only supports the visual arts but actively shapes its future.
What We Offer:
Support and Advocacy: We champion the needs of the visual arts sector, working to ensure artists and organisations receive the recognition and support they deserve.
Collaborative Network: Connect with like-minded practitioners and organisations to build friendships, collaboration and mutual support within the arts community. CVAN London can amplify your opportunities and impact through our shared communications channels.
Innovative Practices: Engage with governance models that actively perform anti-racism and develop trauma-informed and transformative justice practices.
Inclusive Approaches: Explore ways of working that center the intersectionalities of lived experiences, ensuring diverse voices are heard and valued.
Sustainable Future: Join our efforts to reform funding approaches, fostering an anti-racist ecosystem that supports long-term sustainability for the arts sector.
By becoming a member of CVAN London, you’ll not only receive vital support but also play a crucial role in shaping the future of the visual arts.
We run monthly members meetings and work on a series of issues which derive from these conversations.
CVAN London is focused on three strands: Sustainability, Education and Equality.
Network members are committed to:
- Sharing expertise with peers and opportunities within the network
- Participate in critical dialogue/discussions
- Work collectively to sustain and thrive
- Give voice to your community & organisation
- Support and guide artists via meetings, access to studios, teaching opportunities, exhibition calls, professional development, and knowledge exchange
- Commit to multi-species justice eg racial social environmental justice
How to Join
Please fill out the form below to have an initial conversation with our director Jo Townshend
This membership is open to galleries, studios, producers, independent curators and boroughs of culture working in London.
We also have a membership for artists here