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
Creative Routes
Creative Routes

Connecting creative people with cultural destinations, building travel confidence and community knowledge exchange across Global Majority women’s groups in Doncaster and Rotherham. Sept 26-Mar 28.

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YVAN Annual Report 2025–26
YVAN Annual Report 2025–26

YVAN are delighted to share our Annual Report for 2025-26.

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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. Find our AI Statement here.

Our Activity

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BEYOND: Bi-monthly Artist Social Gathering - 2nd December 2026
YVAN Events
BEYOND: Bi-monthly Artist Social Gathering - 2nd December 2026
YVAN Events

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

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YVAN Events
Creative Routes
Creative Routes

Connecting creative people with cultural destinations, building travel confidence and community knowledge exchange across Global Majority women’s groups in Doncaster and Rotherham. Sept 26-Mar 28.

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YVAN Annual Report 2025–26
YVAN Events
YVAN Annual Report 2025–26
YVAN Events

YVAN are delighted to share our Annual Report for 2025-26.

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YVAN Events
BEYOND: Bi-monthly Artist Social Gathering - 7th October 2026
YVAN Events
BEYOND: Bi-monthly Artist Social Gathering - 7th October 2026
YVAN Events

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

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Resources

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Resource Hub
Resource Hub

Sustainable resources from the creative and cultural industries, Find high-quality materials from theatre, film, TV, arts and other creative projects. Reduce waste, cut costs, and be part of a circular economy!

Approx. reading time to gain hub understanding: 15-30min

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Gallery Climate Coalition Artist Toolkit (Copy)
Gallery Climate Coalition Artist Toolkit (Copy)

A guide to reducing the environmental impact of exhibitions

Approx. reading time for full toolkit: 25-65min

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Gallery Climate Coalition Artist Toolkit
Gallery Climate Coalition Artist Toolkit

The GCC Artist Toolkit brings together practical ideas, actions and resources to support artists in addressing the climate crisis.

Approx. reading time for full toolkit: 1.5-3 hours.

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Co-Creating a Climate Justice Policy (Common Wealth Theatre)
Co-Creating a Climate Justice Policy (Common Wealth Theatre)

How can we create a climate justice policy that our communities are invested in? In this blog, Common Wealth Theatre are sharing the process they moved through to face-up to that challenge.

Approx. reading time for full report: 10–20 minutes.

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Artist Spotlights

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Sam Metz (Government Art Collection)
Sam Metz (Government Art Collection)
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Kedisha Coakley (Government Art Collection)
Kedisha Coakley (Government Art Collection)
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Karanjit Panesar (Government Art Collection)
Karanjit Panesar (Government Art Collection)
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Grace Clifford (Government Art Collection)
Grace Clifford (Government Art Collection)
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Network Spotlights

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Humber Street Gallery
Humber Street Gallery

We’re turning the spotlight on Humber Street Gallery in Hull, a place we regularly feature in our roundups and highlights, but one we thought deserved a closer introduction.

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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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Job Opportunity: Engagement Worker
Job Opportunity: Engagement Worker
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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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