Briefing

UK Visual Arts Support Ecology Summit

A recording and resource from an event by CVAN and partners DACS, FRANK, and a-n addressing addressing studios, pay, labour, AI and copyright.

CVAN National with partners DACS, FRANK, and a-n came together in November 2025 for the first UK Visual Arts Support Ecology Summit, uniting artists, unions, and organisations to address affordable studios, fair pay, hidden labour, and the impact of AI and copyright. The event set the tone for a more connected, evidence-driven and equitable future.

You can watch the summit recordings and view a set of resources by following the link below.

Visual Arts Support Ecology Summit resrouce

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