Voluntary Arts Network

The development agency for the voluntary arts

Voluntary Arts Network aims to promote participation in the arts and crafts across the UK and Republic of Ireland. We recognise that they are a key part of our culture and as such they are absolutely vital to our health, social and economic development.

Over half the UK adult population is involved in the voluntary arts and crafts - those arts and crafts that people undertake for self-improvement, social networking and leisure, but not primarily for payment. They are wide-ranging and include folk, dance, drama, literature, media, music, visual arts, crafts and applied arts, and festivals.

The Voluntary Arts Directory of Amateur Art and Craft Forms

First edition

This directory – the first of its kind – lists dozens of amateur art and craft forms practiced. It provides a resource for individuals who are keen to express themselves creatively, but are as yet unsure of which art or craft form is right for them. If you are inspired by any of those featured in the publication, you can contact the relevant umbrella or lead body for further details of groups or workshops in your area.

For more information and to order online, visit www.voluntaryarts.org/artandcraftforms.

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Sign up to the new-look VAN e-news

The VAN e-news has been redesigned! We have taken into account all the feedback we have received over the past year to create the new design. If you are a regular VAN news subscriber, let us know what you think by emailing info@voluntaryarts.org. If you have recently stopped receiving the e-news, please check your spam folder in case the new design has been identified incorrectly.

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