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Visual Arts: Useful Websites

Covers Fine Art; Foundation Diploma in Art and Design; Photography and Video Production

Useful websites

Arts Council England
The Black Arts Forum (BAF)
British Association of Art Therapists
Museum Association
National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD)
The leading voice for art, craft & design education across all sectors, all phases, throughout the UK and beyond.
Visual Artists Association
The Visual Artists Association is a professional body for artists across the UK & Internationally.

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