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We work with artists and creative professionals preparing a UK Global Talent application — including visual artists, photographers, musicians, theatre-makers, producers, and curators, as well as interdisciplinary and adjacent practices. We support your case when:
· Arts Council guidance feels hard to apply
· unclear fit with the Global Talent route
· uncertainty around projects and evidence
· refused application requiring restructuring
· overwhelming documentation
· unstructured portfolio and texts
· unclear framing of artistic practice
Led by Iryna Yauseyenka
I am an art manager with over 15 years of experience working across different artistic disciplines and formats. Over the past four years, my work has focused on preparing strong, well-structured cases for Arts Council England applications.
My core strength lies in strategic thinking and case assessment. I work with how an artistic practice is articulated, how evidence is selected and structured, and how a case is built so that it can be clearly understood by external assessors., an art manager focused on the realities of artistic practice, our team helps artists navigate the Global Talent process with clarity and confidence.
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ArtVisa is an art management practice working with Global Talent applications via Arts Council England. Cases are developed collaboratively with curators, critics, producers, and editors.
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ArtVisa provides art management and strategic
coordination of the application process. Legal and
immigration services are delivered independently by
our partner UK law firms and licensed professionals.
SERVICES
We focus on making artistic practice legible and coherent within the application framework.
Strategy call
A call for artists who are unsure how the Global Talent process applies to their practice, discipline, or professional background, and want to understand whether the Arts Council route is the right fit.
Portfolio review
A focused review of your portfolio and professional profile in relation to Arts Council England criteria. We assess the overall strength of your case, the suitability of selected projects and referees, and identify key risks and gaps before submission — or explain possible reasons for a previous rejection.
Full Case Support
Art management for artists who want a professional, structured approach to preparing and coordinating application materials. We help structure documents, clarify requirements, support decision-making, and address gaps identified during review, shaping existing materials into a coherent case ready for submission.
REVIEWS
Alina Umirova
illustrator
I used to think the Global Talent visa was something completely out of reach - more like a dream than a real possibility. But thanks to your team, we managed to put together a strong case in just one month.I still can’t quite believe that it actually worked out. I’m deeply grateful to you - working with you felt calm and genuinely reassuring. You were incredibly responsive, explained everything so clearly, helped me choose the strongest evidence for my application, and took so much stress off my shoulders.
Daria Denisenko
art festival producer
Iryna, thank you once again for your support with my UK Global Talent visa. I had a complex, non-obvious case, and after dozens of consultations with different specialists, you were the only one who identified a viable basis for my application - while everyone else told me there were no real chances.It was a long and challenging process, but you were consistently supportive and reassuring, which mattered just as much as the practical work.And I won’t even try to put into words the relief and happiness I feel now, having received the endorsement.
Polina Kulbachevskaia
video artist, filmmaker
Iryna supported me through every stage of the process - from the very first consultation to the final submission of the application. She did an enormous amount of work, taking on a significant part of the preparation and documentation.At the same time, Iryna was consistently attentive, patient, and genuinely supportive. Working with her felt comfortable and reassuring — everything was always clear, calm, and to the point. She approaches applications with the highest level of responsibility and never overlooks even the smallest details or potentially problematic areas.
Marta Lisovskaia
curator
I’m deeply grateful for the professionalism and the thoughtful, well-judged approach to my case. There were several aspects that could have been framed in different ways, and you chose the strongest and most convincing direction.Just as importantly, the psychological support you offered throughout the process was truly invaluable. Overall, what I received was a rare combination of professional excellence and genuinely comfortable communication - which, to me, is the best possible match.
Vadim Yatsun
photographer
My sincere thanks to Iryna for helping me structure my application properly and successfully secure the Global Talent visa. At the early stages, I was in a state of complete panic and uncertainty about which aspects of my creative work needed to be highlighted.Iryna was also incredibly helpful with the visual presentation of the materials, which is absolutely crucial. Arts Council reviewers are people too - it’s important that from the very first second they understand where to look and which elements of the case matter most.
Max Yarushin
musician
You saved me a million hours of trying to figure out the visa requirements, a million nerves dealing with the application itself, and patiently answered another two million questions along the way.
I’m really glad I decided to get your help.
ValERIA
photographer
This was a very positive experience. From the very beginning, everything was explained clearly and calmly - including the fact that the process could be challenging and would require patience.
That helped me set realistic expectations and feel confident that Iryna truly knew what she was doing and was being honest throughout.
Anastasia Vankova
theatre producer
I approached Iryna for support with my Global Talent visa as a theatre producer. Working with her felt incredibly comfortable - I was very nervous at the start, and Iryna offered constant support, helped me gather all the documents, handle the translations, and properly structure the case.I spent a minimal amount of time and energy and ended up with a fully prepared package that I simply had to upload to GOV.UK. I had no expectations — and in the end, I received a Promise of Talent.I wholeheartedly recommend Iryna - she’s truly excellent.
FAQ's
Many artists come to us because the fit is unclear. Our role is to assess how your practice aligns with the Arts Council criteria and how it could be positioned within the Global Talent route.
Our assessment is based strictly on official Arts Council England guidance, which defines eligible disciplines as well as practices that are not accepted under this route.
If the pathway is not suitable, we explain this openly — so you can make an informed decision before investing further time or resources.
If you need an expert assessment of your practice, a Strategy Call is a good place to start.
Both categories lead to the same Global Talent visa.
The distinction reflects career stage rather than artistic value.
Talent is typically suitable for more established artists with a strong, clearly recognisable practice and a sustained professional track record — usually five years or more.
Promise is designed for emerging artists who are actively building visibility and recognition, with a developing but already distinctive practice — usually three years or more.
We work with both Talent and Promise cases and focus on how your practice is framed and evidenced in relation to the relevant Arts Council criteria.
Yes, we can help. After a refusal, you receive a Proforma outlining the reasons for the decision. We review both your original application materials and the Proforma to assess whether the case can be appealed, reworked, or rebuilt for resubmission.
A refusal does not necessarily reflect the strength of your artistic practice. In many cases, it relates to how evidence was structured or presented in relation to the criteria — the application logic and documentation rather than the work itself.
We address this during a Portfolio Review and outline a realistic path forward. If you need a detailed analysis of a refusal, get in touch.
It depends on how prepared your case is and what you need clarity on.
Strategy Call is a good starting point if you have questions about your practice, the Arts Council guidance, or eligibility. It helps clarify whether the route is suitable for you and how the rules apply to your situation.
Portfolio Review is suitable if you already have materials prepared and want an informed assessment. We review selected projects and links, assess referees against the criteria, identify strengths and weaknesses, and outline a clear path or strategy towards submission.
Full Case Support is discussed during these sessions if ongoing support is needed. It involves coordinated, in-depth work on your case with full art management support, and the scope and timeline are agreed together before proceeding.
No. UK government application fees are not included in our services and are paid separately.
In addition to our fees, you will need to pay the Stage 1 endorsement application and assessment fee directly to the UK government.
If the endorsement is granted, visa application fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge are paid separately as part of the immigration stage.
All current fees and requirements are published on the official GOV.UK website.