National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) aggregated collection of records

fonds

1980-2000

Clippings, Ephemera, Textual Records

9675764

10.7 metres of textual material (55 boxes and 4 outsize boxes)

The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) was established in 1983, and is the peak body representing and advancing the professional interests of the Australian visual arts, craft and design sector.

NAVA has been very influential in bringing about policy and legislative change to encourage the growth and development of the sector and to increase professionalism within the industry. It has also provided direct service to members through offering expert advice, representation, resources and a range of other services.

NAVA undertakes advocacy and lobbying, research, policy and project development, data collection and analysis, professional representation and service provision.

NAVA's constituency includes visual artists, craft/design practitioners, other arts professionals including curators, agents, educators, arts writers and critics, arts administrators, art librarians & conservators, and a range of organisations including public, artist run and commercial galleries, arts agencies, arts service organisations, educational institutions, arts publications, manufacturers and retailers.

References:
ArtsHub, 'COMPANY PROFILE: NAVA' http://au.artshub.com/au/directory/company/new-south-wales/-/associations-and-charities/nava-108343 (accessed 9 September 2013)

COLLECTION 1
National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) records, ca. 1983-1992

COLLECTION 2
National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) further records, 1984-1991

COLLECTION 3
National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) further records, 1985-2013