Welcome to the VRA
The International Association of Image Media Professionals
The Visual Resources Association is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to furthering research and education in the field of image management and within the educational, cultural heritage, and commercial environments.
The Visual Resources Association (VRA) 2024 Conference Registration is open! Be sure to make your reservation by September 6, 2024 to secure the reduced Early Bird registration rate and join us October 8-10th, on-site at the Embassy Suites in downtown Minneapolis.
The VRA Travel Awards Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of Travel Awards for the 2024 VRA conference in Minneapolis, MN.
This is the July edition of VRA “Board Buzz”! This month's Buzz features President Xiaoli Ma sharing why she joined VRA, updates from CaMS, plus reminders for all of our recent announcements and upcoming deadlines.
Check out the Attendee Guide to get all of your questions answered, whether you're a first-time attendee or seasoned conference-goer -- it includes info for virtual attendees, transportation, accessibility and more.
The VRA Executive Board is pleased to announce the VRA 2024 Conference keynote speaker, Kao Kalia Yang. She is a Hmong American teacher, speaker, and writer. The Convocation Keynote is scheduled for October 8th, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. CDT, and will be open to the public via a YouTube livestream.
Introducing the VRA “Board Buzz”! This month’s Buzz includes a message from the Board President, Xiaoli Ma, and reminders for all of our recent announcements.
The Visual Resources Association (VRA) is pleased to announce its 2024 Workshop Season! Our first workshop is right around the corner! Details and registration are below for our popular Events Made Easy workshop. Scroll down for the dates and topics for the next three workshops in our 2024 season!
We are delighted to announce that VRA Travel Awards are available for attendance at the 2024 VRA conference in Minneapolis, October 8-10, 2024! The application submission deadline is July 8 at 11:59 pm EDT. The list of recipients will be announced on the VRA listserv the week of July 31.
The 50th Anniversary Edition of the VRA Bulletin (VRAB) is now available. This special edition celebrates 50 years of VRAB and all of the editors, advisors, and authors who have contributed to its legacy. Explore the new issue of the VRA's fully open access journal below.
The VRA Conference Planning Committee welcomes applications for in-person poster presenters at the conference. Unfortunately, at this time there is no virtual option for posters. The poster session will be held Wednesday, October 9, 4:30 p.m. CDT.
The VRA Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Service Award and the Nancy DeLaurier Award. These awards exist to honor outstanding efforts and people in visual resources that may otherwise go unrecognized.
The Visual Resources Association (VRA) 2024 Conference Registration is now open! Register now to take advantage of reduced Early Bird registration rates, and join us October 8-10th, on-site at the Embassy Suites in downtown Minneapolis or virtually.
The Visual Resource Association (VRA) 2024 Conference website and schedule is now live! The conference will be held October 8–10, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, MN.
The VRA Awards Committee is delighted to announce that fourteen information professionals have been selected as recipients of the 2024 vrcHost Membership Awards.
VRA 2024 will be held October 8–10, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in downtown Minneapolis, MN. The VRA Executive Board needs your help to make our conference a success!
The Visual Resources Association (VRA) is pleased to present the 2024-2025 VRA Professional Development Grant in the amount of $1,000 to Jung Soo Bae, Electronic Resources Librarian & Metadata Specialist, National Gallery of Art Library.
The VRA Awards Committee is scouting for potential nominees for 2024 Awards to be presented at the Annual Conference in Minneapolis.
The VRA Awards Committee is extending the application deadline for the vrcHost Membership Awards until Friday, March 29th, 2024!
The VRA Awards Committee is thrilled to announce that the vrcHost Membership Awards received generous sponsorship for a second year! This award exists to engage new members in the Association and help existing members who might need financial assistance to retain their VRA membership.
The VRA Executive Board is soliciting content proposals for the 2024 VRA Conference to be held from October 8–10, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in downtown Minneapolis, MN.
The Visual Resources Association (VRA) is pleased to invite applications for the 2024-2025 VRA Professional Development Grant. Applications are accepted January 18 – March 1, 2024.
The Visual Resources Association (VRA) is pleased to present the 2023-2024 VRA Project Grant in the amount of $3,000 to Virginia Seymour, Head Librarian of Research and Instruction, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).
The Visual Resources Association stands in unwavering solidarity with information professionals facing aggressive challenges to their mission and collections. We encourage VRA members to take action against censorship.
VRA is proud to announce its two highest honors presented at the 41st annual conference in San Antonio, Texas on September 27th, 2023!
The Visual Resources Association (VRA) is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Travel Awards Endowment. Founded through the generosity of a fellow VRA member, the fund provides long-term support for the Travel Awards program.
The Visual Resources Association (VRA) is pleased to invite applications for the 2023-2024 VRA Project Grant.
The Visual Resources Association (VRA) is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 VRA Internship Award in visual resources and image management.