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.
Minneapolis, Minnesota is part of the homeland of the Dakota and Anishinaabe (Ojibwe). Today, Dakota, Ojibwe, and many other Indigenous Americans make their home in the Twin Cities. As the Visual Resources Association visits Minneapolis for our 2024 Annual Conference, we acknowledge and pay respect to the Indigenous people of Minneapolis, past and present.
Cultural heritage work has both a colonial history and present. As such, it is incumbent upon us to lessen the ongoing, harmful impact of settler colonialism. This, however, is not a statement of passivity. As a profession, there are things each of us can do.
Thinking of joining us at VRA 2024 in Minneapolis? As of August 27th, all rooms are sold out at the former $179/night rate. However, we were able to secure additional upgraded rooms at $209 (+taxes) per night. Be sure to make your reservation by next Friday, September 6, 2024 to secure this rate (subject to availability) 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.