Regional Art Service Organizations

State arts agencies and regional state agencies can be located through the website sponsored by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. www.nasaa-arts.org/About/State-Arts-Agency-Directory.php Other arts organizations are listed by state in alphabetical order. CALIFORNIA Alliance of California Artists www.allianceofcaliforniaartists.com A membership organization that sponsors exhibitions and workshops. The Center for Read more…

Art Service Organizations Abroad

AUSTRALIA National Association for the Visual Arts, Ltd. www.visualarts.net.au Represents the interests of professional visual artists in Australia through advocacy, representation, and services. Provides career advice and contacts. CANADA Canada Council for the Arts http://canadacouncil.ca Awards grants to artists throughout Canada. Canadian Crafts Federation canadiancraftsfederation.ca Provides information and services to Read more…

Art and Healing

Resources that focus on the relationship between art and healing. Includes organizations that support art and healing and offer artists sales and exhibition opportunities. ORGANIZATIONS ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Aesthetics, Inc. www.aesthetics.net  Incorporates art into heath care, validating the relationship between the community and the hospital. Health-care designers, art Read more…

Artwork Care & Maintenance

A list of resources pertaining to artwork care and maintenance. Resources provide advice and information on care of artwork.   ORGANIZATIONS ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER   International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works  https://www.iiconservation.org  A national membership organization of conservation professionals. Provides information on conserving works of art. Read more…

Prints and Printmaking

Resources for creating digital prints, and hand-pulled prints, including publications, organizations, and websites. ORGANIZATIONS ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER American Print Alliance www.printalliance.org A non-profit consortium of printmakers’ councils. Publishes Contemporary Impressions and  Guide to Printmaking, Papermaking and Book Arts Workshops in Canada and the United States. Boston Printmakers www.bostonprintmakers.org Read more…

Artists’ Books

A list of resources for artists who are creating artists’ books, including publishers, retail outlets and organizations that provide support services for artists’ books. ORGANIZATIONS ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Art Metropole www.artmetropole.com A nonprofit organization that publishes and sells artists books. Based in Toronto. Bookartbookshop www.bookartbookshop.com Sells artists books Read more…

Other Resources

National Art Service Organizations: A list of national arts organizations that offer services to artists. Regional Art Service Organizations:  A list of regional arts organizations that offer services to artists. Art Service Organizations Abroad: Art service organizations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Artists with Special Challenges: Resources for artists with challenges, including Read more…