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The American Society of Classical Realism
Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving classical realism and new American impressionist painting.
http://www.classicalrealism.com/
Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (AMFPA)
A worldwide association of artists that organizes a wide range of exhibitions, sells original art works and permits publishing houses to reproduce their works as art greeting cards and calendars.
http://www.amfpa.com/
Brooklyn Watercolor Society
Non-profit organization serving to further the creative efforts of its members and to cultivate interest in the transparent watercolor medium.
http://www.bws.org/
Open Art Space
Encompasses various art forms; provides exhibitions of member artists and membership information.
http://www.openartspace.org/
Aquanet
Online watercolor society using e-mail and web sites to promote and teach art with a main focus on watercolor.
http://aquanetart.com/
California Watercolor Association (CWA)
The largest water media organization in California, a newsletter, workshops, and exhibitions.
http://californiawatercolor.org/
APOW: Associated Pastelists On the Web
A juried group of nationally recognized pastelists exhibiting their original portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and abstract paintings online.
http://www.artshow.com/apow/index.html
Pastel Artists of Ontario
Our mission is to promote public appreciation of art in soft pastel and to improve the skills of artists working in this fine art medium.
http://www.pastelartists.com/
Bastrop Fine Arts Guild
Association of visual artists in Bastrop, Texas, dedicated to promoting and encouraging fine art in this community. View art, schedules and events.
http://www.jocastilloart.com/bastropfineartsguild
The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild
Information about SAWG, its members, watercolor workshops, classes and plein-aire paint outs, The Watercolor Gallery shows, and other activities of interest to watercolor artists, patrons and collectors.
http://www.watercolor-sawg.org/
Pikes Peak Watercolor Society
A non-profit group of Pikes Peak Region of Colorado watercolor artists, art, galleries, and web pages.
http://www.pcisys.net/~ppwsart
Pastel Society of America
The oldest pastel society in the United States promoting the use of the pastel medium. Activities include exhibitions, workshops and classes in pastel.
http://www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org
International Association of Pastel Societies
An association for pastel societies with information for pastel artists, including conventions and member societies.
http://www.pastelinternational.com/
Pastel Society of New Mexico
Regional organization formed in 1989 to fulfill a need to promote the soft pastel medium and to encourage the use of pastels by artists and foster public understanding and appreciation of pastels as a painting medium. A virtual gallery for members, exhibits, workshops and links to individual member pages.
http://www.pastelsocietynm.org/psnm
Chapin's Studio Site of Plein air Painting
Academy based on the old idea of an academy of arts, it is not about self aggrandizement but about the mutual learning and promotion of the ideals and excellence in the arts.
http://nhstudios.com/
Pastel Society of North Carolina
Showcases the member pastel artists and their work. Exhibits with maps are listed. Short biography and contact information for each artist also available.
http://pastelsocietyofnc.com
Associated Creative Artists
Associated Creative Artists was chartered in 1954 by a small group of Dallas artists to promote representational art. Introduction, membership information, calendar, member portfolios.
http://acadallas.org/
Midwest Watercolor Society
A national organization devoted to advancing the stature of transparent watercolor as a major expression and to foster its appreciation. Membership, exhibitions, and news.
http://www.watercolors.org/
Sumi-e Society Midwest
Branch of the Sumi-e Society of America. Resource for Oriental brush painting and calligraphy, techniques, teachers, and supplies. Also has a gift shop and gallery.
http://www.silverdragonstudio.com/sumi-e/index.html
Georgian Bay Arts and Crafts Association
A non profit organization in Ontario with over a hundred members. Introduction, membership information, calendar, and featured artists.
http://www.gbaca.com/
Buckinghamshire Art Society
Association of painters, sculptors and print-makers. Gallery of members' artwork as well as information about upcoming exhibitions and other art related events in Buckinghamshire. Also links to some members' websites.
http://www.bucksart.co.uk/
Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County
WASCO is a Sonoma County watercolor organization whose purpose is to promote the values and acceptance of watercolor as a viable art form. Membership information and portfolios.
http://www.wascoart.org/
Smacme Arts Group
Founded to promote and support international post-graduate level artists with ties to Yorkshire, UK. Images and introduction.
http://www.smacme.com/
Women Painters of Washington
Organization of women painters in the state of Washington. Includes history and general information, application, member biographies and image galleries, and member area.
http://womenpainters.com/
Allied Artists of America
Founded in 1914 for the advancement of American art. It is based in New York City, has about 1,000 members all over the world. Membership, officers, and exhibitions and awards they sponsor.
http://www.alliedartistsofamerica.org/
Alberta Artists with Brain Injury
Support site for promoting artists with brain injury. Includes mission statement, membership information, and member pages.
http://www.mik-a-low.com/
Wallingford and District Art Club
The club maintains a programme of workshops, demonstrations by artists and outings to exhibitions. Also organises an annual exhibition for members to market their work. Administrative information and member paintings and drawings.
http://www.artclub.fsworld.co.uk/
Florida Watercolor Society
A society of over 1,000 Florida watercolorists whose goal is to contribute to the state's cultural atmosphere, educate and assist anyone intested in watercolor.
http://www.floridawatercolor.org/
West Texas Watercolor Society
The organization's site contains a calendar, gallery, membership list, workshop information, newsletters, and current events.
http://members.cox.net/wtws/
The Fred Oldfield Western Heritage Center
A non-profit interactive learning center dedicated to the preservation of Fred Oldfield's dream of sharing his life, his art, and the culture of the American West. Images, travel directions, membership, and gift shop.
http://www.fredoldfieldcenter.org/
Nanfeng Painting Association
Presents the works of painters from all walks of life, with a short introduction and contact information. Centered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
http://home.kimo.com.tw/nanfengpainting/
Nepean Art Society
Society of artists in the Penrith area, Australia. Presents information on their lessons and life drawing sessions. Also has a members' gallery.
http://www.geocities.com/nepeanartsociety/
Chinese Brush Painters Society
Society for the practice and promotion of Chinese brush painting, mainly in the United Kingdom. Includes administrative information and members' pages.
http://www.easyk.co.uk/CBPSFILE/
Houston Chinese Amateur Painting Club
Organization information, member galleries, and shop for paintings in Western style. English and Chinese.
http://www.hcapc.com/
Brierley Hill Arts Society
Amateur and professional artists from Brierley Hill, UK, and the surrounding areas. Meetings, exhibitions, and calendar. No images.
http://mysite.freeserve.com/brierleyhillarts/
Weetah-Art
A group of artists and craftspeople living in close proximity to each other in the relaxed rural setting of northern Tasmania, Australia. The artists all work from their own studios or workshops within two kilometers of each other. Images, news, artists' biographies, and information about Weetah, including travel information.
http://www.weetah-art.com
Virginia Watercolor Society
Society of watercolor and watermedia artists in Virginia. General and membership information, links to other watercolor societies, exhibitions.
http://www.virginiawatercolorsociety.org/
Community Arts Association
Tax-exempt, non-profit, co-operative organization open to all artists and art enthusiasts. Membership includes artists from Northern New Jersey and lower New York State. Membership, shows, contest, and newsletter.
http://www.caafinearts.org/
Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod
Non-profit organization promoting pastel artwork. Classes and workshops are listed, along with sample galleries and exhibition schedules.
http://www.capecodpastelsociety.com/
Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors
Membership information, member biographies and virtual gallery, history of organization, and events.
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mswps/
Western Artists of America
Showcasing WAA members doing fine Western art in the United States. Memberhship information, members' list, shows, and images of works in several media.
http://www.westernartistsofamerica.com/
Fine Arts Association of Romania
Non-governmental institution of professional artists. General and administrative information, events, and listing of Romanian art galleries.
http://www.uap.ro/
Worthington Area Art League
Worthington, Ohio. Members gallery of fine art, paintings, ceramics, and other media. Also administrative information, schedules, and detailed contact information for members.
http://www.artinview.com/
Lake Artists Society
Member information and online exhibition of their paintings, history, shows. Based in the Lake District, UK.
http://www.lakeartists.org.uk
Plein Air Painters of America
Founded in 1986, this group of on-location painters is renowned for its annual exhibition on Catalina Island and for its workshops held across the country. Workshop schedules, artists' web sites, hints, news and exhibits.
http://www.p-a-p-a.com
Brooklyn Working Artists Coalition,BWAC
The largest artist run, not for profit art organization in Brooklyn. Conduit between the rich and diverse arts community of Brooklyn and the general public as well as the greater art world. Artist slide file, (3) three major Brooklyn art exhibitions each year, calendar.
http://www.bwac.org
Art Renewal Center
Combines international art news, reviews, articles, scholarship competitions and a large research library of master paintings.
http://www.artrenewal.org/
Washington Society of Landscape Artists
Juried membership of 40 painters listing their exhibitions, activities and history. Includes a member's bulletin board and activities calendar.
http://www.wslp.org/
St. Louis Watercolor Society
Nonprofit membership society dedicated to educating artists in water media and promoting visual arts. Member gallery, news, calendar of events.
http://www.stlws.org/
Society of Tempera Painters
This website is devoted exclusively to the Egg Tempera painting medium. The Society supports improvement in the art of Tempera Painting by the interchange of the knowledge and experience of the members.
http://www.eggtempera.com/
Richmond Esoteric Art League
Figurative realism with a non-conventional flair. Includes news and exhibition information. The league is based in Richmond, Virginia.
http://www.realart.org/
Watercolor Society of Oregon
A non-profit, educational association of selected watermedia artists. Juried exhibits are held at conventions twice a year. Includes Watermark, a quarterly newsletter, and links to members' sites.
http://www.watercolorsocietyoforegon.com/
Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters
Oldest fraternity of professional fine artists in America formed in 1926. Artists' biographies and samples, history, news, scholarships.
http://www.psgart.org/
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