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American Society of Portrait Artists
Oldest and largest portrait society in the world. Includes information on events, competitions, and how to become a patron.
http://www.asopa.com

The Art League
Non-profit organization composed of a fine art school, gallery and art supply store, dedicated to promoting the visual arts in the Washington, D.C. area.
http://www.theartleague.org

Artists League of Brooklyn
Non-profit organization serving the Brooklyn, NY community in the field of the visual fine arts.
http://www.a-l-b.org

ArtSpot
Collective of artists and sponsors from the South Puget Sound area of Washington state. Member galleries, moderated discussion, mailing list, news.
http://www.lewimaging.com/artspot/

Artwell
A not-for-profit community arts organization serving Northwest Connecticut, USA.
http://hometown.aol.com/joeyknow/jk6.html

Center for Arts and History
Lewis-Clark State College, Idaho, hosts art exhibits and special events.
http://www.lcsc.edu/centerforarts

Chester Springs Studio
Non-profit visual arts center located in the historic Yellow Springs, Pennsylvania, originating dynamic cultural resources for the support and enjoyment of art, including artist residencies, exhibitions, classes, and workshops.
http://www.chesterspringsstudio.org

Decorah Regional Arts Council
Promotes the arts and art education of northeast Iowa. Events, galleries, and artist directory.
http://artsdecorah.hypermart.net

Grass Roots Art and Community Effort
GRACE is dedicated to the discovery, development, and promotion of self-taught artists in Vermont. Includes galleries, biographies, and workshop details.
http://www.graceart.org

Highland Cultural Center
Non-profit multiarts organization. Fine art gallery, Hudson Valley Summer Music Festival and Hudson Valley Awards. Art classes and workshops.
http://www.hcc-arts.org/

Killeen Civic Art Guild
A non-profit group of area citizens dedicated to the advancement and promotion of art in Killeen, Texas and surrounding communities.
http://www.kcag.net/

Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts
A non-profit institution in Little Falls, NY that aims to provide arts exhibits and projects for the Mohawk Valley.
http://www.mohawkvalleyarts.org/

The National American Glass Club
A non-profit educational organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of all types of glass regardless of period or national origin.
http://www.glassclub.org

American Academy of Equine Art
AAEA of Lexington, Kentucky, offers exhibitions in the best of contemporary equine art. History, member galleries, events, and workshops.
http://www.aaea.net

Ontario Association of Art Galleries
Provides an opportunity for a collective examination of developing issues in the province's visual arts community. Contains resources, links, handbooks, and schedules.
http://www.interlog.com/~oaag/

Orange Art Center
Information on workshops and classes, exhibitions and the Orange Community Arts Council membership and events.
http://www.orangeartcenter.org/

Palos Verdes Art Center
Celebrate, appreciate and create art. Non-profit visual arts education, exhibition and community service programs in southwestern Los Angeles County.
http://www.pvartcenter.org/

Dottywood
Jessica Levine and her West Virginia non-profit organization assert art is fun to make in a group. Information on past and future workshops.
http://www.lewisburg.org/dottywood

Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Annual
Nation's oldest continuing outdoor art show of original fine art in Philedelphia, PA. History, awards, and exhibiting artists.
http://www.rittenhouseart.org/

Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum
An arena for the presentation, documentation, and support of visual and performing arts representing a wide range of attitudes and cultures encouraging high quality new work.
http://www.sbcaf.org

Alliance of Saltspring Artists
A showcase for a group of artists living on a small island in the North Pacific.
http://www.saltspring.com/art/Alliance.htm

Art This
Fosters understanding between art enthusiasts, emerging artists, and professionals through forums, programs, and exhibits.
http://artthis.com

Art on the Street
A non-profit program introducing emerging artists in an open forum combining art and fashion. Artist biographies, galleries, and pictures of past exhibitions.
http://artonthestreet.com

Creative Arts Society
A non-profit group open to anyone with an interest in the arts in the Austin, Texas area. Includes workshop, program, and activity information, as well as a newsletter.
http://www.creativeartssociety.org/

Gallery 218
An artist-run cooperative art gallery in Milwaukee, WI. Features exhibits, calendar of events, news, and information.
http://www.gallery218.com

Des Plaines Art Guild
Serves the Chicago area art community with demonstrations, fairs and scholarships. Offers meeting information, history, and links to related organizations and galleries.
http://www.dpag.org/

Asian American Women Artists Alliance
Collective based in New York, organizing two exhibitions a year and other art related events. Includes links to member pages, event information, and member services.
http://www.aawaa.org

Monterey Bay Women's Caucus for Art
A national organization for women actively engaged in the visual arts professions. Includes calendar of events, artist galleries, and links.
http://www.sasquatch.com/~mbwca

The Art League of Ocean City, Maryland
Schedules of exhibitions and workshops, gallery, contact and membership information, and description of its mission.
http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org

Hawaii Craftsmen
A non-profit organization which represents artists in the fields of ceramics, fiber, wood, metal, glass, and mixed media. Lists programs, membership information, and resources.
http://www.hawaiicraftsmen.org/

Santa Fe Art Institute
Residencies, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, and archived and future programs dedicated to exploring contemporary art and its relation to society.
http://sfai.org

Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art
Offers exhibitions, studio tours, community-oriented classes, workshops, and performances in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Member list contains sample artwork.
http://www.trafficzoneart.com

2J Art Society
An Austin, TX based social group for visual artists and the art-interested. Includes member gallery and meeting agendas.
http://www.artimatic.com/2j/

American Federation of Arts
Contains information on the AFA's travelling exhibitions, educational programs, and teacher materials.
http://www.afaweb.org

Arizona Artists Guild
Contains program and meeting information and addresses, as well as a forum and membership application.
http://www.geocities.com/amarie98/gld/Guild.html

Creative Clay
Offers classes to students of all ages with various disabilities in Florida. Includes exhibit information and sample artwork.
http://www.creativeclay.org/

Calyx Distinctive Arts
A group located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that shows and sells artwork. Displays sample work, explains how to submit artwork, and lists show schedules.
http://www.calyxart.com

Abington Art Center
A non-profit community art center located near Philadelphia. Offers a studio school, exhibition program, and a sculpture garden.
http://www.abingtonartcenter.org

Society of Canadian Artists
A national professional association of artists and associates, representing all visual arts. Includes gallery, events and exhibitions, and a tips and techniques section.
http://www.societyofcanadianartists.com

Santa Barbara Visual Arts
An directory of organizations in Santa Barbara County, CA. Includes listings for museums, galleries, events, and organizations.
http://www.sbva.org

Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Grant programs for mature painters, sculptors, and printmakers. Exhibitions and archives of the art of Adolph Gottlieb.
http://www.gottliebfoundation.org/

Buchanan Center for the Arts
Art exhibition and sales gallery with gift shop, art classes, and special events. Located in Monmouth, IL.
http://home.grics.net/bca/

Center for Railroad Photography and Art
Description of the organization and its programs, magazine, travelling exhibitions, calendar of events, and related links. Located in Madison, WI.
http://www.railphoto-art.org

Dot To Dot
A collaboration of artists and children dedicated to nurturing creative expression and cultural exchange between Mexico and the United States.
http://www.dottodott.org/

National Women's Caucus for Art
Major U.S. organization expanding opportunities and recognition for women actively engaged in visual arts professions.
http://nationalwca.com/

Olympia Art League
Located in Olympia, WA, with members working in watercolor, oil, pastel, gouache, pen and ink, pencil, sculture, and photography. Includes newsletter, meeting information, and member profiles.
http://olympiaartleague.com

Milwaukee Art Dealers Association
A non-profit organization of galleries, museums, colleges, and other venues dedicated to high standards of professionalism. Includes membership listings and event calendar.
http://www.milwaukeeartdealers.org/

WomanMade Gallery
Supports women in the arts by providing opportunities, awareness, and advocacy. Includes calendar of events, exhibitions, and newsletters. Centered in Chicago.
http://www.womanmade.org

American Society of Marine Artists
Recognizes and promotes marine art and history, and encourages cooperation among artists, historians, and enthusiasts. Includes gallery and artist index.
http://www.americansocietyofmarineartists.com

Art Society of Old Greenwich
Open to Greenwich, Connecticut, area artists working in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, sculpture, graphics, photography, drawing, and mixed media.
http://www.sidewalkartshow.com/page2.html

Young Women Student Caucus
YWSC is a sub-caucus of the National Womens Art Organization. Includes a gallery, membership information, and links to related organizations.
http://www.arc.losrios.edu/~artnm/flash/ywsc/

Women's Studio Center
A studio in Long Island City, NY, renting space to artists. Provides news articles and calendar of events.
http://www.womenstudiocenter.org

Kent Island Federation of Arts
Provides history, events, scholarship information, and members' galleries. Members use various media, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, photography, jewelry, clay, and woodworking.
http://kifa.us

Tennessee Art League
A non-profit art league for both artist and general public. Includes workshops, exhibitions, and links. Located in Nashville.
http://www.tennesseeartleague.org

Southern California Artists
A non-profit organization for working artists providing a forum for collaboration, exhibition, and dialogue. Includes upcoming events, archives, and member artwork.
http://www.southerncaliforniaartists.org

Banana Factory
A community arts and cultural center located in south Bethlehem, PA. Includes information on classes, exhibitions, members, and events.
http://www.bananafactory.org

Saskatchewan Professional Art Galleries Association
Association of art galleries. List of members, artists represented, exhibitions.
http://www.spaga.com/

Mountain Lake Workshop
Founded in 1983 by artist Ray Kass, this site details the community-based art collaborations undertaken by the program.
http://mountainlakeworkshop.org

Third Coast Artists Matrix
Online community of artists living and working in Chicago who believe that the city should define itself through art. Includes member profiles and related links.
http://3rdcoastartistmatrix.tripod.com

Lighting for Urban Rooftop Environments
LURE presents experimental outdoor projection events around Philadelphia and the world. Includes information on upcoming shows and photographs of past events.
http://www.lureprojects.org

Professional Association of Visual Artists
PAVA is located in central Florida. Includes an artists' directory, sampling of works categorized by media, and a local art resources list.
http://pava-artists.org

Art League of Long Island
Offers classes, workshops, exhibitions, summer programs for children and annual special events. Located in Huntington.
http://www.artleagueli.org/

Mineola League of the Arts
Painting, quilting, fiber and crafts guilds plus classes and events. Mineola, Texas.
http://www.lakecountry.net/~mlota

The Violette de Mazia Trust
Develops and underwrites programs that advance, teach, study, promote and otherwise support aesthetics and the appreciation of art, based on the methods Dr. Albert C. Barnes.
http://www.demazia.org/

National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture
Directory of media arts groups, job and events listings, resources, funding, articles, links, and information on NAMAC, a nonprofit alliance of arts organizations.
http://www.namac.org/

Pull Focus Pushing Forward
National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture conference 2002, held in Seattle, WA. Includes conference reports and videos.
http://www.pullfocus.org

Fairfield Visual Arts Association
Encourages artists to exhibit their work for the cultural benefit of the community in Fairfield, CA. Includes events, classes and workshops, and meeting information.
http://fairfieldvisualarts.org

Public Art Works
Supports placing art in unusual, public locations. Includes past works and contact information. Centered in Texas.
http://www.publicartworks.org

Sedona Visual Artists Coalition
Creating an exploratory, supportive and educational artistic community. Includes brief member profiles and portfolios, as well as a calendar of events and forum.
http://www.sedonaartistscoalition.org

Andovers Aritsts Guild
Non-profit organization in the greater Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts. Offers monthly demonstrations as well as exhibition opportunities.
http://home.comcast.net/~sullicorbitt/aag.html

Santa Clarita Artists' Association
A non-profit organization that provides scholarships for students in the Wm. S. Hart School District. Includes art exhibits and shows, demonstrations, and workshops.
http://www.santaclaritaartists.org

Self-Help Graphics and Art
A community visual arts center located in Los Angeles. Printmaking studios, gallery, and programs promote Chicano artists to national and international audiences.
http://selfhelpgraphics.com

Kenai Fine Arts Center
Home for the Peninsula Art Guild, a non-profit organization supporting visual arts on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Includes member links, workshops, and news.
http://www.kenai.net/finearts

American Women Artists
Includes history, festivals, and members of the non-profit organization dedicated to the inspiration, celebration, and encouragement of women in the arts.
http://www.americanwomenartists.org

Nordic5Arts
A cultural group open to Scandinavian-American and Scandinavian artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Features events and member artwork.
http://www.nordic5arts.com

Flushing Art League of Queens
Welcomes all artists of all media and any country to join. Includes directory to members' pages.
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/fal

Antfarm Studios
A diverse studio group working in metal, wood, clay, print, handmade books, paint, drawing, and fiber. Displays work and archives past events. Based in Raleigh, NC.
http://www.antfarmstudios.org/

Hudson Society of Artists
A group of individuals in Ohio interested in furthering artistic endeavors in the community. Contains information, program schedule, and member gallery.
http://members.aol.com/hudsonartists

Women's Caucus for Art - New Hampshire Chapter
Promotes the advancement of women in visual arts. Includes newsletter, event and exhibition schedules, and member sites.
http://www.wcanh.org

San Dieguito Art Guild and Off Track Gallery
Dedicated fostering artistic growth in California by promoting interest, education, knowledge and skills in the visual arts. Also offers a newsletter and tutorials.
http://www.offtrackgallery.com/

Kings Point Art League
KPAL sponsors art demonstrations, shows and art related community events in the west coast of Florida. Includes gallery and event calendar.
http://www.southbaygallery.com/KPAL.htm

The Community Of Artists
The COA of Arvada, Colorado, arranges and promotes exhibitions and events via monthly meetings. Includes press releases, events listings and an exhibition schedule.
http://www.thecoa.com

The Creative Range Art Center
Minnesota artists association to further the Iron Range arts. Includes events, class information, history, and links to related sites.
http://www.rangeartcenter.org

Arlington Artists Alliance
Works to promote visual art in Arlington County, Virginia. Includes upcoming exhibits, showcases of members' artwork, and information for members.
http://www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org

California Art Club
Professional organization representing painters and sculptors. Includes galleries, a discussion board, and member and artist directories.
http://www.californiaartclub.org/

Dutchess County Arts Council
Offers grant opportunities for Dutchess and Ulster County artists and organizations, calendar of events for the region, and opportunities for artists.
http://artsmidhudson.org

Texas Artist Museum Society
Promotes interest in art and makes art availible in the community. Includes information on classes, events, and artist funding.
http://www.art-tams.com

The National Arts Program
Provides assistance for the development of artistic expression and talents. Includes exhibition schedules, sample artwork, and contact information.
http://www.ntlartsprog.org

Texas Association of Schools of Art
Membership consists of Texas college and university art departments and faculty. Conferences, projects, and exhibits.
http://www.tasart.org/

Walker's Center for the Arts
A community art center in located in the Walker's Point, Milwaukee, WI. Exhibitions, performances, and hands-on workshops.
http://www.execpc.com/~wpca

Temari
A non-profit organization perpetuating Asian and Pacific arts located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Featuring classes, guest artists, and special events.
http://www.temaricenter.com/

American Plains Artists
Organization of traditional, realistic works in oil, watercolor, pastel, drawing media, and sculpture. Includes information on the annual juried show.
http://www.americanplainsartists.com

Seven Directions Children's Art Institute
Offers innovative art classes in Santa Cruz County. All classes incorporate art history, specific techniques, and emphasize each child's unique vision.
http://www.sevendirections.org

Austin Visual Arts Association
Non-profit arts organization in Austin, TX. Includes information about exhibits, opportunities, programs, and links.
http://www.avaaonline.org



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