Arts Advocacy and Education
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Americans For The ArtsA nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in the United States.
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National Art Education AssociationA professional membership organization for visual arts educators.
Professional Organizations
The following links are examples of professional organizations in arts related fields. To find the professional organization of a field of interest to you, you can Google the name of the field and terms like "conference" or "association." You may find there are local, state, or regional chapters of national and international organizations.
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AIGAFounded as the American Institute of Graphic Arts. but now known as AIGA, the professional association for design.
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American Alliance of Museums (AAM)Formerly the American Association of Museums, AAM has been bringing museums together since 1906, helping to develop standards and best practices, gathering and sharing knowledge, and providing advocacy on issues of concern to the museum community.
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American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)The oldest, largest and only multi-disciplinary professional organization for interior designers, interior design students and the manufacturers and suppliers who support the profession.
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American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic WorksThe American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC) is the national membership organization supporting conservation professionals in preserving cultural heritage by establishing and upholding professional standards, promoting research and publications, providing educational opportunities, and fostering the exchange of knowledge among conservators, allied professionals, and the public.
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College Art Association (CAA)CAA promotes visual arts and their understanding through advocacy, intellectual engagement, and a commitment to the diversity of practices and practitioners.
Regional and Special Interest Groups
Use a web search engine to locate regional and subject specialized interest groups/organizations. Some organizations may require a membership fee to submit works to exhibits or receive their publications.
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Asian American Women Artists AllianceThe Asian American Women Artists Alliance is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which
supports and promotes Asian American Women Artists in the visual, literary and performing
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Bay Area Glass InstituteBAGI is the only public access glass-working facility in Santa Clara County that has fully functional glassblowing, fusing and torch working studios. As a recognized 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, BAGI is funded in part by the City of San Jose's Office of Cultural Affairs and the Arts Council Silicon Valley.
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California Society of PrintmakersThe California Society of Printmakers (CSP) is a non-profit 501 (c) arts organization which promotes the practice and appreciation of fine art contemporary printmaking in the West.
Grants and Artist Calls
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California Arts CouncilGrants, calls for art, jobs, and internships.