Visual Arts

The "traditional" visual arts: painting, drawing, sculpture.

Sub-headings:

Drawing

Painting

Sculpture

Resources in this category:

American Federation of Arts
http://www.afaweb.org/

"The American Federation of Arts (AFA), a not-for-profit organization, develops and travels art exhibitions and educational, professional, and technical support programs in collaboration with the art museum community. Established by an act of Congress in 1909, the AFA is the oldest and most comprehensive organization of its kind, serving 550 museum members. "Aside from exhibitions, the AFA provides an array of programs and services for art museums. Visit programs for information about professional development opportunities and services for details on low-cost fine arts insurance and transportation, AFA's Technical Assistance Program, and room rentals for special events."

National Artists Equity Association
http://artists-equity.org/

"National Artists equity Association is a non-profit, aesthetically non-partisan, national organization for professional visual artists. Founded in 1947...National AEA [works] for improved economic conditions for visual artists and for the expansion and protection of artists’ rights. National AEA operates at the federal, state, and local levels through headquarters in Washington DC, its chapter organizations, and members-at-large." Site includes Declaration of Artists' Rights, information on Central Coast and Washington, DC chapters, and an artist-dealer contract.

National Association for the Visual Arts
http://www.visualarts.net.au/home/default.asp

"NAVA is the national advocacy, lobby and research organisation for the visual arts, crafts and design in Australia. NAVA members cover a broad spectrum of the community including artists, visual arts organisations, the arts education sector, public and commercial galleries and arts manufacturers and retailers. NAVA undertakes to represent the professional interests of these sectors to advance the visual arts, crafts and design in Australia." Site includes art classifieds, artist professional issues, indigenous art info and contacts, and a listing of art organizations.

Northwest Pastel Society
http://www.nwps.org/

The Northwest Pastel Society is a non-profit organization, founded in 1988, to promote pastel as a fine art medium; the NPS is affiliated with the International Association of Pastel Societies. The NPS site has links to current society news and an online member gallery. Members of NPS have access to a "members only" page, which includes a weekly chat line. The NPS can be contacted by e-mail, U.S.Post, or telephone. The site includes a print-and-mail membership form.

Society of Scribes
http://www.societyofscribes.org/

"Founded in 1974, and based in New York City, the SoS is a non-profit educational organization which promotes the study, teaching and practice of calligraphy and related disciplines. SoS fosters the appreciation, understanding and acceptance of calligraphy as a fine art. It also encourages fellowship and the exchange of ideas through its speakers, programs, workshops, exhibits and publications." This site has membership information, upcoming events, a gallery of members' works, and information on upcoming workshops and lectures.