Visual Arts

This non-profit organization is comprised of some of the leading galleries in fine art. The two major features of this site is information on their annual art show in New York City and their full-text, 42 page Collectors Guide, which is written to assist collectors in building a quality art collection. Their members directory can quite invaluable for artists searching for high-end galleries.

"Is an organization of professionals dedicated to the belief that making art is healing and life enhancing."

Founded in 1939, the American Color Print Society sponsors membershows and art competitions open to nonmembers. It briefly describes 21 different "hand made print" techniques. It also features a members' gallery.

Founded in 1866 to promote the art of watercolor painting in America. Each year it sponsorsa juried exhibition and it supports a scholarship program.

Provides a wide range of information and services for the arts and provides research materials for art advocates.

Association of personal property appraisers who focus on fine and decorative arts. Its mission is to develop and promote standards of excellence. Publishes related news items.

Features the history of the process, describes the process, sample art of its members, and links to related web sites.

Professional association providing career information, grants and fellowships, and sponsors an annual conference. Membership is open to individuals or institutions.

The web site features a gallery of members' work, product information, exhibition opportunities, news announcements and a blog.

"Founded in 1971, The Glass Art Society is an international non-profit organization that exists to promote the appreciation and development of the glass arts."

Promotes appreciation and understanding of fine prints.

include art law & cultural property, catalogues raisonnes, provenance guide, collectors corner, & news reports.

Features members artwork, sponsors workshops, and briefly describes the process.

This educational organization promotes awareness and appreciation of the original print, book, hand made paper, and drawing art forms. Its web site features information on exhibitions, conferences, a journal, a blog, members' art, and links to related web sites.

Established for visual arts educators, univrsity professors, researchers and scholars, and art museum educators. Features news and events, employment opportunites, lesson plans, and research and grants.

Its goal is to promote and improve the profession and economic success of the artist.

The world's largest organization of professional cartoon artists. Offers extensive links to artists and related websites.

"Promotes the advancement of collage as a major art medium and assists in the education of the public through exhibits, workshops, lectures and publications." Includes extensive links to related web sites.

Provides financial and informational support for the arts, including grants, an online magazine, interviews with artists, and research reports.

Dedicated to promoting excellence in representational art through the sponsoring of regional shows, educational programs, and scholarships. The web site features articles, job opportunities, a blog and much more.

Founded in 1972, its objectives are to set standards of excellence and promote the medium. It sponsors shows and workshops and provides a PDF of its magazine.

"Dedicated to excellence in outdoor painting through Shows, Workshops and Fellowship.

Founded in 1998

"Is an educational non-profit organization committed to informing our membership about issues and processes concerning original prints, drawings, book arts and handmade paper." It sponsors conferences, workshops, and exhibitions, lists job opportunities and features art of its members.

"An international organization dedicated to the study of animation history and theory.

Organization of professional illustrators to promote the art of illustration.

This site provides information on the musuem activities and provides access to an extensive array of images of famous works of art.

provides direct in depth links to popular art topics.

Features many works from their collection, many videos, blogs, online lectures, and more.

Specializes in modern and contemporary art provides multimedia presentations of images of artwork, audio and video presentations, and podcasts.

Offers full range of art from all over the world and from ancietn to contemporary. The web site provides many images reflecting the breadth and depth of the collection.

Houses artwork from across the spectrum of world art. Its web site features numerous images and videos.

France. This site provides information about the museum, provides images of numerous iconic works of art and has has several educational videos.

This site possesses extensive resources such as art images and videos.

France. Focuses on French art created between 1848 and 1914 with special ephasis on the impressionists. Provides access to many images and several video presentations.

Contains extensive images and information on selected artists.

United Kingdom. Features numerous images of works of art from the collection. Biographical information is available on many of the artists. It includes an art glossary. The collection represents all major traditions of Western European art.

Preserves, collects, and exhibits great works of art from around the world. Offers numerous imags with extensive commentary and includes many videos.

Spain. Offers many features including access to approximately 1000 works of the Museum's collection, accompanied by a short discussion of each work.

Excellent source for surveying American art, featuring extensive text and images. Includes webcasts, podcasts, videos, and online exhibits.

United States. Presents works and information of contemporary artists of African descent.

United Kingdom. Represents four museums: Britain, Modern, Liverpool, St. Ives. Each museum site includes a number of educational features, with many images.

Italy. Offers excellent images of some of Italian Renaissance iconic works of art and links to other important museums of Florence.

Museum dedicated to the art of Andy Warhol. Provides biographical information and numerous examples of his work.

Museum ot twentieth century and contemporary American Art with an emphasis on living artists. The web site features extensive images from the permanent collection and video presentations.