Welcome Teachers of the Visual Arts!

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• Organizations
• Training for K-12

Organizations

1. Alliance of Queens Artists
   Events, exhibitions and activities of the AQA. Online exhibition features members work in a variety of media.
2. American Academy of Equine Art
   Association offering workshops, newsletter and other merchandise. Features an online collection of drawings, paintings and sculptures of horses.
3. Americans for the Arts
   Access to arts policy, information for grants, arts education, advocacy initiatives, and further art resources.
4. Arizona Commission on the Arts
   Artists within the state can find details on available grants and programs, a list of arts education resources, and news on upcoming events.
5. Art & Science Collaborations
   Network for artists who either use or are inspired by science and technology. News and reviews of projects, competitions, and conferences.
6. Art Dealers Association of America
   Promotes connoisseurship, scholarship, and ethical practice within the profession. Lists museums online, member exhibitions, and art resources.
7. Artist's Link
   Serving visual artists in the Memphis, TN, area, the organization presents a gallery of member works and membership information.
8. Art League
   Washington, DC-based nonprofit group works to promote high standards for local arts. Find details on classes they offer and visit the gallery.
9. ArtNetwork
   Marketing reference center for fine artists offers books and newsletters. Highlights galleries and an encyclopedia of living artists.
10. ArtPRIDE
    New Jersey's primary arts advocacy agency. Direct access to your legislators, a forum for discussion, and a source of technical assistance.
11. Arts & Crafts Society
    Dedicated to the philosophy and spirit of the original Arts and Crafts Movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
12. ArtServe Michigan
    Arts and cultural organization supports and promotes the arts as a valuable community resource. Find grant applications and a member gallery.
13. Batik Guild
    British guild for those working with this wax, dye, and cloth medium. Includes sample pictures, artist profiles, exhibition dates, and contacts.
14. Cambridge Art Association
    Boston-area artist support club boasts a membership of 450. Learn how to join, and get details on exhibitions and the sales and rental program.
15. CERN
    European Lab for Network Collision. News, activities, and art networking projects.
16. Chicago Artists' Coalition
    Review the services offered by the organization, including slide registry, job referral, and educational programs, and view the event calendar.
17. CINOA
    International organization made up of the leading art dealer associations. Members directory and statutes.
18. College Art Association
    Promotes excellence in scholarship and teaching in the history and criticism of the visual arts. Contains news, publications, and conferences.
19. Colorado Council on the Arts
    Read an overview of the services and programs offered by the state agency, find details on grants and awards, and view works by area artists.
20. Connecticut Commission on the Arts
    Artists can find opportunities for education and promotion of their works within the community, and art lovers can view details on events.
21. CoOl - Conservation Online
    Extensive resources for professionals involved with library, archives and museum material. Includes updated news and author index.
22. Creative Artists Network
    Nonprofit organization works to support Philadelphia artists. View a calendar of upcoming events, an online gallery, and membership information.
23. Creativity Explored
    San Francisco-based organization helps disabled adults express themselves through art. View a gallery of member art and location information.
24. Dia Center for the Arts, NY
    Identifies and encourages artists' projects of exceptional quality. Exhibitions, forums, upcoming events, programs, and bookstore.
25. Foundation for Digital Culture
    Promotes and supports digital culture and art online. Announcements and links to members.
26. Franklin Furnace
    New 'virtual institution,' whose mission remains to identify and present emerging artists and ideas. Cybercasts, featured artists, and grants.
27. Hawaii - SFCA
    Learn about the grants and programs available for artists from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, or check out a calendar of events.
28. HCC Art Club
    Hagerstown Community College's arts group offers news and details on upcoming happenings, a list of club officers, and a message board.
29. Indiana Arts Commission
    The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is a public catalyst, partner, and investor in the arts, and serves the citizens of Indiana by funding, encouraging, promoting and expanding the arts.
30. Maine Arts Commission
    Find a directory of local and national art resources, review guidelines for agency programs, read press releases, or get the latest news.
31. Michigan Association of Community Arts Agencies
    a nonprofit membership service organization increasing resources for arts and culture in Michigan.
32. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
    Listing of grants as well as technical assistance and information for performing artists and art organizations in the region.
33. Missouri Arts Council
    Research guidelines for applying for funding from the state arts agency, and get details on various educational opportunities it sponsors.
34. NAIA
    National Association of Independent Artists addresses the needs and concerns of artists/artisans who sell their work at art festivals.
35. National Endowment for the Arts
    Lists information about the organization and guidelines for grant proposals. Includes a news diary and legal rights material.
36. Nebraska Arts Council
    Tour the virtual gallery for images from select area exhibits, review the agency's long term goals, and get details on grant programs offered.
37. New Jersey SCA
    Find out what classes, grants, and programs are available from the State Council on the Arts, and get applications and a list of exhibits.
38. New York State Council on the Arts
    Examine the council's five year plan for continuing support of the art world in New York, download grant applications, or find job opportunities.
39. Nomads 1800
    Community arts outreach program. Documents the lives and art works from homeless and runaway youth living in America.
40. North Carolina Arts Council
    View images and biographies from recent grant winners, find contact info for touring artists offering programs to schools, and check out links.
41. Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
    Don't labor away unacknowledged and unfunded. Get details on grants and awards waiting to be claimed, and view a list of educational services.
42. Picture Research Association
    Association supports and represents professionals who search for images for a living. View a list of services and contact information.
43. Rhode Island SCA
    View guidelines for applying for the grant money that will make your artistic dreams possible, or meet other artists and find job opportunities.
44. Royal Society for the Arts
    British institution organizes lectures, conferences, and exhibits to encourage the arts. List of publications and projects.
45. Virginia Art Education Association
    Regional arts organization provides art education and grant information, a research guide, news announcements, and links.
46. Visual Resources Association
    Further research and education in the field of visual resources. Conference information, copyright issues, and publications.
47. Western States Arts Federation
    Art jobs, art resources, literary links and more to help all kind of artists. Westaf works for the advancement of the arts in the American West.
48. World Arts Association
    Organization of 300 international artists offers membership information along with news features including interviews and exhibition details.

Training for K-12

1. @rt room
   Kids' activity center offering an exploration of the world of art and an opportunity to create, learn or view in the classroom or at home.
2. A. Pintura Art Detective
   Students follow the expertise of detective A. Pintura as he tries to discover a mystery artist by exploring paintings and their styles.
3. A World Community of Old Trees
   Eco-Art Project from New York University's Art Department. With special section for art teachers and grade 7-12 students.
4. Alphabet of Art
   Describes a notation system for visual design developed by Robert J. McKnight. Read about lines, textures, value, shape, color, and size.
5. ARTFL Project
   Contains a searchable online gallery of images online. Includes a list of artists and object types.
6. Art History Web Resources
   Examine a large collection of Internet resources about ancient, mythological, medieval, renaissance, and contemporary art.
7. Art in the White House - A Nation's Pride
   Posts selected works from the collections of art at the White House. Provides a historical perspective and a collection of images.
8. Art Studio Chalkboard
   Technical resource for artists and art students that focuses on the fundamentals of perspective, shading, color and painting.
9. ArtsEdge
   Curriculum information, calendar and news from the National Arts and Education Information Network based at the Kennedy Center.
10. ArtsEdNet
    Getty Center for Education in the arts. List of links to resources for teachers and students.
11. Australian National University ArtServe
    Check out 80,000 images of art and architecture. Includes classical and post-classical art.
12. Bryant Foundation Collection
    Take a look at an HTML gallery of Caribbean art. Check out paintings, sculpture, fiber arts, household items, and musical instruments.
13. Canal Street Graphics
    Practical art lessons and ideas for elementary educators teaching visual arts in their classrooms.
14. Children's Museum of Indianapolis
    Create a mobile, make a sculpture with recycled materials, or learn to paint the "Calder" way. Includes an Alexander Calder exhibit.
15. Eyes on Art
    Explore the online gallery of artworks and participate in a range of individual and group activities.
16. Global Show-n-Tell Museum
    Online museum, with links to educational sites. Extends invitation to children to submit their art works for display.
17. HypArt
    Participate in this collaborative online artwork by selecting a space and filling it with a digital masterpiece.
18. Inside Art
    Venture into this interactive game and learn about art history. Take a quiz to get out of the maze of fun.
19. KinderArt
    Art lesson plans for K-8. Features kid's gallery, art trivia, teacher exchange info, and art supply recipes.
20. National Museum of African Art
    Provides examples of African pottery, cast metal heads, figures, and architectural plaques. Includes personal objects and photographs.
21. Piero Project
    Discover this electronic compendium of art images and text that brings together facts, conceptual materials, and visual images.
22. Rice Arts
    Check out online exhibitions, general art sites, and resources about art history. Discover the Houston Art Scene.
23. Stage Hand Puppets
    Gives tips on ventriloquism, puppet making, and performing. Includes a catalog of puppets and links to related sites.
24. WebMuseum - Artist index
    Take a look at this extensive collection of artists. Includes biographies and copies of their work.