Web Directory

» APOW: Associated Pastelists On the Web
   A juried group of nationally recognized pastelists exhibiting their original portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and abstract paintings online.
   http://www.artshow.com/apow/index.html

» Allied Artists of America
   Founded in 1914 for the advancement of American art. It is based in New York City, has about 1,000 members all over the world. Membership, officers, and exhibitions and awards they sponsor.
   http://www.alliedartistsofamerica.org/

» Aquanet
   Online watercolor society using e-mail and web sites to promote and teach art with a main focus on watercolor.
   http://aquanetart.com/

» Art Renewal Center
   Combines international art news, reviews, articles, scholarship competitions and a large research library of master paintings.
   http://www.artrenewal.org

» Ashford (Kent) Art Society
   A Charitable organisation with members who produce works in all mediums. Details of open painting days and annual shows.
   http://www.ashfordkentartsociety.org.uk

» Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (AMFPA)
   A worldwide association of artists that organizes a wide range of exhibitions, sells original art works and permits publishing houses to reproduce their works as art greeting cards and calendars.
   http://www.vdmfk.com/

» Bastrop Fine Arts Guild
   Association of visual artists in Bastrop, Texas, dedicated to promoting and encouraging fine art in this community. View art, schedules and events.
   http://www.bastropfineartsguild.com

» Brooklyn Watercolor Society
   Non-profit organization serving to further the creative efforts of its members and to cultivate interest in the transparent watercolor medium.
   http://www.bws.org/

» Brooklyn Working Artists Coalition,BWAC
   The largest artist run, not for profit art organization in Brooklyn. Conduit between the rich and diverse arts community of Brooklyn and the general public as well as the greater art world. Artist slide file, (3) three major Brooklyn art exhibitions each
   http://www.bwac.org

» Buckinghamshire Art Society
   Association of painters, sculptors and print-makers. Gallery of members' artwork as well as information about upcoming exhibitions and other art related events in Buckinghamshire. Also links to some members' websites.
   http://www.bucksart.co.uk/

» California Watercolor Association (CWA)
   The largest water media organization in California, a newsletter, workshops, and exhibitions.
   http://californiawatercolor.org/

» Community Arts Association
   Tax-exempt, non-profit, co-operative organization open to all artists and art enthusiasts. Membership includes artists from Northern New Jersey and lower New York State. Membership, shows, contest, and newsletter.
   http://www.caafinearts.org/

» Florida Watercolor Society
   A society of over 1,000 Florida watercolorists whose goal is to contribute to the state's cultural atmosphere, educate and assist anyone interested in watercolor.
   http://www.floridawatercolor.org/

» Georgian Bay Arts and Crafts Association
   A non profit organization in Ontario with over a hundred members. Introduction, membership information, calendar, and featured artists.
   http://www.gbaca.com/

» Houston Chinese Amateur Painting Club
   Organization information, member galleries, and shop for paintings in Western style. English and Chinese.
   http://www.hcapc.com/

» International Association of Pastel Societies
   An association for pastel societies with information for pastel artists, including conventions and member societies.
   http://www.pastelinternational.com/

» Lake Artists Society
   Member information and online exhibition of their paintings, history, shows. Based in the Lake District, UK.
   http://www.lakeartists.org.uk

» Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors
   Membership information, member biographies and virtual gallery, history of organization, and events.
   http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mswps/

» Midwest Watercolor Society
   A national organization devoted to advancing the stature of transparent watercolor as a major expression and to foster its appreciation. Membership, exhibitions, and news.
   http://www.watercolors.org/

» Nepean Art Society
   Society of artists in the Penrith area, Australia. Presents information on their lessons and life drawing sessions. Also has a members' gallery.
   http://www.nepeanartsociety.org/

» Open Art Space
   Encompasses various art forms; provides exhibitions of member artists and membership information.
   http://www.openartspace.org/

» Pastel Artists of Ontario
   Our mission is to promote public appreciation of art in soft pastel and to improve the skills of artists working in this fine art medium.
   http://www.pastelartists.com/

» Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod
   Non-profit organization promoting pastel artwork. Classes and workshops are listed, along with sample galleries and exhibition schedules.
   http://www.capecodpastelsociety.com/

» Pastel Society of America
   The oldest pastel society in the United States promoting the use of the pastel medium. Activities include exhibitions, workshops and classes in pastel.
   http://www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org

» Pastel Society of New Mexico
   Regional organization formed in 1989 to fulfill a need to promote the soft pastel medium and to encourage the use of pastels by artists and foster public understanding and appreciation of pastels as a painting medium. A virtual gallery for members, exhibi
   http://www.pastelsnm.org/

» Pastel Society of North Carolina
   Showcases the member pastel artists and their work. Exhibits with maps are listed. Short biography and contact information for each artist also available.
   http://pastelsocietyofnc.com

» Pikes Peak Watercolor Society
   A non-profit group of Pikes Peak Region of Colorado watercolor artists, art, galleries, and web pages.
   http://www.pcisys.net/~ppwsart

» Plein Air Painters of America
   Founded in 1986, this group of on-location painters is renowned for its annual exhibition on Catalina Island and for its workshops held across the country. Workshop schedules, artists' web sites, hints, news and exhibits.
   http://www.p-a-p-a.com

» Portrait Society of America, Inc.
   A nonprofit organization directed by a governing board of artists. Provides information on portrait conferences and membership details.
   http://www.portraitsociety.org/

» Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters
   Oldest fraternity of professional fine artists in America formed in 1926. Artists' biographies and samples, history, news, scholarships.
   http://www.psgart.org/

» Silk Painters Guild for Fine Artists
   International group of professional artists in silk media. Members gallery, event calendar, membership requirements, and articles.
   http://www.silkpaintersguild.org/

» Society of Tempera Painters
   This website is devoted exclusively to the Egg Tempera painting medium. The Society supports improvement in the art of Tempera Painting by the interchange of the knowledge and experience of the members.
   http://www.eggtempera.com/

» Sumi-e Society Midwest
   Branch of the Sumi-e Society of America. Resource for Oriental brush painting and calligraphy, techniques, teachers, and supplies. Also has a gift shop and gallery.
   http://www.silverdragonstudio.com/sumi-e/index.html

» The Fred Oldfield Western Heritage Center
   A non-profit interactive learning center dedicated to the preservation of Fred Oldfield's dream of sharing his life, his art, and the culture of the American West. Images, travel directions, membership, and gift shop.
   http://www.fredoldfieldcenter.net

» The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild
   Information about SAWG, its members, watercolor workshops, classes and plein-aire paint outs, The Watercolor Gallery shows, and other activities of interest to watercolor artists, patrons and collectors.
   http://www.watercolor-sawg.org/

» Virginia Watercolor Society
   Society of watercolor and watermedia artists in Virginia. General and membership information, links to other watercolor societies, exhibitions.
   http://www.virginiawatercolorsociety.org/

» Washington Society of Landscape Artists
   Juried membership of 40 painters listing their exhibitions, activities and history. Includes a member's bulletin board and activities calendar.
   http://www.wslp.org/

» Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County
   WASCO is a Sonoma County watercolor organization whose purpose is to promote the values and acceptance of watercolor as a viable art form. Membership information and portfolios.
   http://www.wascoart.org/

» Watercolor Society of Oregon
   A non-profit, educational association of selected watermedia artists. Juried exhibits are held at conventions twice a year. Includes Watermark, a quarterly newsletter, and links to members' sites.
   http://www.watercolorsocietyoforegon.com/

» Western Artists of America
   Showcasing WAA members doing fine Western art in the United States. Membership information, members' list, shows, and images of works in several media.
   http://www.westernartistsofamerica.com/

» Women Painters of Washington
   Organization of women painters in the state of Washington. Includes history and general information, application, member biographies and image galleries, and member area.
   http://womenpainters.com/

» Worthington Area Art League
   Worthington, Ohio. Members gallery of fine art, paintings, ceramics, and other media. Also administrative information, schedules, and detailed contact information for members.
   http://www.artinview.com/