Organizations

Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters- Oldest fraternity of professional fine artists in America formed in 1926. Artists' biographies and samples, history, news, scholarships. Watercolor Society of Oregon 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 qua… Society of Tempera Painters 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 interch… Washington Society of Landscape Artists Washington Society of Landscape Artists- Juried membership of 40 painters listing their exhibitions, activities and history. Includes a member's bulletin board and activities cale… Brooklyn Working Artists Coalition,BWAC 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 t… Plein Air Painters of America 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 c… Lake Artists Society Lake Artists Society- Member information and online exhibition of their paintings, history, shows. Based in the Lake District, UK. Pastel Society of North Carolina 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 a… Pastel Society of America 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. California Watercolor Association (CWA) California Watercolor Association (CWA)- The largest water media organization in California, a newsletter, workshops, and exhibitions. Aquanet Aquanet- Online watercolor society using e-mail and web sites to promote and teach art with a main focus on watercolor. Portrait Society of America, Inc. Portrait Society of America, Inc.- A nonprofit organization directed by a governing board of artists. Provides information on portrait conferences and membership details. Art Renewal Center Art Renewal Center- Combines international art news, reviews, articles, scholarship competitions and a large research library of master paintings. Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (AMFPA) 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 publish… Sussex Scribes Sussex Scribes- To inspire people who are interested in calligraphy and lettering. UK West Country Scribes West Country Scribes- A calligraphy group meeting near Wellington, Taunton, Somerset, aiming to develop skills and encourage calligraphy locally. UK. York Scribes York Scribes- A group for calligraphy and letting arts. Members in the York area, UK. Oxford Scribes Oxford Scribes- A group of people of all ages interested in lettering arts, calligraphy, pen lettering, brush lettering, pencil lettering, illumination, heraldry and, letter carvi… North Downs Calligraphers North Downs Calligraphers- To stimulate interest in fine lettering in different media, by means of newsletters and a programme of regular meetings and workshops. Effingham, UK. The Northwest Calligraphers Association The Northwest Calligraphers Association- A group of people who enjoy the art and practice of calligraphy. UK. The Society of Northumbrian Scribes The Society of Northumbrian Scribes- To promote calligraphy, to help its members to enjoy it and to develop their own skills. Meetings in Tyne & Wear, UK. Nottingham Calligraphers Nottingham Calligraphers- A group of enthusiastic amateur calligraphers. Workshops in Nottinghamshire, UK. Northampton Scribes Northampton Scribes- A group interested in lettering, calligraphy and book arts. Members throughout Northamptonshire and Warwickshire, UK. Mercian Scribes Mercian Scribes- Calligraphy and lettering group. UK. Lingfield Scribes Lingfield Scribes- Calligraphy enthusiasts. Event schedule. UK. Hampshire Calligraphers Hampshire Calligraphers- Gallery, exhibitions and workshop schedule. UK. Gloucestershire Lettering Artists Gloucestershire Lettering Artists- A non-profit making, Cotswold-based society for calligraphy enthusiasts. UK. West African Calligraphy Institute West African Calligraphy Institute- A registered nonprofit arts education organization in Sénégal, West Africa. The Cinque Ports Scribes The Cinque Ports Scribes- Gallery and events. Chatham, Kent, UK. South London Lettering Association South London Lettering Association- A group of amateur and professional lettering artists for all those interested in lettering. UK.