Art Industry Links
Art Copyright Coalition
www.artcc.org
The goals of the Art Copyright Coalition are 1) To protect the rights of artists, art publishers, copyright owners, their licensees and agents in the field of the arts, 2) To educate the public on the issues of copyright law and the rights of copyright owners in the field of the arts, 3) To develop standards of conduct related to respect for intellectual property in the art industry, and 4) To help resolve copyright disputes between members in an amicable manner.
Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA)
www.PPFA.com
The Professional Picture Framers Association, or PPFA, is the largest International trade association for the art and framing industry. Supporting a membership of more than 4,000 custom picture framers, art galleries, manufacturers and distributors, the association provides its members in North America and overseas with the most advanced educational workshops, business programs and technical and marketing support designed to help cut costs and boost bottom-line profits.
Accessories Resources Team (A.R.T.)
www.accessoriesresourceteam.org
ART is the association representing accessory manufactures, retailers, representatives and other individuals interested in promoting the accessory industry.
LIMA: International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association
www.licensing.org
The mission of LIMA is to foster the growth and expansion of licensing. LIMA represents the interests of its membership worldwide by providing a forum for networking, serving as a source of education and information, establishing standards of ethical and professional conduct, and recognizing excellence and achievement in the industry.
Wall Design Diva
/www.walldesigndiva.com
Suzanne Gallagher has made a real contribution to the art and framing industry with her book, The Fine Art Of Wall Design. To view a preview of the book, click here.
More Great Links
Lieberman's One-stop, no-minimum poster distributor to the trade
Online poster retailer
The Painter's Keys and Robert Genn's twice weekly letter to artists
Barney Davey Blog on Art Print Industry
Art Network: Teaching Artists the Fine Art of Marketing Art