4/3 AiO: Artist Groups

Artsy Shark -- Delivered by Feed43 service Artsy Shark - United States - Westminster April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM Artsy Shark is a site focused on informing, encouraging and advocating for the emerging artist. Articles and interviews with experts in various fields of art are frequently posted, with subjects such as how to market your work, art education, corporate art consulting, working with galleries, and more. Each week a new emerging artist becomes the Featured Artist, and has a portfolio and interview posted. Visit often to get valuable information on how to launch and build your art career.   Interviews With Artists -- Delivered by Feed43 service Whopple.com - United States - Internet Based-We Feature Artists At No Cost April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM No Picture Whopple.com features two to three artists every week. Our goal is to provide more exposure for both emerging and established artists. As a retired Internet Media Publicist, I now donate this time to my featured artists at Whopple. The features are fun and inspiring to read and give an inside look at the artist. I provide free publicity for every artist featured at Whopple.com. There are no charges to become involved. To be featured please write to me at: whopple@whopple.com and include a link to your artwork online. All artists must provide at least 3 jpg pics of artwork, and a picture of themselves. A picture of their art space is also fun but not mandatory. Every artist featured at Whopple.com must have a website where more of their art is featured. This can be their own blog, or an Etsy shop, etc., but it must be solely dedicated to their art. We love arti! sts! Anne Marie Whopple.com   Humanitarian Art-Using fine art to feed the poor -- Delivered by Feed43 service For the Children, Inc. - United States - Boise April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM For the Children, Inc.was founded in 1998.We combine fine arts with compassionate giving to provide are for poor children.through exhibitions of art and in formation, good people are inspired to reach out to these "poorest of children." See more at www.forthechildreninc.org as well as www.hollandgallery.com   Fine Art China -- Delivered by Feed43 service HeArt Club - China - Beijing April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM HeArt Club is located in Beijing 798 Art District, which consists of He Gallery, HeArt Magazine, HeArt Website (www.artohe.com), and the HeArt Membership Club. This is a comprehensive institution that encourages contemporary artists, art collectors and art media to gather all together. By organizing art shows, arranging academic reviews, recommending art work in art magazines and featuring artists on the internet, HeArt has established an art bridge to help artists keep in touch with the art world industry. Via this platform, artists can not only focus on their art research, but also have the art exchange internationally.   A spot for Artists & Art Lovers -- Delivered by Feed43 service RankedArt - Web - Buenos Aires April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM RankedArt stands as a new community resource on the web. In this particular case, the site is aimed both at artists and those who love art and culture. Artists can easily share their creations on the site and receive instant feedback both from colleagues and punters via a voting system and direct comments on each of their submitted works. The ranking system goes from 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest rating. Visitors must leave a rating in order to see another piece.   Orange County Artists Guild -- Delivered by Feed43 service Orange County Artists Guild - United States - Carrboro, NC April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM The Orange County Artists Guild is a non-profit organization seeking to increase the visibility and recognition of area artists and crafts people.   Merrickville Artists Guild -- Delivered by Feed43 service Merrickville Artists Guild - Canada - Merrickville, ON April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM Merrickville modestly claims to be Canada's prettiest village - a claim you will find well founded if you visit here either in summer or winter. Merrickville is also home to the Merrickville Artists' Guild, or MAG as we like to call ourselves. As a group of local artists we formed a guild in 1984 to help promote our work. Some of the original artists are still with us, along with many others now, who offer a wide variety of interests in art and craft. Most of us are open year round, by chance or appointment, and we still hold our annual Studio Tour and Sale in the fall. At that time if you decide to visit you know for sure we will be at home in our studios waiting to welcome you..... But come by at any time of the year. There's lots to see and Merrickville is a lovely place to be. There's a 'feeling' about it all.   Pastel Artists Canada -- Delivered by Feed43 service Pastel Artists Canada - Canada - Flesherton, ON April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM Pastel Artists.Ca (PAC) is a non profit incorporation representing approximately 200 dry pastel artists. Previously known as Pastel Artists Canada, our site exclusively showcases original dry pastel art creations. Most works are available for sale or rent to individuals, businesses or galleries. Please contact the artist directly with enquiries.   Inuit Art Society -- Delivered by Feed43 service Inuit Art Society - United States - Chicago, IL April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM The Inuit Art Society (IAS) was established in 2003. Click here to read about our organization's interesting history. Its mission is to provide education about and support for the culture, art forms and artists of the Arctic.   Dawson CIty Art Society -- Delivered by Feed43 service Dawson CIty Art Society - Canada - Dawson City, YK April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM In the spring of 1998 a group of local artists, with a deep breath and a leap of faith, decided that art education, based in Dawson City, was an idea whose time had come. They formed the Dawson City Arts Society (DCAS), a non-profit organization, with a mandate to create an environment for advancement of the arts. In the autumn of 1998, DCAS obtained the historic Odd Fellows Hall in Dawson City. With generous assistance from Governments, NGOs and the private sector (and countless hours of enthusiastic volunteer participation) major renovations were undertaken and the neglected structure was successfully resurrected. In December 1999, KIAC proudly commenced operations.   Edmonton Student Art Society -- Delivered by Feed43 service Edmonton Student Art Society - Canada - Edmonton, AB April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM The Edmonton Student Art Society's web site. The latest information on workshops, art funding and other art-related news.   Pride in Art Society -- Delivered by Feed43 service Pride in Art Society - Canada - Vancouver, BC April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM The mission of the Pride in Art Society, a not for profit organization, is to promote the production and exhibition of queer art. The Pride in Art Society creates opportunities for dialogue between queer artists from different disciplines, encourages visibility and appreciation of queer art and artists through the presentation of events, including the Pride in Art Festival. The Pride in Art Society fosters inclusion, equality and a strong political voice for the local queer community, including the historical contributions of queer artists. We combat homophobia by building greater public awareness and acceptance of individuals and groups outside sexual and gender norms.   Women's Art Society of Montreal -- Delivered by Feed43 service Women's Art Society of Montreal - Canada - Montreal, PQ April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM Founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1968, the Women's Art Society of Montreal has played an important role in fostering awareness and understanding of the arts among the general public of the city. As one of the earliest organizations for women artists, the Women's Art Society of Montreal helped pave the way for the integration of women into the art world. Nowadays, the Women's Art Society is more social and educational than professional in nature since various opportunities and avenues of support are open to female artists. Growing and evolving over the years, the Women's Art Society of Montreal has remained faithful to its basic ideals, and as the organization enters its second century of activity, the tradition of promoting the literary, musical and visual arts remains its primary goal.   South Surrey & White Rock Art Club -- Delivered by Feed43 service South Surrey & White Rock Art Club - Canada - South Surry, BC April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM The South Surrey and White Rock Art Society was founded almost fifty years ago, and presently is composed of over 100 members at various skill levels. Works are typically in oil, acrylic, or watercolour. The group's interests are learning, improving, and having fun. We provide a wonderful opportunity to meet other artists, and to improve our skills through demos, workshops, and critiques by recognized professional artists. Our library, available for loan to all members, has a vast array of well-organized art reference books, videos, and DVD's.   Forum and business resources for decorative and mural artists. -- Delivered by Feed43 service International Decorative Artists Forum - ??? - new york April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM Talk Faux was the first forum built entirely for all decorative artists and muralists that allowed the discussion and promotion of all products, services and schools without bias. . Talk Faux is known as an International forum for its many members from around the world. Used primarily by professionals, TF is the place to go to get help with an upcoming or current project, get inspiration, or just connect with fellow artists. Features; Custom profiles, forum photo gallery, video gallery, Classifieds (members can buy and sell with direct payment going to their PayPal account), language translation, monthly featured artists, chat room, job listings. Members can customize their profiles with custom backgrounds, music, personal photo gallery and video and friends requests. Talk Faux has become the most active forum for decorative artists. Talk Faux is proud to call some of the most distinguished leaders in the industry as moderators. All ! moderators bring a unique contribution and appeal to the forum.   Non Profit Visual Arts Organization in Muskoka Ontario Canada -- Delivered by Feed43 service Muskoka Arts and Crafts - Canada - Bracebridge April 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM One of Ontario's oldest and most well established arts organizations, Muskoka Arts & Crafts has grown since its inception in 1963 to include over 370 artists and arts supporters, and has become an innovative force in the community at large. For artists, Muskoka Arts & Crafts is one of the benefits of living in Muskoka, a source of support through like-minded people that fosters creative growth and a feeling of community. In turn, the promotion of the arts through Muskoka Arts & Crafts and its members has made Muskoka a vibrant and culturally engaged destination for visitors, local residents and summer residents alike. Muskoka Arts & Crafts is a non-profit organization that is completely self-supporting. Its annual Christmas, Spring Members' and Who Art Thou events feature the work of its many members, and the Chapel Gallery in Bracebridge, which Muskoka Arts & Crafts calls home, hosts an ongoing c! ycle of juried exhibitions by local and visiting artists. Muskoka Arts & Crafts' Summer Show, which has been a feature in the community for 47 years, attracts hundreds of artists from across the country, and is visited each year by over 20,000 people. Membership to Muskoka Arts and Crafts is open to all residents and property owners in the Muskoka region.

4/3 AiO: Artist Groups