Organizations

Romare Bearden Foundation - Mission statement plus information on Romare Bearden, program initiatives and current exhibition.
http://www.beardenfoundation.org/

Swiss Institute - An independent, non-profit cultural center to promote artistic dialogue between Switzerland and the United States. Provides exhibition information, news, and contact information.
http://www.swissinstitute.net

International Foundation of Russian and Eastern-European Art - Establishing non-political discourse through art. Includes exhibition schedule and artist biographies.
http://www.intart.org

World Federation of Miniaturists - Provides definitions of miniature standards around the world, the aims and purpose of the foundation, members' section, and links to art shows and societies around the world.
http://www.worldfm.org

League of Animal Artists - Online community exclusively for animal artists. Includes galleries, webring, link exchanges, games, and event calendar.
http://www.animalartists.org/

ArteUtile Project - The goal is to build a network of artists who want to collaborate. Provides exhibition space and organizes events. Artists are categorized by medium and genre.
http://www.arteutile.net

Loesje - An international poster organization which spreads ideas in order to stimulate creativity and initiative. Includes archived posters, current activities, and information about membership and workshops.
http://www.loesje.org/

Villa Aurora Foundation for European-American Relations - Aims to keep alive the memory of cultural and intellectual persecution by the Nazis. Includes history, projects, newsletter, links, and artist eligibility and residency programs. [German and English]
http://www.villa-aurora.org

Master International Association of Artists and Art Critics - To promote the development of a creative dialogue between artists and art critics around the globe. International art exhibitions, article archives, and information on projects.
http://master.iatp.by

Minds Island - An online community created by artists, for artists. Includes articles, a discussion forum, and a thumbnailed gallery of member work.
http://mindsisland.com

Landscape and Art Network - Unites artists, landscape architects, educators and others working in design, arts, or science who are concerned with the quality of the urban and natural environment. Based in the UK; accepts overseas members.
http://www.landartnet.org/

Artists Without Borders - Chronicles artists' support of international humanitarian activities. Includes member list and related links. [English and Japanese]
http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~artWB/

International Foundation for Art Research - Offers information on authenticity, ownership, theft, legal, and ethical issues concerning art. Publishes IFAR Journal and organizes conferences, panels, and lectures.
http://www.ifar.org/

ArtistMoms - An online community offering practical and free promotional support for women artists with children. Includes galleries, a discussion forum, and helpful tips.
http://www.artistmoms.com

Art International - Exhibitions and fairs of modern art. Includes newsletter, links, and sample artwork.
http://www.art-zurich.com/

ABS-Gallery International - Membership consists of elite artists selected by a jury. Includes information on submitting works, artist galleries, and event calendar.
http://www.abs-gallery.com

Asia Art Archive - Documents contemporary Asian art. Offers online database, newsletter, and worldwide listing of events.
http://www.aaa.org.hk

The Amity Art Foundation - Non-profit corporation created to promote the arts, with an emphasis on traditional graphic art techniques. Sponsors exhibits, juried shows, educational programs and other such activities as to increase awareness of and participation in the arts. Includes online galleries and portfolios.
http://www.amityartfoundation.org/

Fine Art Trade Guild - International trade association established in 1910 with objectives to inform, promote and develop the art and framing industry.
http://www.fineart.co.uk

Association of Lifecasters International - Organization of lifecasting artists dedicated to promoting the art and public awareness of lifecasting.
http://www.lifecasting.org/

The Museum of Forgery - A virtual institution dedicated to an appreciation of the aesthetics of forgery. Includes FAQs, galleries, do-it-yourself workshop, and links and information on projects.
http://yin.arts.uci.edu/~mof/index.html