Advocacy Organizations - Visual Art

Organized by the Alliance of Artists Communities and hosted by Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, the American Creativity At Risk symposium explored the nature of human creativity and its significance in a wide range of disciplines, taking artists' communities as a model and a metaphor for fostering pure research and innovation in all sectors of society and culture. The symposium resulted in a call to action addressing the challenges and opportunities of restoring creativity as a priority in public policy, cultural philanthropy, and education. Symposium speakers and panelists included Robert MacNeil, Lewis Hyde, Brendan Gill, Guillermo Gómez-Peña, Mary Schmidt Campbell, Mierle Laderman Ukeles, Ellen Winner, David Liddle, Mary Catherine Bateson, Ned Hall, and Stewart Brand, among others. Can be ordered through the Alliance website.

Monthly newsletter that summarizes key developments at art councils around New York State.

A bimonthly newsletter that summarizes federal legislation pertaining to the arts.

The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) is a 100-year-old non-profit organization that serves the informational, educational and professional needs of the international ceramics community. Membership includes bulletins, online and print resources, membership directory, reduced rates on publications, employment services, discounted registration at forums and conferences, and options to join group health programs.

A nonprofit subsidiary of The American Ceramic Society, Potters Council was founded in 2001 to serve the needs of potters and ceramic artists. Membership benefits include discounts on publications, online directories, quarterly newsletter, financial and business services including credit card processing, website hosting and access to group health insurance.

The ALA site offers a wealth of free updated information on anti-censorship advocacy for artists, librarians and others.

Benefits of memebrship include discounts for sewing-related materials and tools, Notions Magazine (an ASG publication with articles written exclusively for us), and discounted entry to the ASG National Convention.

Membership benefits include access to business, legal, and commercial sources. Membership brochure can be downloaded online.

Membership benefits include invitations to all society-sponsored exhibitions. Semi-annual newsletter.

Annual membership with benefits such as: annual convention, regional workshops, listservs, newsletters, opportunities for peer-to-peer networking and a variety of online services.

The National Arts Policy Database is a comprehensive research/resource tool containing approximately 7,000 items (published since 1960) documenting information on the arts and culture in the United States.

The Public Art Network (PAN) develops professional services for the broad array of individuals and organizations engaged in the expanding field of public art. More than 300 public art programs exist in the United States at both the state and local level. PAN connects the field by stimulating dialogue, discussing critical issues, and providing information through the website and the PAN listserv.

An annual show devoted to fostering greater appreciation for the incredible art and culture of the American Indian.