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Artists Groups and Organizations....
Organization Name Country City Web Site Group Logo
Edmonton Student Art Society Canada Edmonton, AB Edmonton Student Art Society
The Edmonton Student Art Society’s web site. The latest information on workshops, art funding and other art-related news.
Pride in Art Society Canada Vancouver, BC Pride in Art Society
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 Canada Montreal, PQ Women's Art Society of Montreal
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 Canada South Surry, BC South Surrey & White Rock Art Club
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.
Oakville Art Society Canada Oakville, ON Oakville Art Society
The Oakville Art Society exists with a charitable purpose to provide facilities and an environment where artistic skills can be developed and to encourage art appreciation. We provide art classes for adults and children of all ages during fall, winter, spring and summer. Bursaries are given to assist the community based on need. We facilitate presentation of local artwork through major art events each year by giving venues for artists to display.

OAS offers a wide variety of art related programs, which will appeal to people of all skill levels. There is space available for members to work on their creations and to socialize. Over the course of a year, hundreds of students, adult and children, will discover the tremendous joy and excitement found in artistic expression.
Mississauga Art Society Canada MIssissauga, ON Mississauga Art Society
The Mississauga Art Society (MAS) began in 1955 as a painting class conducted by Alex Miller. The society is recognized as being the oldest art society in the region. Over the years MAS has evolved into a forum of more experienced artists and during this time the society has undergone several name changes. The society currently comprises of 36 members who meet on Thursday evenings at the Visual Arts Mississauga Centre to paint, share ideas and critique work of other members. Painting demonstrations in the community are often presented by members. The society holds two annual shows, a fall show in October and a spring show in April. Approximately 100+ new works are on display at each show and sale. The word diversity is key in describing the society, as one can find a broad spectrum of medium including pencil, pastels, pen & ink, oil, acrylic and watercolor. One can also find a diverse range of styles, including realist, impressionist, expressionist and abstract. Members experience delivers a wide range of subject matter.
Oil Painters of America United States Crystal Lake, IL Oil Painters of America
Oil Painters of America (OPA) is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 3,200 artists throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1991,OPA is dedicated to preserving and promoting excellence in representational art. Its primary focus is to draw attention to the lasting value of fine drawing, color, composition and the appreciation of light.

The mission of OPA is to advance the cause of traditional, representational fine art by providing a forum in which artists can display their art in regional and national competitions. In addition, the organization is committed to providing educational opportunities to its members through its newsletter, critique program, scholarships, workshops, seminars, and demonstrations by today’s masters.
Dorking Group of Artists United Kingdom Dorking DGA Website
The Dorking Group of Artists is a thriving non-profit making art society with over 200 members from the local community and surrounding areas. Friendly regular meetings take place throughout the year providing members with a full programme of activities in which to practise, exchange and develop their artistic skills.

The Group runs two exhibitions a year giving members the opportunity to show original work to fellow members and the general public and an opportunity to sell such work. These lively events display a high standard of traditional and contemporary paintings covering a diverse range of subjects for sale at very reasonable prices.
Georgian Bay Arts & Crafts Association Canada Collingwood, ON Georgian Bay Arts & Crafts Association
GBACA is an Art Association created in the early 1980's by the Blue Mountain School of Landscape Painting. They wanted other artists to know what was happening in their own "world of art". It was hoped that the artists might create various art activities. Surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Georgian Bay and the Blue Mountains, this rapidly growing group of talented artists now has regular shows which allow the GBACA members an opportunity to display and sell work to the public. Our current membership is 170 talented artists. GBACA also sponsors an annual show and sale each August in Collingwood, Ontario.
Artists' Fellowship Inc. United States New York, NY Artist's Fellowship
The Artists' Fellowship, Inc. is a private, charitable foundation that assists professional fine artists (painters, graphic artists, sculptors) and their families in times of emergency, disability, or bereavement. The Artists' Fellowship's Board of Trustees and Officers all serve as volunteers in service to our community of artists. Assistance is given without expectation of repayment. One does not need to be a Member of the Fellowship to receive assistance; neither does membership in the Artists' Fellowship entitle one to assistance from the foundation.
Allied Artists of America United States New York, NY Allied Artists of America
Allied Artists of America, Inc. is a non-profit National Art Society composed of artists, sculptors, elected active members and sustaining associate members from the across the country. The offices and exhibition galleries are both located at the elegant historical landmark, The National Arts Club. The Allied Artists of America is incorporated under the provisions of section 101 (6) of the Internal Revenue Code.
International Plein Air Painters Artists Organization WORLDWIDE United States NIagara Falls, NY Plein Air Painters
International Plein Air Painters is a blanket organization created for the sole purpose of advancing the execution and enjoyment of plein air painting without the restrictions and limitations of borders or regions.

Membership is restricted to plein air painters, those serious to learn about plein air painting and those who wish to be benefactors advancing the plein air movement

International Plein Air Painters Members reside in Brazil, Canada, Curacao, Ethiopia, France, Iran, Ireland, IsraeI, Italy, Russia , Spain, St. Lucia, Sweden, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, United States (in 41 of the 50 States).
Botanical Artists of Canada Canada Toronto, ON Botanical Artists of Canada
In 2001, a group of artists working in the tradition of botanical illustration formed Botanical Artists of Canada (BAC). Our not-for-profit organization supports members through workshops, courses and critiquing sessions. Our quarterly newsletter informs members of upcoming opportunities to exhibit their work or to take courses offered through BAC or by others. We promote public awareness and appreciation of botanical art through juried exhibitions.
The Group of Twelve Canada Belleville, ON The Group of Twelve
The Group of Twelve is a collaborative effort by a dozen Professional Artists who have taken their work deep into the realms of Contemporary Realism. Each of these Artists have individually succeeded in their own careers on a national or international level and through a synergistic approach they have dedicated themselves in membership to bring Contemporary Realism to a level of recognition unsurpassed in the modern day Art world.
Markham Group of Artists Canada Markham, ON Markham Group of Artists
The Markham Group of Artists was founded in 1981 to facilitate and promote visual arts in the Markham area. Today the membership has grown to over 145 artists and the Markham group of Artists represents a vibrant art community in Markham. The organization offers members an impressive array of workshops and lectures by distinguished artists and stages a variety of juried and non-juried shows in the community.
Community Arts Association United States Allendale Community Arts Association
The Community Arts Association is a tax-exempt, non-profit, cooperative organization open to all artists and art enthusiasts. Our membership includes artists from several communities in northern New Jersey and lower New York State. Our members work in all media.
Richmond Hill Group of Artists Canada Richmond Hill Richmond Hill Group of Artists
The Richmond Hill Group of Artists (RHGA), composed of a vibrant, creative membership, has enriched the Richmond Hill Community for many years. Classes for all ages, paint-ins, workshops, demonstrations, life drawing, and regular showing of both group shows and individual shows enhances the attractions of the Mill Pond Park area, its present home.
A Gathering of Fine Artists (Community Blog) Web Internet based A Gathering of Fine Artists
This blog presents comments and current works of a network of fine artists on the web.

Membership is by invitation, and members are selected from those who have previously expressed interest in this group.
Ontario Society of Artists Canada Toronto Ontario Society of Artists
Founded in 1872, the Ontario Society of Artists is Canada's longest continuing art society. We are a professional association for visual artists living and working across the Province. Our mandate is to foster and promote the visual arts through exhibitions, publications and arts advocacy. Each year we present exhibitions of works by members, and a juried art exhibition open to all artists working in two and three dimensional media.
Federation of Canadian Artists Canada Vancouver Federation of Canadian Artists
The Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) is a community of artists and art lovers. Its mission is to share and promote the passion and pleasure of the visual arts through exhibition, education and communication.

Founded in 1941 by a group of influential artists, including Group of Seven luminary, Lawren Harris, it continues to operate as a non-profit organization with chapters throughout Canada. Dedicated to its aim of gradually raising the artists’ standards by stimulating participants to greater heights of achievement, it opened what is believed to be the first completely artists sponsored gallery workshop studio in Canada. The Federation Gallery on Granville Island, Vancouver, BC features bi-monthly exhibits by emerging and signature artists plus sponsors a much anticipated international juried exhibit‚ Painting on the Edge‚ each August. An extensive education program invites first time and advance artists to explore and expand their talents through lectures and courses in drawing, mixed-media and oil, acrylic and water color painting. The FCA welcomes visitors and students and encourages membership among all that seek to nurture and appreciate art.

The FCA is funded through membership dues, its education program, painting and other retail sales, government and foundation grants as well as corporate and member donations. Donations can be made in person, by mail or by telephone and a charitable tax receipt is issued for all donations. The FCA is a registered charity, No.118913920RR0001.