Professional Orgs.

Nicole Beck

How can artist organizations like Sculpture International support an artist's practice?
When you are working in large scale public sculpture, a support group becomes one of your most useful tools - like a smooth, hot welder or your favorite hammer and chisel. Chicago has had a really strong sculpture community for years, but it's been only since 2004 that we set it in concrete by establishing Chicago Sculpture International (CSI), a satellite organization of the International Sculpture Center (ISC). more...

Selected Chicago Links

Chicago Art Critics Association (CACA)
Professional association that contributes to the Chicago art scene through panel discussions, gallery talks, online newsletters and occasional publications.
Illinois Art Education Association
Professional organization for art educators, individuals and groups who wish to support arts education in Illinois.
Women's Caucus for Art
A multicultural membership of artists, art historians, students /educators, museum professionals and galleries in the visual arts. They work to support women in the visual arts professions.
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Selected National/International Links

Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers
The AIVF is a membership organization for local and international film and video makers and serves as a clearinghouse for information on all aspects of filmmaking, including links to useful film-related Web sites.
Resources for Visual Artists: Professional Associations/Organizations
A comprehensive list of links to professional associations and organizations for visual artists and arts educators.
The New Media Caucus: Art and Technology
NMC is a non-profit, international membership organization formed to advance the conceptual and artistic use of digital media. The caucus represents artists using digital technology such as robotics, virtual reality, interactive installation, digital video, sound and graphics.
Working Today: Politics and Advocacy
A national nonprofit organization that represents the needs and concerns of America's growing independent.Links on freelancers labour rights and political representation.
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