Many Associations are not-for-profit organizations like craft councils representing their membership to a collective of artists who organize events as a non-profit society or guild providing programs and services for young people, artists, and educators. Many help promote the visual arts in Canada.
Native Arts Society Fashion Designers Painters Sculptors Aboriginal Metis
The Northwest Watercolor Society was founded in Seattle, Washington, in 1939 to promote an interest in and an appreciation for watercolor as an artistic medium. The society expanded in 1992 to include members across the United States and Canada.(more)
An art society for plein air painters in Ontario
printmaking studio, print sales, gallery, custom printing
Events, members, about us, links
The Ottawa Arts Council supports artists and arts organizations through leadership, guidance and the provision of opportunities to advance our local creative potential.
The Pencil Art Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the recognition of pencil media, specifically graphite pencil and coloured pencil, as fine art.
100% volunteer-run resource for artisans and crafters. PH facilitates a biannual craft show at which nothing is over $30. It also provides online selling and networking opportunities for crafters and artisans.
Public Organization dedicated to furthering the Traditions of Fine Art Portraiture.
Portrait Society of Canada presents Annual Conferences and Professional Competition in Fine Arts Portraiture.