Arts & Humanities: Associations and Orgs
The
American Historical Association (AHA)
Founded to serve the broad field of history. It encompasses every historical
period and geographical area and serves professional historians in all areas
of employment. AHA plays an important public role as a leader and public
advocate for the field.
www.historians.org
The American Philosophical
Association (APA)
The main professional organization for philosophers in the United States.
Its mission is to promote the exchange of ideas among philosophers, to
encourage creative and scholarly activity in philosophy, to facilitate the
professional work and teaching of philosophers, and to represent philosophy
as a discipline.
www.apaonline.org
The Fine Arts Association (FAA)
A gathering place for individuals to learn, create, enjoy, and appreciate
all forms of the arts.
www.fineartsassociation.org
National Association for Humanities
Education (NAHE)
A professional organization for teachers, scholars, and museum directors in
the humanities. Advances humanities education, acts as a national forum for
interdisciplinary scholars and scholarship, and fosters a vital intellectual
community.
www.nahe.org
American Institute of Graphic Arts
(AIGA)
The professional association for design, is the premier place for design—to
discover it, discuss it, understand it, appreciate it, be inspired by it. It
is the place designers turn to first to exchange ideas and information,
participate in critical analysis, and research and advance education and
ethical practices.
www.aiga.org
Professional Photographers of America
(PPA)
The world’s largest non-profit association for professional photographers.
This association seeks to increase its members’ business savvy as well as
broaden their creative scope, advancing careers by providing all the tools
for success.
www.ppa.com
The National Association of
Independent Artist (NAIA)
The mission is to strengthen, improve and promote the artistic, professional
and economic success of artists who exhibit in art shows. We are committed
to integrity, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence and we advocate for
the highest ideals and practices within all aspects of the art show
environment.
www.naia-artists.org
The Motion Picture Association of
America (MPAA)
Serve as the voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video
and television industries. Today, the association represents not only the
world of theatrical film, but serves as leader and advocate for major
producers and distributors of entertainment programming for television,
cable, home video and future delivery systems not yet imagined.
www.mpaa.org
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