Resource links to sites that will help you further your Art Studies and Career!

Art Appraisals Information

• American Society of Appraisers - (www.appraisers.org).
• Appraisers Association of America - (www.appraisersassoc.org)
• International Society of Appraisers - (www.isa-appraisers.org)
• Van Weyenbergh Fine Arts - (www.vwart.com)
• American Gem Society - (www.americangemsociety.org)
• The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers - (www.najaappraisers.com)

ArtFlock - (www.ArtFlock.com) is an online creative community where you can buy and sell original art and craft. No listing fees. Commissions from just 3.5%. Free to join. Free websites for artists. Free blog/import existing blog.

Art Wanted - Join the (ArtWanted.com) Community. If you’re an artist or photographer looking to display/sell your artwork, ArtWanted.com is the place! Membership in our art community is absolutely FREE and comes with dozens of benefits.

CafePress - (CafePress.com) Upload your art to create and sell a variety of customizable products using print on demand technology.

California Gift Show - (CaliforniaGiftShow.com) Offers access to one of North America’s largest markets. This Show brings together buyers and sellers of a global mix of both manufactured products and one-of-a-kind designs. Over 22,000 retailers attend this biannual event.

Deviant Art - (DeviantArt.com) Join the largest art community in the world! Membership is FREE to share and sell your artwork, start your Art Collection and track your favorite artists!

Fine Art America - (FineArtAmerica.com) Fine Art America is the premier online marketplace for buying, selling and creating fine art originals and fine art prints. Sell your originals and/or make them available as fine art prints-on-demand.

Flourish - (Flourish.com) Canopies & display products for art shows and fairs.

Color Marketing Group - (ColorMarketing.org) International association for color design professionals. Color forecast information for professionals who design and market color.

Copyright Information - US Copyright Office (Copyright.gov) information about Registering Online, Current Fees, links to Forms, FAQ’s, information on Orphan Works, and etc.

FineArtStudioOnline - (FineArtStudioOnline.com) Artist websites made easy! FineArtStudioOnline is a revolutionary web site creation tool that allows an artist to create his or her own art website in a matter of minutes.

Greeting Card Universe - (GreetingCardUniverse.com) Connecting Artists with card buyers. Quickly setup your own online storefront and reach millions of paper greeting card buyers.

Graphic Artists Guild - (gag.org) A US national union of illustrators, designers, web creators, production artists, surface designers and other creatives who have come together to pursue common goals, share their experience, raise industry standards, and improve the ability of visual creators to achieve satisfying and rewarding careers.

LIMA - (Licensing.org) International Licensing Industry Merchanidisers’ Association. LIMA is a membership organization created to foster the growth and expansion of licensing. LIMA represents the interests of its membership worldwide by providing a forum for networking, serving as a source of education and information, establishing standards of ethical and professional conduct, and recognizing excellence and achievement in the industry.

National Association of Independent Artists - (naia-artists.org) The mission of the National Association of Independent Artists is to strengthen, improve and promote the artistic, professional and economic success of artists who exhibit in art shows.

Orphan Works Information - Information, articles and interviews so you know what is going on and what you can do about it.

Red Bubble - (RedBubble.com) You sign up to RedBubble (it’s free). You upload your work. People view your work and comment. You can sell your work online (RedBubble handles manufacturing, shipping and payment for you).

Shirt Magic - (ShirtMagic.com) Open a shop and put your designed products on sale at ShirtMagic. You can also put them on sale on your website, web page, blog or community site.

US Small Business Administration - (sba.gov) An independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.

VistaPrint - (VistaPrint.com) An online supplier of printed and promotional materials as well as marketing services to small businesses. VistaPrint offers free Business Cards, Notepads, Magnets, Pens, Rubber Stamps, plus all sorts of promotional products. Get a limited amount of free business cards by choosing from their designs (small VistaPrint ad will be placed on the back of the cards - your price for freedom!). Tip: Look up VistaPrint coupons first for a better deal on products.

Wilhelm Imaging Research - (Wilhelm-Research.com) Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. conducts research on the stability and preservation of traditional and digital color photographs and motion pictures. The company publishes brand name-specific permanence data for desktop and large-format inkjet printers and other digital printing devices.

Zazzle - (Zazzle.com) Create your own one of a kind products. Put your art on clothing, mousepads, skateboards, bumper stickers, calendars, custom postage stamps, greeting cards and more. Customize your own free online gallery. Zazzle handles production, shipment, returns & exchanges for you and pays your earnings monthly.

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