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"The American Artists Professional League's (AAPL) mission is to advance the cause of the fine arts in America, through the promotion of high standards of beauty, integrity, and craftsmanship in painting, sculpture, and the graphic arts, and to emphasize the importance of order and coherent communication as prime requisites of works of art through exhibitions and publications."

"American Impressionist Society defines American Impressionism as the concern for light on form, color, and brushstrokes. It allows equal latitude between these attributes and recognizes not a single definitive element, but several factors - including high key light and hue, visual breakdown of detail, concern for contemporary life, and cultivation of direct an spontaneous approaches to a subject. The goal of AIS is to promote the appreciate of Impressionism through workshops, classes, exhibitions, videos, and other media."

"American Women Artists is dedicated to the inspiration, celebration, and encouragement of women in the visual fine Arts. Since its inception, AWA has worked diligently to bring women artists to the attention of the art world through museum shows, juried competitions in leading galleries around the country, symposiums, workshops, and an international exchange. Our goal is to increase the number of professional opportunities for women in the visual fine arts by creating the kinds of opportunities that lead to greater inclusion."

"Leading the revival of realism in the visual arts, the Art Renewal Center (ARC), a 501(c)(3), non-profit, educational foundation, hosts the largest online museum dedicated to realist art and includes works by the old masters, 19th century, and contemporary realists, as well as articles, letters, and other online resources. The ARC is the foremost and only vetting service for realist art schools...The ARC also runs the ARC Salon Competition, which is the largest and most prestigious competition in the Western world for realist artists painting, sculpting, and drawing today...The ARC is devoted to promoting education in realistic art both in training techniques and in the proliferation of historical art works."

"Founded in 1909, the California Art Club is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization built on the foundation of promoting and supporting contemporary-traditional fine art. As one of the oldest, largest, and most active art organizations in the country, the CAC is committed to keeping traditional art alive and believe that our unique outreach programs will continue to attract new generations of artists and patrons alike."

"Heartland Art Club supports and encourages the creation of quality representational art through education, exhibits, and engagement. Its intent is to elevate representational art, its disciplines, and history. Join us in supporting traditional, representational art founded on the principles of drawing, composition, color, light, and form. Membership in Heartland Art Club and volunteer opportunities with us help to draw attention to the importance of traditionally created art to our culture and to preserve what has been created before us."

"The International Guild of Realism was founded by a group of leading professional realism artists from around the globe in 2002 with four goals:

• Recognize the best realists working today.
• Create gallery and museum exhibition opportunities.
• Provide advertising and marketing support for IGOR members.
• Offer a bridge between art collectors and the highest quality realist art, created by our members."

"NOAPS supports artists around the world in striving for artistic excellence by recognizing great art, enriching education, enhancing skills, challenging abilities, and expanding marketing opportunities. NOAPS' focus is on providing an environment that inspires artists, evolves talent, creates a venue in which to display artistic talent, and nurtures achievement and success while having fun. NOAPS is an international organization that is a leader in contributing to and influencing artists in their pursuit of artistic distinction."

"Founded in 1991, Oil Painters of America (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 artist 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."