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American Historical Print Collectors Society
www.ahpcs.org
A non-profit association organized to foster the collection, preservation, study and exhibition of original historical American prints produced from the beginning of the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. Also includes a reference library with frequently asked questions and a dictionary of print terms.
American Print Alliance
www.printalliance.org
A consortium of non-profit printmakers' councils in the US and Canada which provides opportunities to meet and talk with colleagues, attend lectures and demonstrations and take part in exhibitions.
The American Printmakers On-Line Catalogue Raisonné Project (APOCRP)
www.catrais.org
A scholarly, noncommercial website devoted to publishing catalogues raisonné of American artist-printmakers.
The Art Dealers Association of America
www.artdealers.org
A non-profit organization of the nation's leading dealers in fine arts with the purposes to promote the highest standards of connoisseurship, scholarship and ethical practice within the profession and to increase the public awareness of the role and responsibilities of reputable art dealers. Includes a listing of print specialists and their respective contact information.
Confédération Internationale des Négociants en Oeuvres d'Art
www.cinoa.org/index.cfm
Contains a gallery search with prints category.
Dieu Donné Papermill, Inc.
www.dieudonne.org
A non-profit artist workspace dedicated to the creation, promotion and preservation of contemporary art utilizing the hand papermaking process. During the past 25 years Dieu Donné has directly assisted over 500 artists in one-on-one collaborations, taught papermaking to hundreds of professional artists and students through classes, demonstrations, lectures, workshops and internships.
International Print Center New York
www.ipcny.org
The first and only non-profit institution devoted solely to the exhibition and understanding of both historical and contemporary fine art prints.
Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
www.cjn.or.jp/ukiyo-e/index-j.html
Museum specializing in Japanese ukiyo-e prints, with a brief introduction to the history of these prints, a selection of images, and a link to ukiyo-e dealers.
The Japanese Art Society of America
www.japaneseartsoc.org
Founded as The Ukiyo-e Society of America, this organization promotes the study and appreciation of Japanese art. The Society presents lectures, seminars and other events as well as a quarterly Newsletter for members and an annual journal, Impressions.
The London Original Print Fair
www.londonprintfair.com
Established in 1985, this Fair is held annually at the Royal Academy of Arts, London. Hailed as the largest event of its kind in Europe, 30 dealers (many of whom are IFPDA members) provide visitors with intimate access to the work of major artists dating back to the 15th century, and to recent works of contemporary printmakers, such as Hockney and Hirst.
Museum of Modern Art
www.moma.org/exhibitions/2001/whatisaprint/
The Department of Prints & Illustrated Books has developed an interactive demonstration of the primary printmaking techniques of woodcut, etching, lithography and screenprinting. It also includes a glossary, recommended reading, and visitor information.
National Gallery of Australia
www.nga.gov.au
Extensive section on Australian and Australasian prints, including a search engine.
National Gallery of Canada
www.gallery.ca
Concise yet informative section specifically on Canadian prints, from pre-confederation to modern.
PrintCollecting.com
www.printcollecting.com
Looking for an elusive print? Let others help you with a search or a query at PrintCollecting.com. Sponsored by IFPDA, this is a worldwide online discussion e-mail list for fine print collectors, dealers and enthusiasts alike. Membership to the discussion group is open to anyone however, you must be a subscriber to the list in order to post to the list.
The Print Council of America
www.printcouncil.org
An incorporated non-profit organization of print specialists with a mission to foster the creation, dissemination, and appreciation of fine prints. Also provides a forum for print curators and other specialists to meet, share ideas, debate issues, update each other on work in progress, and discuss and implement Council projects.
The Print Council of America: Print Catalogue Raisonné Search Index
www.printcouncil.org/search.html
Beginning some print research? Start your search here and you'll find details of the print and oeuvre-catalogues of countless individual artists. Published in co-operation with IFPDA, this is an online version of The Print Council's Index to Oeuvre-Catalogues of Prints by European and American Artists. First published in 1983 by Timothy A. Riggs, the index continues to be expanded and updated; consequently it remains a mainstay of print research.
Print Quarterly
www.printquarterly.co.uk
The material published by Print Quarterly — in the form of main articles, shorter notices, notes, catalogue and book reviews — ranges from the origins of printmaking to the present day, from catalogues of the oeuvre of lesser-known printmakers to print collecting and print dealing through the centuries, from iconography to technique, from book illustration to decorative prints, from connoisseurship and the appreciation of prints as works of art to an assessment of their rôle in disseminating styles and ideas.
Private Art Dealers Association
www.pada.net/members.html
Contains a listing of print dealers and their respective contact information.
Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers
www.royalsocietyofpainter-printmakers.com/
A non-profit society of members and the oldest still functioning artistic body in Britain committed to encourage the use of watercolor as a medium. The society runs a series of educational activities as well as hosts exhibitions.
Rutgers University Prints and Printmaking Research Sources
www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/art/art_lib/prints.shtml
Contains an extensive list of sources for information about prints and printmakers, including a list of books and articles about print artists, techniques, and sales.
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