Art & Graphic Design: Websites

Internet Archive of Chinese ARt by Stephen W. Bushell, C.M.G., B.Sc., M.D.

This site is an access point for viewing the Center's fine print collection catalog. What you will find here are records and images of a portion of the Center's collection of over 100,000 art objects.

NGA Images is a repository of digital images of the collections of the National Gallery of Art. On this website you can search, browse, share, and download images.

Smarthistory is a leading resource for the study of art and cultural heritage. Our growing collection of videos and essays are designed to be engaging and conversational and cover art that ranges from the paleolithic to the present across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

TinEye is an image search and recognition company. We are experts in computer vision, pattern recognition, neural networks, and machine learning.

APA is dedicated to promoting photographers and protecting their rights. The organization was previously called Advertising Photographers of America, but changed names to better describe its multi-faceted member base. APA offers an extensive benefits package with discounts on professional and financial services, web tools and even Apple products.

ASMP is one of the leading trade organizations promoting the art and business of photography. With 39 chapters throughout the U.S., there’s a good chance ASMP has a presence somewhere near your home base. Members receive a free guide to running a photography business, followed by access to a database of qualified photographer assistants along with a plethora of discounts ranging from travel and insurance to software, DIY web design templates and marketing resources.

The Art Libraries Society of North America was founded in 1972 at the initiative of Judith Hoffberg by a group of art librarians attending the American Library Association conference.

CAA, as the preeminent international leadership organization in the visual arts, promotes these arts and their understanding through advocacy, intellectual engagement, and a commitment to the diversity of practices and practitioners.

Photojournalists will want to join NPPA, home to many of the country’s top press photographers. The digital age has brought about a wave of challenges regarding copyrights and media ethics; NPPA is your all-in-one resource for navigating those choppy waters (awesome benefits included).

PPA is great for studio and portrait photographers looking to expand their knowledge base while taking advantage of beaucoup business resources. The organization was started back in 1869, and now has more than 27,000 members. PPA offers tons of educational resources and seminars in addition to vital business protection, savings and the annual Imaging USA convention.