The New York State Council on the Arts is dedicated to preserving and expanding the rich and diverse cultural resources that are and will become the heritage of New York’s citizens. The Council believes in supporting the following.

AIPAD is dedicated to creating and maintaining high standards in the business of exhibiting, buying and selling photographs as art.

The purpose of the Association of Art Museum Directors is to support its members in increasing the contribution of art museums to society.

The mission of the Association of Art Museum Curators is to support and promote the work of museum curators by creating opportunities for networking, collaboration, professional development, and advancement.

Americans for the Arts’ mission is to serve, advance, and lead the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America.

The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) is a non-profit membership organization of the nation’s leading galleries in the fine arts.

The mission and primary purpose of the Appraisers Association of America is to develop and promote standards of excellence in the profession of appraising through education and the application of the highest form of professional practice.