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The idea of art history - as the entire history of the world - underlies the passion that many have for the subject.

While not the most common of professions, those who choose the study and teaching of art history are part of one of the most "in" of in-crowds, whether their special interest lies in painting, design, sculpture, art conservation, or as a museum curator or architectural historian.

Around the Web, find out more about joining with other professionals and students in worldwide organizations featuring news, events, job postings, and professional development for art historians ...

College Art Association - Offering funding and awards resources, calls for exhibition entries and scholarly papers, curriculum vitae advice, interview etiquette, and more.

Art History Webmasters Association - Canadian-based organization with a worldwide reach. Membership info and excellent source of related links. In French and English.

AAH - Association of Art Historians - Major UK organization with membership information, news and event schedule, student and teacher resources.

International Center for Medieval Art - A worldwide membership of academics, museum professionals, and collectors. offering membership information, job postings, related links. Based within the Cloisters Museum, New York.

The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works - Watchdogs for the preservation of threatened art and architecture around the world.

Art Libraries Society of North America - Information on conferences, publications, awards and offering a list-serve, job postings, membership area.

SAH - Society of Architectural Historians - Membership guide, news and information, career and job postings, related research and professional resources

International Council of Museums - Paris-based organization with 17,000 members currently in 140 countries, with news and events, membership information, online publications. In French and English.

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