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Sculpture Organizations Most sculptors
are solitary artists working on projects in workshops or installation sites. Organizations
provide a method of easy communication, the ability to see what members are working
on and information on exhibitions to gain recognition for work. Most of the associations
have an index that lists members or provides links to members' sites. Learn more
about professional activities, sign up for membership or view sculptors' work
in online galleries in this guide to sculptors' associations, organizations and
guilds worldwide.
International Sculpture Center - Conferences, publications, and special
events are just the beginning of the resources available through this site. International
destinations
for exhibitions, searchable listings of members' portfolios where art work
can be bought or commissioned, an active forum for professional discussions and
much more for both the artist and members of the public who appreciate the art
form.
National
Sculpture Society - The oldest organization of professional sculptors
in the United States promoting excellence in figurative and realist sculpture
throughout the US. The search for individual sculptors is a bit diffferent than
most. Select the focus of the work from categories such as animals, allegorical,
female figure and others. The search results bring up a sample of work along with
contact info. Royal
Society of British Sculptors - Offering professional advice including
information on awards, events, news and more for UK sculptors. Search through
the RBS
Online Gallery for a very nice presentation of individual work. They also
provide Professional Development Seminars for Sculptors, Sculpting A Living
to help professionals hone their business skills.
Visual Artists Ireland (formerly Sculptors Society of Ireland) - This
is an organization that is focused on the professional visual artist incorporating
many media in one site. There is no search of artists portfolios, but plenty of
news, projects, an online newsletter, career and educational resources, calls
for exhibitions, links, insurance and more... The
Association of Sculptors of Victoria - Professional organization for Victoria,
Australia with current news, on going exhibitions and juried prizes, search of
members and links to members web sites, memberships info, links to other Australian
and international associations. [Thanks to ormi for the suggestion] Association
of Finnish Sculptors - This site is bilingual in Finnish and English.
You'll find aAn online sculpture gallery and news of recent projects as well as
a lsiting of members with links to home sites if they exist. Not the most extensive
resource site, but worth a visit to see the work... Texas
Society of Sculptors - Austin-based sculptors' guild offering education,
juried shows, and an annual Sculpt-Fest. Check out the collection of resources
for artists that are linked to from this site! The
Society of Portrait Sculptors - The name is self explanatory, the site
is easy on the eyes and with a simple design, easy to move about. Exhibitions
and awards are represented and there are a few links to other sculpting sites.
There doesn't seem to be a search of individual members, but they do offer assistance
if you are interested in commissioning a sculpted portrait.
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