Arts Associations

African Studies Association (ASA)is the flagship membership organization devoted to enhancing the exchange of information about Africa.

American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) is composed of educational and cultural institutions, professional scholars, and private individuals. ARCE’s partnership with Egyptians contributes to the shared goal of cultural heritage preservation.

Arts Council of the African Studies Association (ACASA) is an association whose mission is to promote a greater understanding of the culture and art of Africa and the African Diaspora. They bring together scholars, artists, and enthusiasts worldwide to learn, connect, and collaborate. 

Byzantine Studies Association of North America (BSANA) is a venue for the presentation and discussion of papers embodying current research on all aspects of Byzantine history and culture. 

Caribbean Studies Association (CSA) is an independent professional organization devoted to the promotion of Caribbean studies from a multidisciplinary, multicultural point of view.

International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the leading organization of local government professionals dedicated to creating and sustaining thriving communities throughout the world. 

International Council of Museums (ICOM) establishes professional and ethical standards for museum activities.

Midwest Art History Society (MAHS) is a community of academic, museum-based, and independent art historians in the common goal of scholarly inquiry and the exchange of ideas.  

Midwest Society for Photographic Education (MWSPE) is the Midwest chapter of the leading forum for fostering understanding of photography in all its forms and related media.

Renaissance Society of America (RSA) is the largest international organization devoted to the critical study of the world from 1300–1700 and its importance today.

Sixteenth Century Society (SCS) is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the study of the early modern era (c.1450-1750).

Society for Photographic Education (SPE) is the leading forum for fostering understanding of photography in all its forms and related media. 

Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities (SSEA) is a society to stimulate interest in Egyptology, to assist those interested, professional and non-professional alike, with research and training in the field, and to sponsor and promote archaeological expeditions to Egypt. 

The Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA) is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators in Ohio. Members include elementary, middle, and high school visual arts educators; college and university professors; researchers and scholars; teaching artists; administrators and supervisors; and art museum educators.

The National Art Education Association (NAEA) is the professional home for thousands of visual arts, design, and media arts educators. They offer opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired while championing the field of visual arts education.

Contemporary Art Toledo (CAT) is dedicated to the production, presentation, and promotion of ideas from visual artist from around the Great Lakes region and beyond. CAT is working to create and sustain meaningful connections between innovative artists and diverse communities that emphasize and explore the historical, cultural, and social importance of the art of our time.

International Sculpture Center (ISC) is a member-supported, nonprofit organization founded in 1960 to champion the creation and understanding of sculpture and its unique, vital contribution to society. ISC offers members access to internships, competitions, conferences and symposia, employment opportunities, memberships, public art projects, residencies, scholarships, grants, fellowships, studio rentals and workshops.

The Sculpture Center is a cultural space for sculptors where creative ideas, experiences and the community connect and flourish through its five tenets - Exhibition, Creation, Mentorship, Conversation + Engagement, and Development + Support.