American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is a US based organization for helping photographers. It is sort of like a community of photographers helping other photographers. They specialize in providing support and aid to photographers whose main work is for publications as well as promoting high level of professionalism. This organization also enforces a community bond among photographers. ASMP tends to concentrate on the areas of copyright protection, lobbying for better conditions for photographers, combating work for hire and providing legal advice for them.

American Society of Media Photographers

Americans For The Arts (AFTA) is a US based organization whose sole purpose is to further the advancement of arts in America. This non-profit organziation supports and creates opportunity for Americans in all walks of life to take part and enjoy art. They have support from governmental agencies, small and major businesses, educators and other individuals in the country. They provide research on the arts scene, important news and happenings, create and develope special programs and so on. AFTA was started in 1996 and has grown since then. They have offices in New York and Washington.

Americans For The Arts

National Press Photographers Association (NPAA) is an international organization which is dedicated to the cause of advancement of photojournalism. They encourage their members to maintain or enhance on their standards and constantly adhere to the code of ethics but all the while supporting the freedom of press and censorship. Furthermore, NPAA supports and provides education and training for their members. They have about 10,00 members, most of whom are professionals (journalists, photographers and editors) and some are students.

National Press Photographers Association

What does art and healthcare got to do with each other? Nothing right? Well that is what I thought so too. I mean art is art while healthcare is where people who are sick go and get well. At least hopefully get well. But I guess sometimes even boring doctors and nurses want some creative outlet - so they created Lime Art. "The aim is to show how the arts can play an important part in enhancing quality of life and quality of care." Hmm...I am not too sure about that but I guess it will do no harm. Maybe like placing a few art places in the lobby or something so that the hospital or the clinic will not look so gloomy would work. Or perhaps doctors and nurses would come and sing to the patients and make them happy or something. Perhaps the doctors and nurses get bored with saving people's lives and they want to change professions without losing the huge pay. Whatever. Go.

Lime Art