"I joined WPA on May 17 as a way of connecting to the arts community in DC. I paid for the membership and slide file as well as the artist directory thinking that this was an incredible bargain. Within a month of joining I was contacted about participating in SEVEN. Before the show was even down a very good gallery saw my painting and wants to work with me. All this and I get free admission to the Corcoran and a discount on some art supplies. I love that you are doing shows for people who will be in the directory (even if it is just a handful) and putting members images and current exhibition info on your website. I am also a regular reader of your newsletter which is a rare free resource listing exhibition opportunites. I am totally satisfied with my membership in WPA."

-Susan Jamison

ARTFILE ONLINE Testimonials:

WPA's ArtFile is a wonderful resource. I've used it on several occasions for exhibitions that I've curated. It's easy to search for artists by medium, and the images are large enough to get a feel for the work. It's also a great way to learn about new artists; I've made some great discoveries through ArtFile.

-Jayme McLellan, Director, Civilian Art Projects

I just wanted to write you all to thank you very much for the electronic art file!!! Since it has gone up I have had multiple inquiries regarding my art and a sale of my work to a major hotel chain.

-Michele de la Menardiere, artist

I'm so thrilled that I now have a web site to which I can refer people. It's great to be able to email my whole portfolio, too. WPA did a great job with that feature. It looks so professional!

-Hilary Martinson, artist

As director of resources for Soho Myriad, one of the largest, most successful art consulting firms in the US, I have found the WPA online artist registry an invaluable resource. Before the registry was accessible online, I hade made at least two trips to DC to visit the WPA artist registry of  slides and information. Although, I love to visit DC, the online registry has made my job much easier and more efficient!

-Sarah Hall, Dirctor of Resources, Soho Myriad, Inc.

Don't get left behind! If you haven't uploaded images to your ARTFILE ONLINE profile, do it now! (you must be a WPA member to create a profile) questions? email: agriffiths@wpadc.org