Listservs
for the Arts

What is a mailing list, listserv or discussion group?

Webopedia, the online computer dictionary for Internet terms describes a mailing list as:

"A list of e-mail addresses identified by a single name, such as
mail-list@sandybay.com. When an e-mail message is sent to the mailing list name, it is automatically forwarded to all the addresses in the list."

Note: The words mailing list, listserv or discussion group are often used interchangeably.

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Art Teacher Listservs

AMART-L
AmArt-L is an electronic discussion group to provide a forum for scholars and professionals who study American art, artifacts and architecture from the colonial period to the present. The primary purpose of AmArt-L is to enable specialists with an American focus in these and other fields to communicate current research interests, to test new ideas, discuss methods of teaching, and disseminate information and announcements of general interest to the list.
For further information and information on subscribing to this list, please visit the American Art Discussion List web site.

ARTEACHER
Discussion forum for art teachers.
To subscribe to this list send an email
To: LISTSERV@VENUS.VCU.EDU
and in the
Body of the message: SUBSCRIBE ARTEACHER

Artist
The artist mailing list is for the discussion of issues and topics that relate to art students, professors and anyone else in an art-learning environment.The main goal of the list is to offer an
environment in which anyone who is learning about art will feel free to ask anything they want or bring up any topic for conversation, no matter what their level of experience.
To subscribe to this list send an email To: Majordomo@qnet.com and in the Body of the message: subscribe artist

Artnet
ARTnet Nebraska web site and mailing list is an online resource designed for general classroom teachers and art specialists. The mailing list, as well as web site focuses on the exploration, integration and application of the visual arts in educational settings.
For information on subscribing to the listserv visit the Art Related Listservs page on the ARTnet site.

ARTSCHR
This discussion list is for Art Department Chair People to discuss current issues.
To subscribe to this list send an email
To: LISTSERV@YORKU.CA
Body of the message: SUBSCRIBE ARTSCHR

ArtsEdNet Talk
is an on-line discussion group for all educators involved in teaching the arts, including arts specialists, general classroom teachers incorporating the arts into their lessons, or teachers putting together interdisciplinary curricula. This discussion group is sponsored by the Getty Education Institute for the Arts, an operating program of the J. Paul Getty Trust. For information on types of messages posted to this group go to the ArtsEdNet Talk Archive. From the
ArtsEdNet Talk Archive page you can also link to the How to Subscribe page.

ARTS_GIFT
This list is for the purpose of discussing all aspects of fund raising for arts and cultural organizations.
To subscribe send e-mail:
To: LISTSERV@CHARITYCHANNEL.COM
and in the
Body of the message: SUBSCRIBE ARTS_GIFT

K12ARTSED LISTSERV
This listserv will put you in touch with hundreds of your colleagues around the country dedicated to the goal of supporting and expanding the role of the arts in education. The K12ARTSED listserv will allow you to discuss and share classroom ideas, resources, research, philosophy, methodology, and practice directly with others who face the challenge of making the arts an integral part of the K-12 curriculum.
This listserv is run by the ArtsEdge: The National Arts and Education Information Network Editor.
For information on subscribing to this listserv and/or seeing what others in this community have to say about the arts and education visit the ArtsEdge Community Center.

TEACHART
The National Museum of American Art runs the TEACHART listserv. This list was established to extend discussions for teachers eager to incorporate American art into their classroom activities. For information on subscribing to this list, visit the Teachers Programs and Resources page at the National Musem of American Art's site.

UAARTED
This listserv deals with issues surrounding art education.
To subscribe send email
TO: LISTSERV@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
In the body of the message type:
Subscribe UAARTED

 

Art-Related Listservs

Please note, many of the listservs below are maintained by the ONElist E-Mail Communities web site. To subscribe to a ONElist list, follow the link at the end of the listserv description. If this is your first time subscribing to a ONElist listserv you will be asked to register by providing your e-mail and choosing a password. This information will be used to subscribe to any ONElist Listservs in the future.
NOTE:
Remember the password you choose.
If at any time you have difficulty, go to the Help Center at ONElist.

AllPainters, ONElist E-mail Community
This list is a discussion group for all of those who love paintings from artist of all styles and periods: Roman Frescos to Middle Ages to Modern/Contemporary. The discussion of other art forms is fine, but the main focus should be painting. There will be art facts, news, announcements, and discussion ofindividual painters and art works.
Subscribe to this list.

Announce
This listserv is sponsored by Art on the Net. This listserv is an announcement forum for art shows and events.
To subscribe send an e-mail To: announce-request@art.net with the
Subject: subscribe and
Body text: subscribe YOURaddress@your.domain.com
Then, the listmaster will process your subscription request.

ART-ALL
Listserv sponsored by the Art Alliance. General Arts discussion group.
To subscribe send an e-mail message
TO: LISTSERV@LIST.UVM.EDU
In the body of the message type:
SUBSCRIBE ART-ALL

ArtCommunity, ONElist E-mail Community
The list administrator states, "I am trying to gather together as many artists, galleries and artists
into a community to allow artists to find galleries and services, galleries to find artists and buyers to find work. It's all free, and can even give you a professional web site for free too so that you can promote your work or your business."
Subscribe to this list.

ARtCrawl, ONElist E-mail Community
This list is for for Gallerists, Artists and those interested in the art world to interact and share with others information about what is happening in your local art scene as well as your web site. You may use this list to discuss your local, regional or cyber/online art happenings and also post announcements and press releases about art openings and related events. Anyone may join this list, all that is required for membership is an interest in the world of art.
Subscribe to this list.

ARTCRIT
This listserv is a discussion forum open to anyone interested in the visual arts.
Discussions may include art criticism, art theory and other topics of interest.
To subscribe:
Send an e-mail To: Listserv@YORKU.CA
Body test: Subscribe ARTCRIT
Then, the list administrator will process your request.
If you have difficulty subscribing e-mail Michele Macaluso,
List adminstrator,at macal@nexus.yorku.ca.

Art-digital, ONElist E-mail Community
Computer Art, that is. This list is for people who use (or would like to use) CorelDRAW, Photoshop, and other digital image programs to create art or to manipulate photos. We share tips, tutorials, our work and more. Everything that affects YOU affects your art, and you are welcome here to discuss whatever is of interest to you. If it's courteous, it's appropriate to this list.
For more information regarding this list contact the listowner at
cfrey@erols.com.
Subscribe to this list.

ArtHISTRY (not a typo!), ONElist E-mail Community
A Forum for students, critics and Art lovers. Articles might be sent to the list related to the Arts through the Ages. Movements and Philodophy are subject to discussions, opinions, and ideas.
Subscribe to this list.

ART-L
Art inforamtion listserv.
To subscribe send an e-mail message
TO: LISTSERV@AMERICAN.EDU
In the body of the message type:
SUBSCRIBE ART-L

ArtLaw
This listserv is sponsored by Art on the Net. ArtLaw is a discussion group about law issues pertaining to art and art on the Internet.
To subscribe send an e-mail To: artlaw-request@art.net with the
Subject: subscribe and
Body text: subscribe YOURaddress@your.domain.com
Then, the listmaster will process your subscription request.

ARTMASS
Listserv to discuss arts, mass media, and the Internet.
To subscribe send email
TO: LISTSERV@GIMLI.WORC.MASS.EDU
In the body of the message type:
SUBSCRIBE ARTMASS

ARTNINE
Listserv to discuss contemporary art in the nineties.
To subscribe send email
TO: LISTSERV@RELAY.URZ.UNI-HEIDELBERG.DE
In the body of the message type:
SUBSCRIBE ARTNINE

ARTS-CULTURE
This is a general forum for discussing arts and culture.
To subscribe send email
TO: LISTSERV@YOUR.ABC.NET.AU
In the body of the message type:
SUBSCRIBE ARTS-CULTURE

ArtStuff, ONElist E-mail Community
This list is a forum to discuss all sorts of art, ranging from cave paintings to modern art.
Subscribe to this list.

BLACKART
This listserv is for members of the Black Artist League and others who are interested.
To subscribe send email
TO: LISTSERV@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
In the body of the message type:
SUBSCRIBE BLACKART

CLAYART
This lists focus is the discussion of cermanic arts.
To subscribe send email
TO: LISTSERV@LSV.UKY.EDU
In the body of the message type:
SUBSCRIBE CLAYART

ComicArtist, ONElist E-mail Community
This list is for people who love to draw and want to create comic books.Writers are also welcome. Members of this list are encouraged to share ideas and hints on drawing/writing comics and also to talk about their favorite artists,comics, etc. Sending pics you draw to other members to check out is also encouraged. :)
For more information regarding this list contact the listowner at
calli_stowe@hotmail.com
Subscribe to this list.

ComicArt-L, ONElist E-mail Community
On the original comicbook art mailing list, dealers, collectors, artists  and fans discuss comic book original art - including provenance, the original art market and favorite pieces.
Go to TheArtBoard to see what members of this listserv have created.
Subscribe to this list.

COMPUTERS-IN-ART
Listserv for discussion of computers in all aspects of the arts.
To subscribe send email
TO: LISTSERV@WVNVM.WVNET.EDU
In the body of the message type:
SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERS-IN-ART

Crazyartist, ONElist E-mail Community
This listserv was developed and is maintatned by Nikki O'Mally. This is what Nikki O'Mally writes about herself and her listserv:
I once read a quote by a famous artist that said, "I don't like to
tell people I am an artist. I tell them I work with paint".
Hello, I'm Nikki O'Mally. I am a reclusive"Artist" who works with
all forms of media. I have decided to start this list withhope of
generating discussion (the trials and tribulations of starving artists)
and to create a community where list members can share ideas,
vision, experience and offer support to one another. I'm looking
forward to seeing where this goes and opening the lines to
new contacts anda supportive art community on the net.
Subscribe to this list.

DESIGN-L
Discussion list regarding basic and applied design of art and architechture.
To subscribe send e-mail:
To: LISTSERV@LISTS.PSU.EDU and in the
Body of the message: SUBSCRIBE DESIGN-L

EMA-L
This listserv is for the discussion of electronic media arts.
To subscribe send e-mail:
To: LISTSERV@LISTSERV.DELTA.EDU and in the
Body of the message: SUBSCRIBE EMA-L

Talk at Art on the Net
This listserv is sponsored by Art on the Net. This listserv is a discussion forum for all sorts of art-related topics.
To subscribe send an e-mail To: talk-request@art.net with the
Subject: subscribe
and Body text: subscribe YOURaddress@your.domain.com
Then, the list administrator will process your subscription request.

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Lower Hudson Regional Information Center
Last Updated: April 25, 2000

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