Art Galleries and Framing Stores Trade Associations

Art & Antique Dealers League of America (AADLA)

Oldest U.S. association of fine art and antiques dealers (founded 1926); promotes scholarship, ethics, and dealer visibility via The League Journal and curated showcases. Source: site notes “over 70 members in 80 fields.”

https://aadla.com/ Membership: 70

Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC)

Canada’s national trade body for commercial galleries (founded 1966). Advocates, provides professional development, and maintains a vetted national member directory. Site states “over 60” member galleries.

https://www.ad-ac.ca/ Membership: 60

Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA)

U.S. nonprofit of leading fine‑art galleries (founded 1962) promoting connoisseurship, scholarship, and ethical practice; runs The Art Show and the ADAA Foundation. Represents “over 200” member galleries in nearly 40 U.S. cities.

https://artdealers.org/ Membership: 200

Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD)

Photography dealers’ association (founded 1979) upholding ethics and education and presenting The Photography Show. Membership spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia; count estimated from current public directory.

https://www.aipad.com/ Membership: 80

British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA)

Britain’s historic trade association for art and antiques dealers (founded 1918). Vets members, provides dispute resolution, and lobbies on market policy. Approximate membership reported via CINOA profile.

https://www.bada.org/ Membership: 250

CINOA (Confédération Internationale des Négociants en Oeuvres d’Art)

Global confederation of dealer associations (founded 1935). Advocates for fair trade and cultural heritage, representing 5,000+ dealers through member groups in ~20+ countries.

https://www.cinoa.org/ Membership: 5,000

Comité Professionnel des Galeries d’Art (CPGA)

France’s national committee representing commercial art galleries in policy, advocacy, and sector data; 340+ members across the country.

https://www.comitedesgaleriesdart.com/ Membership: 340

Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA)

Nonprofit of Dallas‑area galleries and arts organizations (founded 1985) known for biannual gallery walks and scholarships; typically “more than 30” members.

http://www.dallasartdealers.org/ Membership: 30

Fine Art Dealers Association (FADA)

U.S. association of vetted fine‑art galleries (founded 1990). Focuses on professionalism and integrity across periods from Old Masters to Contemporary; maintains a trusted member network. Membership is selective and relatively small.

https://fada.org/ Membership: 35

Houston Art Gallery Association (HAGA)

501(c)(6) coalition of Houston galleries promoting the city as an arts destination through coordinated events and maps; active member roster typically around 20–25 galleries.

https://www.artgallerieshouston.com/ Membership: 20

International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA)

International association for fine‑art print dealers and publishers; runs the IFPDA Print Fair and advances scholarship via its Foundation. Site references “150+” members.

https://ifpda.org/ Membership: 150

LAPADA The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers

UK’s largest association of art & antiques dealers (founded 1974), with 550+ members and a strict Code of Practice; also a CINOA member.

https://lapada.org/ Membership: 550

National Antique & Art Dealers Association of America (NAADAA)

Selective U.S. association of leading antiques and art dealers (founded 1954) known for ethical standards and scholarship; small, invitation‑only membership.

https://naadaa.org/ Membership: 40

New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA)

International 501(c)(6) for contemporary art galleries and professionals; produces NADA New York and NADA Miami and offers year‑round member programs. Public filings and materials note 100+ members.

https://www.newartdealers.org/ Membership: 100

Portland Art Dealers Association (PADA)

Portland’s collective of principal galleries; co‑organizer of the city’s “First Thursday” art walk and regional maps/resources. Membership is a focused, vetted group.

https://padaoregon.org/ Membership: 15

Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA)

International trade body for custom framing professionals (founded 1971); offers CPF/MCPF certifications, education, competitions, and a member directory. Global membership is sizable (estimate shown; PPFA does not publish an official count).

https://ppfa.com/ Membership: 1,500

San Francisco Art Dealers Association (SFADA)

Nonprofit representing exhibiting galleries across the San Francisco Bay Area; facilitates best practices, promotion, and networking among member galleries. Membership is selective and regionally focused.

https://www.sfada.com/ Membership: 45

Santa Fe Gallery Association (SFGA)

One of the largest U.S. gallery associations (founded 1982), promoting Santa Fe’s art market through advocacy, marketing, maps, and an artist‑gallery portal; Santa Fe is home to 200+ galleries, with a substantial SFGA roster.

https://www.santafegalleryassociation.org/ Membership: 120

Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA)

Old Town Scottsdale’s nonprofit gallery association running the weekly ArtWalk and seasonal Gold Palette events; roughly 40 member galleries participate.

https://scottsdalegalleries.com/ Membership: 40

Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD)

UK organization (founded 1932) promoting fine‑art dealers’ interests and standards; a member of BAMF and CINOA. Reported membership is 185 across the UK.

https://www.slad.org.uk/ Membership: 185