International Art Materials Trade Association

International Art Materials
Association

Founded	1950
Tax ID no.	11-6015643
Focus	fine art and craft materials
Location	Huntersville, North Carolina
Area served	global
Products	conferences and trade shows; Essential Reference Guide; Art Materials Professional Certificate Program
Services	support, training, and marketing resources
Method	international conventions and trade shows; professional development and employee training resources
Members	1,200 (approximately)
Revenue	$915,415 (As of 2011[update])
Employees	six
Website	namta.org
Formerly called	National Art Materials Trade Association

The International Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA), also known as the National Art Materials Trade Association is an international nonprofit corporation based out of Huntersville, North Carolina. It is the largest organization in the world that works exclusively on behalf of the craft and fine art art materials industry. The association works collaboratively to provide executive, management, sales, marketing, and merchandising support; staff training and certification at all levels of employment, and public relations and marketing resources for industry professionals. The association includes Retailers, Suppliers, Manufacturers, Distributors, and Creative Professionals located in 39 countries around the world.