Studio Art

• AMIEN - Art Materials Information and Education Network
  "Dedicated to providing, without regard to aesthetics, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, accurate, and unbiased factual information about artists’ materials."
• The Bonefolder: An E-journal for the Bookbinder and Book Artist
  Publishes articles for book arts, including techniques.
• CeramicsWeb
  Created by Richard Burkett at San Diego State University. Includes glaze recipes, etc.
• The Digital Filmmaker
  Site dedicated to the photojournalist, video journalist, and independent digital filmmaker. Lots of technical tips and reviews of equipment.

• EAI Online Resource Guide for Exhibiting, Collecting & Preserving Media Art addresses key issues and brings together information on current practices and critical dialogue relating to single-channel video, computer-based art and media installation.

• A Guide to Honing and Sharpening Woodworking Tools
  From the Museum of Woodworking tools, a guide written by Maurice Fraser.
• Paintmaking.com
  From Tony Johansen, Director, East Sydney Academy of Art. Lots of information, including safety, techniques, materials, and references.
• Printmaking Links
  Extensive website from Christie Nuell of Middle Tennessee State University. Includes info on non-toxic printmaking, grants and fellowships, fine arts presses, etc.
• Ukiyo-e Techniques
  A photographic and video demonstration by master printmaker Keiji Shinohara of Ukiyo-e printmaking technique. From Wesleyan University.

• CROETweb: Artist Safety and Health — General Information  
  
  CROETweb.com is an occupational safety and health resource directory sponsored by the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.
• OSHA Safety and Health Topics page  
  
  General information topics, including Solvents, Woodworking, Respiration, etc.
• City of Tuscon: Health and Safety in the Arts  
  
  This web site is sponsored by the City of Tucson's Environmental Management Division through an Environmental Justice Grant. Designed specifically for individual artist in managing their studios.
• Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety  
  
  ACTS is a not-for-profit corporation that provides health, safety, industrial hygiene, technical services, and safety publications to the arts, crafts, museums, and theater communities.
• Health and the Arts Program, UIC  
  
  University of Illinois -Chicago. The mission of the Health in the Arts Program is to diagnose, treat and prevent arts-related disorders among people working in all aspects of the arts. Includes links to other arts safety resources and an online manual.
• Arts and Creative Materials Institute  
  
  Founded in 1936, ACMI was organized to assist its members in providing the public with art and creative materials for children and artists that are non-toxic.
• State of California Art Hazards for K-6  
  
  List of materials that cannot be purchased for K-6 art education per the State of California because of toxicity concerns.
• Art Safety Training Guide -- Ceramics  
  
  Princeton U. Notice: Training materials found on these pages are provided for the use of Princeton University to meet needs specific to Princeton University. Be aware of info specific to Princeton (procedures, phone numbers, etc.)
• Art Safety Training Guide -- Painting and Drawing  
  
  Princeton U. Notice: Training materials found on these pages are provided for the use of Princeton University to meet needs specific to Princeton University. Be aware of info specific to Princeton (procedures, phone numbers, etc.)
• Art Safety Training Guide -- Photography  
  
  Princeton U. Notice: Training materials found on these pages are provided for the use of Princeton University to meet needs specific to Princeton University. Be aware of info specific to Princeton (procedures, phone numbers, etc.)
• Art Safety Training Guide -- Printmaking  
  
  Princeton U. Notice: Training materials found on these pages are provided for the use of Princeton University to meet needs specific to Princeton University. Be aware of info specific to Princeton (procedures, phone numbers, etc.)
• Art Safety Training Guide -- Sculpture  
  
  Princeton U. Notice: Training materials found on these pages are provided for the use of Princeton University to meet needs specific to Princeton University. Be aware of info specific to Princeton (procedures, phone numbers, etc.)
• Liquitex - Health & Safety  
  
  Includes Material Safety Data Sheets for Liquitex products, as well as an article on "Safe Studio Tips."

If you can't find specialty supplies locally (check with your professors for recommendations for local suppliers), here are a few directories and links to online arts suppliers. A link to any commercial supplier does not imply an endorsement by the University Libraries or Pepperdine.