The International Academy of the Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, communications, advertising, creative and marketing firms. IAVA members include executives from organizations such as Alloy Media + Marketing, Coach, Conde Nast, Disney, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Estee Lauder, Keller Crescent, HBO, Monster.com, MTV, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Tribal DDB, Victoria’s Secret, Wired, and Yahoo!

MISSION

There are four primary goals of the IAVA:

1) To facilitate the vibrant exchange of new ideas, business models and trend information in the visual arts

2) To sanction and oversee awards and recognition programs to identify and reward excellence in the visual arts

3) To provide a networking opportunity for members of the IAVA for professional advancement

4) To educate members and promote innovative thinking about the constantly changing nature of media, including advertising, print, film, television & interactive

This is very exciting as this will give us an opportunity to help educate and learn about new and exciting technologies and was to showcase visual art.

To learn more go to:

http://www.iavisarts.org/index.php