The Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) is an international association, composed of a diverse and involved membership, and is recognized as the leading authority on art and creative materials. 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. The Institute's members are art and creative material manufacturers, and currently there are over 210 members. Of the 60,000 art and creative material formulations evaluated to date, 100% of the children's products and 85% of those meant for the adult artist are certified as non-toxic. All products in the program undergo extensive toxicological evaluation and testing before they are granted the right to bear the ACMI certification seals.
ACMI is dedicated to providing leadership, guidance and education to individuals, organizations, and society in general to achieve greater participation in art and creative related activities.
What's New?
What's New for Youth Art Month in 2008:
ACMI's Initial Response to Polymer Clays Publicity
ACMI's Additional Response to Polymer Clays Publicity
Product Testing Information of Interest
Youth Art Month (YAM) is an annual observance, sponsored by The Council for Art Education, Inc. (CFAE) and ACMI, each March to emphasize the value of art and art education for all children and to encourage public support for quality school art programs. Established in 1961, YAM provides a forum to support art education because it develops self-esteem, appreciation of the work of others, self-expression, cooperation with others, and critical thinking skills.....all vital to the success of our future leaders, our children.
ACMI recently began the launch of its two new certification seals (the new AP Seal and the CL Seal) to replace the then current seals (the former AP and CP seals with and without the word "Non-toxic" and two versions of the HL seal). ACMI members are beginning to use the new seals on newly-authorized products and also on products previously authorized when their packages change.
