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?
IMPORTANT: Does the New CPSIA Law Affect You?
Product
Testing Information of Interest
ACMI Elects New Officers
and Directors for 2009-10
ACMI Honors 20-Year Members in
2008
What's New for Youth Art Month at NAEA
and
the 2010 Flag Event?
Help Youth Art Month Help You
Items
missing from CFAE's 2008 Info CD
Youth Art Month Chairs
State Art Education
Association Websites

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.


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