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	The Fan Association of North America (FANA) is an organization with individual and institutional members who have an interest in the study, conservation, acquisition and identification of antique, vintage and collectible hand fans. FANA was organized as a non-profit entity (Fan Association of North America, Inc.) in 1983 as an association devoted to the promotion, study, conservation and collection of fans. Research, education and exhibition of fans are encouraged to serve individuals, the public, museums, and organizations with similar interests.
	The Fan Circle International was formed in 1975 to promote interest in, and understanding of, all aspects of the many varieties of fan. Members include collectors, fan makers, costume designers, historians, artists, students, antique dealers, lace makers and interior designers as well as many others whose interest has been sparked by the fascination of the wonderfully varied “objects for agitating the air”.
	THE BEAD SOCIETY OF GREATER CHICAGO is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation and an IRC Section 501© (7) organization. The society was founded in 1989 and is dedicated to the study, discussion and exchange of information about beads and beadwork. Its objective is to educate its members and the general public about the historic and artistic importance of beads and beadwork.
	The fundamental role of The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles is educational. It also aims to provide information and resources both to its members and to the general public.
	The Beadworkers Guild was formed in 1999 and is now a Registered Charity with a membership of over 2500. It is a focus for everyone who enjoys beading and learning about beadwork, where the emphasis is on individual creativity, and the sharing of ideas and techniques. The main aims of the Guild are to facilitate the exchange of ideas and knowledge amongst beadworkers and to promote beadwork to the public at large.
	The Bead Society of Great Britain (formed in September 1989), is a subscription-based, non-profitmaking, non-commercial venture run by a permanent Team who work voluntarily. The Society is open to all those who have an appreciation, either private or professional, of beads ancient and modern, of all shapes, sizes, materials and colours; their techniques of manufacture, and their application.
	The Hertfordshire Visual Arts Forum was launched in 1989/90. The aim was to give Hertfordshire artists a voice and to help them build professional structures and style. No matter what sort of interest you have in the visual arts, full or part-time the Hertfordshire Visual Arts Forum is for you! It is run by an enthusiastic voluntary Organising Group, with members from all areas of involvement in the visual arts.