The
International Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA), also known as the
National Art Materials Trade Association is an international nonprofit corporation based out of Huntersville, North Carolina. It is the largest organization in the world that works exclusively on behalf of the craft and fine art art materials industry. The association works collaboratively to provide executive, management, sales, marketing, and merchandising support; staff training and certification at all levels of employment, and public relations and marketing resources for industry professionals. The association includes Retailers, Suppliers, Manufacturers, Distributors, and Creative Professionals located in 39 countries around the world.