About Us
Originally known as California Collagists, Collage Artists of America (CAA) was founded in 1988 by nine Los Angeles-area women proficient in a variety of media who sought to expand their creativity to encompass collage and assemblage. Two years later the current name of the organization was adopted and membership has grown to well over 200 members across the United States and Canada. Many members are or have been instructors at all levels of education and exhibit widely both nationally and internationally.
Meetings are held five times a year and include programs presented by artists renowned for their work in collage and assemblage.
Juried exhibits are mounted each year at galleries, universities and/or museums. The juror is always an artist from outside CAA who juries for both selection and awards.
In addition to exhibits and meetings, other member benefits include workshops, the lending library, newsletters and raffles. To maintain ties to the community and to promote the study of collage, CAA supports an annual scholarship for a deserving high school or college student.
Please refer to the Contact Us page for the current Board of Directors listing.
PAST PRESIDENTS
2004-2006 Susan Gesundheit
2000-2004 Judi Birnberg
1998-2000 Ruth Banarer
1996-1998 Lois Ramirez
1994-1996 Betty Beam
1991-1994 Dorothy Tate