Professional Picture Framers Association
Founded in California in 1971, the PPFA has grown to become an international trade association for the art and framing industry. It has a membership of more than 3,000 custom picture framers, art galleries, manufacturers and distributors. It now comes under the umbrella of PMA International.
Services
PPFA's services include advanced educational workshops, certification (CPF, Certified Picture Framer) and business programs, together with both technical and marketing support for picture-framing businesses.
Resources
PPFA offers terrific resources for framers, including the PPFA Helpline and an online forum where members are always pleased to help. For consumers there are search engines for Find a Framer and Find a Conservator.
