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The Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA)[1][2][3] is an international trade organization. The headquarters of the PPFA is based in Jackson, Michigan, where four fulltime staff serve the requirements of its members. These are the only paid staff of an otherwise volunteer-run association.[4] Its primary focus is the education[5][6] of custom picture framers. The organization and all its chapters are run by volunteers. The PPFA has 26 chapters, located in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The chapter with the largest number of members and most active is the New England Chapter. The Association currently represents over 3600 member businesses. Association members are: independent frame shop owners and staff, distributors and manufacturers of custom and ready made picture frame mouldings, supplies and equipment.

History

  • Established in 1973 with offices in Richmond, Virginia
  • The first Print Competition was held in 1980
  • Launched the Certified Picture Framer certification program in 1986
  • Launched the Master Certified Picture Framer certification program in 1995
  • Became part of the Photo Marketing Association in 2000
  • The current president of the PPFA is John Pruitt, CPF

Certification

PPFA has two levels of certification:

  • Certified Picture Framer (CPF)
  • Master Certified Picture Framer (MCPF)

To attain CPF certification, the candidate must meet eligibility requirements and then pass a 3.5 hour multiple choice examination. Candidates can also take the CPF examination online during certain timeslots, so that they do not have to travel to an examination venue.

The MCPF designation is earned by the candidate performing several objectives, all required:

  • attaining CPF first
  • submitting four framed items (a canvas, a textile, a paper print and an object) for inspection by qualified examiners
  • designing, cutting and assembling a framed piece onsite, within 1 1/2 hours
  • writing a condition-report for an artwork
  • taking the MCPF exam

In 2013 there are fewer than 70 MCPFs worldwide. Framers who have obtained either the CPF or MCPF designations are required to recertify every five years in order to keep abreast of new developments in the framing industry. After attaining MCPF, a framer ceases to be a CPF. A framer who has obtained a qualification can place the relevant CPF or MCPF marking after his name for promotional purposes.[7][8]The designations Certified Picture Framer, CPF and MCPF are all registered trademarks in the United States.[9][10][11]

Publications

PPFA publishes a members only monthly newsletter, provides news, ideas, the latest innovations, materials and methodologies important for the industry. On line forum [12] has public and private (for members only) sections.

Partial list of publications:

  • Kistler, Vivian C., (revised 2006)-Picture Framing, Vol. 1 (Library of Professional Picture Framing, Vol 1), Columbia Publishing, ISBN 978-0938655114
  • Kistler, Vivian C., (2007)- Conservation Framing (Library of the Professional Picture Framing, Vol 4),Columba Publishing, ISBN 978-0938655039

Annual Convention

The association has an annual convention[13] each January in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the convention, the PPFA conducts an international framing competition. This framing competition has two sections, the Open and Print competition. For the Open competition, entrants can frame an artwork of their choice. For the Print competition, entrants are all sent the same artwork and have to frame this creatively. During this annual convention, framers have the possibility to sit either the CPF or MCPF examination. The annual convention is a good opportunity for framers to meet other framers face to face. Other means of communication among framers is the Framers Corner website run by the PPFA. The PPFA is a member of the Photo Marketing Association[14] (PMA).

Chapters

PPFA has 26 chapters, among them:[15]

United States

  • Arizona Chapter
  • Cascade Chapter (Oregon, Washington)
  • Central Texas Chapter [16]
  • Damron C. Owens - Carolinas Chapter
  • Deep South Chapter
  • Great Lakes Chapter
  • Pacific Southwest PPFA Chatper (formerly Greater Los Angeles Chapter and San Diego Chapter)
  • Heartland Chapter
  • Indiana Chapter
  • Kentucky/Tennessee Chapter
  • Metro Atlantic Chapter [17]
  • Mid-America Chapter [18]
  • Mountain and Plains Chapter [19]
  • National Capital Chapter
  • New England Chapter [20]
  • North Central Chapter
  • North Texas Chapter
  • Northern Ohio Chapter
  • Northern Rockies Chapter
  • Sacramento Valley Chapter
  • Sunshine State Chapter [21]
  • Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
  • Tri-State Chapter [22]
  • Wisconsin Chapter

Canada

  • Canada West Chapter

Southern Hemisphere

  • Australia/New Zealand Chapter


See also

References

  1. ^ Encyclopedia of Associations: pts. 1-2. National organizations of the U.S, Volume 1
  2. ^ The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
  3. ^ "PPFA Trademark Details". It.zibb.com. 1996-04-02. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
  4. ^ Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series. Library of Congress. 1977.
  5. ^ "Conservation Information Network (BCIN)" . The PPFA has an online bookstore where members can purchase framing books and merchandise.Professional Picture Framers Association. PPFA Guild Guidelines for Framing Works of Art on Paper. LAC=BAC: S.l.
  6. ^ "Conservation Information Network (BCIN)"Day, Diane (1996). The best of technical talk - volume 2. Professional Picture Framers Association.
  7. ^ The Guide to National Professional Certification Programs
  8. ^ Directory of selected national testing programs
  9. ^ United States Patent and Trademark Office - Certified Picture Framer
  10. ^ United States Patent and Trademark Office - CPF
  11. ^ United States Patent and Trademark Office - MCPF
  12. ^ On Line Forum
  13. ^ Trade shows and professional exhibits directory
  14. ^ Photo Marketing Association
  15. ^ PPFA Chapters http://www.pmai.org/PPFAContent.aspx?id=20493
  16. ^ http://www.ctppfa.com/
  17. ^ http://metroatlanticppfa.com/
  18. ^ http://midamericappfa.org/default.aspx
  19. ^ http://mapppfa.com/
  20. ^ http://www.neppfa.com/
  21. ^ http://www.ppfasunshinechapter.com/
  22. ^ http://tristateppfa.com/default.aspx
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