Professional Picture Framers Association

The Professional Picture Framers Association / PPFA is an international trade organization serving the art and framing community worldwide since 1971. Members include independent frame shop owners and staff, distributors and manufacturers of picture frame mouldings, supplies and equipment, art galleries, artists, and other businesses in the custom picture framing industry.
PPFA connects members to a network of knowledge and support, and offers education, an annual Convention, certification, competitions, marketing and business services, and member benefits.
The association is managed by Monarch Expositions.

History

Incorporated on August 21, 1971 with offices in Richmond, Virginia established in 1973
The first PRINT Framing Competition was held in Burlingame, CA in 1971
The first OPEN Framing Competition was held in New York, NY in 1975
Launched the Certified Picture Framer certification program in 1986
Became part of the Photo Marketing Association in 2001
Launched the Master Certified Picture Framer certification program in 2003
Monarch Exhibitions purchased PPFA in July 2015

Annual Convention

The association has an annual convention each January in Las Vegas, Nevada at the West Coast Art & Frame Expo/The National Conference. The event includes the finals of the PPFA international PRINT and OPEN framing competition; PPFA education; certification exams and courses; and special events such as a keynote speaker and welcome reception.