The Art Materials Information and Education Network
AMIEN is dedicated to providing, without regard to aesthetics, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, accurate, and unbiased factual information about artists’ materials. The information is based on the most current scientific knowledge from peer-reviewed sources regarding quality, durability, and health hazards, and on original research conducted at AMIEN. The information is not prescriptive: AMIEN does not tell artists how to make art. We want artists to be able to make intelligent choices about any material used to make art, and we want to help artists make art safely.
Our goal is to reach as many artists as possible, amateur, student, and professional alike as in order to fulfill the mission of AMIEN.
The Board of Directors at AMIEN advises AMIEN on its programs, and makes suggestions for new programs or revisions of existing programs. Directors also voluntarily scan the website for discussions pertinent to their areas of interest or expertise. They may occasionally post answers, articles, comments, corrections, or questions of their own. Members of the Board are listed to the right.
AMIEN’s Code of Ethics applies to every Moderator and User of its services and promotes the following objectives:
Honesty: “Always tell the truth. That way, you don’t have to remember what you said.” (Mark Twain) AMIEN is fair, timely, and transparent.
Avoid conflicts of interest: It is the policy of our Board (and a requirement of non-profit organizations like AMIEN) to avoid any conflict of interest.
Accountability: AMIEN and its Staff take complete responsibility for the content of www.AMIEN.org.
