Latvijas Mākslinieku savienība

Founded in 1941, Latvijas Mākslinieku savienība is a non-profit association based in Rīga, Latvia working on arts & culture, heritage, community development.

The Artists' Union of Latvia (Latvijas Mākslinieku savienība) is a professional creative association of visual artists and art scholars founded in 1941. It represents its members' professional, economic, social and moral interests, advocates on cultural policy, and works to develop art and preserve cultural heritage in Latvia. Its activities include an annual autumn visual arts exhibition, the Mākslas dienas festival, international projects and the Riga-based LMS museum, which holds a collection of over 17,000 artworks and is housed in Zvārtava Palace and the Biķeri branch. The organisation also runs the creative quarter Kombināts MĀKSLA and its gallery at 11. novembra krastmala 35 in Riga, and takes part in cultural events such as Baltā nakts, Muzeju nakts and Staro Rīga. It holds public-benefit organisation status and is registered with the Ministry of Culture as a professional creative organisation. Membership is open to professional visual artists and eligible organisations.