The College Art Association (CAA), based in New York, was founded in 1911 as the principal professional organization for the visual arts in the United States. It promotes scholarship and teaching in art and art history through advocacy, intellectual engagement, and a commitment to diverse practices and practitioners, serving members ranging from students to art historians and museum professionals. CAA publishes influential academic journals, administers publication grants and travel fellowships, and presents fourteen annual Awards for Distinction recognizing excellence in scholarship, teaching, and artistic practice. Its annual conference, held each February in a rotating American city, draws between 4,000 and 6,000 attendees.