The California Rosemaling Association (CRA) started in 1987, and now has aproximately one hundred fifty members. Members include expert and beginner painters, all with a love of Rosemaling.
CRA's largest function is the annual Convention and Business Meeting held each fall. The Convention features classes with well-known Rosemaling teachers such as American Gold Medal Winners and teachers from Norway. Besides the classes, the Convention offers members the opportunity to meet with one another, share ideas, learn about opportunities to study, teach and sell Rosemalling.
CRA publishes the "California Rosemaler" four times a year. The newsletter features color pictures of Rosemaling often showcasing a museum piece or private collection piece. The newsletter also contains various articles of interest to rosemalers, plus information on meetings, conventions, craft fairs, and Scandinavian events.
Many of the CRA members are available to demonstrate and lecture, as well as teach classes.
