Art Association of the Philippines

The Art Association of the Philippines is an art organization that aims to "advance and foster, and promote the interests of those who work in the visual arts." (AAP Amemded By-Laws, 1986) It stakes its position as a circulator of artistic goods within a general system of production, circulation and consumption. It is founded by Purita Kalaw Ledesma.

In 2002 the main office and gallery of AAP is located in Kanlungan ng Sining, Rizal Park, Manila, under the leadership of AAP President Fidel Sarmiento.