Art League sites that catch my eye

Heyo... so for Project Numero Uno in my Web Design class at C.O.D., we're taking on a few local art league websites that are in dire need of aesthetics. Before we jump right in and see what's wrong with those sites, we need to surf the web and check out a few that get it right. So here are a few that, to me, have got an eye for appealing and inviting design:

The Art Students League Of New York

Keep it clean, keep it simple, and keep it consistent. This page doesn't irritate your eyeballs with any flashy overuse of color or unneeded garish background images. With this clean and somewhat minimal look, you can find exactly what you need at a glance. A white background just works so much better, as the art itself looks that much more colorful. No need for any text to get in the way of appreciating the art.

Rehoboth Art League

The appeal of this site feels more homey and comfy compared to the New York site, and for a smaller league like this one in Delaware, the soft pastel colors work well.

Art League Of Rhode Island

What's the most important thing to an Art League? Why, the ART, of course. And this site does an excellent site of showing the art of its members. On every page of this site, members' artwork is displayed right on the top, and what's also nice is that the art on the home page isn't the same every time... I've seen roughly 10 different variations of artwork shown on the home page, so that's pretty nice in itself.