International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA)

The International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA) is an organization dedicated to studying and promoting the understanding of visual communication. It brings together researchers, educators, and professionals to explore how images, symbols, and visual media influence learning, thinking, and culture. The IVLA aims to improve visual literacy—our ability to interpret, create, and make meaning from visual information—by sharing research, ideas, and best practices globally. It plays a key role in advancing knowledge about how visuals impact our lives and supports education and media practices that enhance visual understanding.