WASA (Watercolor Art Southern Africa) is a voluntary organisation with the mission to support watermedia artists across Southern Africa in the following ways: EDUCATION | by connecting students with teachers and organising demos and workshops EXHIBITIONS | national and international opportunities to exhibit artwork SUPPLIES | by working with regional art distributors and retailers to improve access to watermedia supplies COMMUNITY | creating new artist friendships to encourage and support each other PROMOTION | using social media and physical events to promote member artists WASA welcomes all watermedia such as transparent watercolor, gouache, acrylic, casein, and ink. We believe that art should be inclusive. Freedom to experiment is vital to artists. We would hate for an artist working in watercolor feel like they were not welcome because they added some accents in ink. Members of other art organisations are welcome to join and we are happy to share non-WASA events and competitions that would be of benefit to our members. WASA exists to support artists, not to exclude other art organisations. If another society is benefitting an artist, we hope to provide them even more opportunities. WASA exists not for profit but as a voluntary association to benefit artists. We work to keep costs for artists low. We use event entry fees toward exhibition costs and give cash awards because we know that artists now more than ever need financial support more than a printed certificate. Membership is FREE. Absolute beginners and artists of all skill levels are welcome.