ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
The International Watercolor Society (IWS) is a non-profit organization, established in January 2012.
It’s main goal is to promote of the world’s oldest and most deeply rooted painting technique – the art of watercolor. IWS is founded by Atanur Dogan. We aim to spread the message of peace by the use of art, the common language of all people. Our activities are aimed at bringing watercolor artists and art lovers together.
Objectives of IWS Bulgaria are:
To encourage peace and its understanding by the use of watercolor and arts;
To spread love and harmony among people;
To make it possible for people to connect, exchange information, practices and expertise in the context of art, education, life;
To be part of and cooperate with the IWS family in the aim of promoting and encouraging art of watercolor;
To create conditions for development of aesthetic criteria and human values in society;
To educate and spread the message of watercolor among society;
To affirm the talent of bulgarian artists while promoting international cooperation and social dialogue;
To develop watercolor art locally in Bulgaria and create global connections with other countries and cultures.