About The International Watercolor Society
The International Watercolor Society (IWS) is a non-profit organization which was established in January 2012 with the objective of promoting the world’s oldest and most deeply rooted painting technique; the art of watercolor. IWS is founded by Mr. Atanur Dogan. Our goal is to promote peace by the use of art; the common language of all the people of the world. Our activities involve bringing watercolor artists and art-lovers together. Our headquarters are in the ancient city of Teos, Turkey on the eastern shores of the Aegean Sea.
Mission Statement
The International Watercolor Society (IWS) was created to spread love, friendship and harmony throughout the world, using the medium of watercolor to encourage peace, mutual understanding and respect.
Our plan of action
- Use of free online resources and social media
The International Watercolor Society recognizes the potential of using free online resources and social media to further our cause. We have used social media to share inspiring watercolor art of world watercolor artists. Not only do we use the web to gather and disseminate information, showcase watercolor art, it has proven itself an effective platform for launching a global network. Since the inception of IWS in 2012, social media has been used to connect watercolor artists and supporters worldwide. By 2014, boosted by the enthusiasm from participating international artists, the next phase, that of creating IWS country branches, commenced. We intend to promote and popularize watercolor/watermedia in every country by setting up branches from which we can reach out to local artists, offering guidance, opportunities to interact with other artists and take part in international exhibitions facilitated or supported by the International Watercolour Society. By the start of 2016, branch country membership is over 80 strong with more applications coming in. It is with pride that we also want to share how IWS seems to have become a harbinger of peace between nations as we continue to promote diversity, diplomacy and respect. Our policy of cooperation and working outside of race, politics, religion, and using art to bridge differences seems to have paid off.
- Festivals, Exhibitions, Partnerships
Festivals and exhibitions are effective means to promote watercolor painting by presenting to the world exceptional watercolor art and artists. These events also become interaction points for attending artists, collectors, academicians from various countries. We seek and work with already established watercolor societies for mutual benefit. We mobilize support to watercolor events by information drive and by encouraging participation of our members.
- Education and our Information Drive
We give great importance to learning and in sharing knowledge and experience specially to artists showing an interest and potential in watercolor. We strive to uplift the caliber of the watercolor medium through discussions, seminars, workshops and masterclasses held by IWS members around the world. We also publish periodical journals of watercolor art .
We present advancements in watercolor technology/production to dispel outdated and misleading notions about watercolors. We work with art supply companies and authorities in the field to help disseminate information that will help bring watercolors to new light.
Guilding us in our mission are our core values
- Professionalism
We give our very best effort. Handle projects and tasks efficiently. It describes our approach to work, service and how we relate to one another. It is acting with dignity and decorum. We acknowledge and take our responsibilities seriously.
- Commitment
Joining the organization requires commitment. It is a pledge to action. A promise to support projects by volunteering skills or labor when possible.
- Teamwork
We are embarking on a monumental task and success is possible only if we work together. We give respect and practice courtesy and diplomacy at all times. We listen and open ourselves to new ideas and welcome innovation. We provide support to one another’s projects or activities. We work to achieve mutually beneficial results.
- Recognition
We put great worth in initiative and people who work and give their best to the organization. We recognize, give credit and reward contributions and efforts.
- Personal Development
We pursue all opportunities to learn to become better individuals. We welcome new creative ideas and acquire new skills. We will welcome chances to improve by encouraging feedback, creative criticism, coaching and mentoring.
About the International Association of Watercolors
International The WatercolorIsts Association (IWS) is a non-profit organization founded by january 2012. In order to promote the oldest and deepest rooted painting technique in the world; watercolor art. Iws was founded by Mr. Atanur Dogan. Our goal is to promoting peace by means of art; common language of all people in the world. Our actions involve bringing artists closer together watercolors and art lovers. Our registered office is located in ancient town of Teos, Turkey on the eastern shores of the Sea Aegean.
Our Mission
International The Watercolor Association (IWS) was created to spread the love, friendship and harmony around the world, using watercolor medium to encourage peace, mutual understanding and Respect.
Our action plan
• Using free online resources and social media
International The Watercolor Association recognises the potential to use free online resources and social media for further development. We used social media to share the inspiring watercolors of world artists Watercolor. We use the network not only to collect and dissemination of information, presentation of watercolors, but also as a effective platform to launch a global network. Since iws in 2012. Social media is used to combining artists and watercolor sympathizers around the world. To 2014, aroused by enthusiasm from participating artists international relations, the next phase of the creation of branches has begun national IWS. We intend to promote and populariate watercolor in each country, assuming branches from which we can reach the local artists, offering tips, opportunities to interact with other artists and participate in international exhibitions supported or supported by the International Association of Watercolor. By early 2016 Membership in the country of the branch is more than 80 people and the number of new applications is coming. We are proud to want to also share the fact that IWS seems to be a peace trailer between peoples, while we continue to promote diversity, diplomacy and Respect. Our policy of cooperation and work outside the race, politics, religion and the use of art to offset differences, it seems to be Profitable.
• Festivals, exhibitions, partnerships
Festivals and exhibitions are an effective way to promote watercolor by presenting the world of unique works of watercolors and artists. These events are interaction points for artists, collectors, scientists from different countries. We are looking for and working with already established watercolor associations for mutual benefits. We mobilize support for watercolor events through provide information and encourage our members to Participation.
• Education and our information activities
High weight we attach to learning and sharing knowledge and experience, especially for artists showing interest and potential watercolor. We try to raise watercolor levels through discussions, seminars, workshops and master classes conducted by members of the IWS around the world. We also publish art journals watercolor.
We present progress technology/watercolor production to dispel outdated and confusing watercolor ideas. We cooperate with companies and authorities art supply to help dissemination of information to help show watercolor in the another light.
In our mission we are characterized by the following values:
• Professionalism
We add all Effort. Efficient operation of projects and tasks. Describes our approach to work, service and our mutual relationships. Works with dignity and decency. We recognise and take seriously our responsibilities.
• Commitment
Joining the organisation requires commitment. It’s a commitment to action. Promise to support projects through volunteering skills or work, if possible.
• Working in Team
We take monumental task, and success is only possible if the we will cooperate. We always show respect and practice courtesy and diplomacy. We listen and open ourselves to new ideas and look forward to innovation. We support each other’s projects or action. We are working to achieve mutually beneficial Results.
• Recognition
We put a great initiative and people who work and give everything Organization. We appreciate, trust and reward for contributions and effort.
• Development Personal
Use learning opportunities to become better Units. We look forward to new creative ideas and get new Skills. We will welcome the chances of improvement through encouraging feedback, creative criticism, coaching and mentoring.