Our Mission
Art can bring people together despite differences in race, religion, culture and distance. Through the medium of Watercolour our mission is to promote peace, harmony, love, understanding and acceptance of each others’ differences. Diversity is the strength that will help us to build a better society through our mutual love of watercolour. Since its inception in 2012, IWS Globe has become one of the largest art societies in the world with branches in over 80 countries worldwide. IWS provides a platform where watercolour artists may shine, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or experience. Over the last few years IWS has celebrated watercolour with international festivals and workshops in many countries. Our plan is to continue building on increasing the exposure of watercolour bringing artists together from around the globe and, at the same time, increasing the exposure of watercolour to the public and setting an example of how diversity can be a strength, not a weakness as we can pool different ideas, share our mutual love of watercolour, share and learn from one another. We hope IWS will become instrumental in teaching and passing on techniques and inspiration to a new generation of watercolour artists by including the youth, and as such future artists in the medium. IWS has joined hands with many art corporations and companies worldwide. With their help, cooperation and interest, we hope to show advancements in the field and dispel the outdated notions that discredit watercolour. THE IWS CANADA DIRECTORS
President of IWS Canada: Ian Wright
Vice President: Luan Quach
Past President: Renee Lippa
Treasurer: Vacant
Secretary: Vacant
Regional Directors: Peggy Burkosky
Youth Director: Rose Butler
International Director: Coral Chen
French Translation: Ingrid Lefevre
Media Manager: Cynthia Cabrera
Marketing & Events Coordinator: Vacant
Regional Directors: Peggy Burkowsky
Youth Director: Rose Butler
International Director: Coral Chen
IWS Globe President: Atanur Dogan
AREA REPRESENTATIVES
British Columbia: Peggy Burkosky
Alberta: Tracy Lee
Saskatchewan and Manitoba: Thomas Young
Southern Ontario: Gord Jones and Nancy Newman
Quebec: Christiane Fortin
New Brunswick: Helen Shideler
P.E.I: Julia Purcell
Nova Scotia: Janet Clattenburg
Newfoundland and Labrador: Luanne Dominix
International Rep: Ingrid lefevre
