Why you should join us...
Water’s Edge Artists – Painters for Preservation – is an alliance of primarily plein air artists dedicated to artistically recording historic, endangered or threatened places.
If you're new to painting out of doors, this is the place to get started in this fun and fulfilling lifestyle.
Benefits of Membership
Philanthropy
Philanthropy
Philanthropy
A percentage of artwork sold through WEA organized events goes to support preservation and historic organizations. To date, this is more than $84,000!
Friendship
Philanthropy
Philanthropy
Develop friendships with other like-minded artists at WEA "paint outs" and a variety of other activities. Visit the Calendar of Events for more info.
Education
Philanthropy
Education
WEA artists share their time and talent with one another in a supportive and friendly manner so they may grow as artists and improve their skills.
Promotion
Promotion
Education
Members will have samples of their art on the website, contact info if they choose, and a link to their personal web site if they have one.
Business
Promotion
Business
Six general meetings are held per year. (We've been using Zoom with great success.) Artists are encouraged to become involved in various WEA committees.
Events
Promotion
Business
WEA offers sanctioned, organized, and sponsored events where members have an opportunity to sell their art.
The Rahr-West Museum Annual Exhibit "The Art of Preservation" is a juried show for members only, and is very prestigious. Visit our "Events" page for more information!