WelcomeThe West Norfolk Artists Association was set up in October 2000 to promote visual art from this area of Norfolk. Now entering its second decade, the WNAA membership numbers around 120 and is open to artists of all abilities, from professionals to students. We embrace all forms of the visual arts, and our members include painters, printers, photographers, cartoonists, sculptors, potters, installation artists, and those working with textiles and jewellery. You can see some of our members' work in the slideshow on the right. The WNAA is run on a voluntary basis by a committee of approximately ten members, currently chaired by Mrs. Kit Price Moss. A networking groupThe primary function of the Association is to support its members and to enable them to feel part of a community, rather than just working alone. To this end we have regular meetings, a monthly newsletter, and a Facebook page to enable members to exchange views and ideas. Promotion of members' workOne of the benefits of being a member of the Association is the ability to promote your artwork, through Association exhibitions and through the members' pages on this website. On those pages you can see images of individual members' work and find out information about them and how to contact them. In 2010 we produced and sold a calendar of members' work, to promote them and to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Campaigning on behalf of the arts communityThe WNAA is always prepared to campaign on behalf of West Norfolk artists if they are faced with cuts in arts funding or other injustices. With the weight of a substantial membership, we can sometimes influence events in a way that would not be possible for an individual. How to join usNew members are always very welcome. The annual subscription is £15, but there are various concessions. If you would like to join, you can find all the information and a downloadable membership form here. History and archiveThe Association originally came into being as a group of participants in the Norfolk Open Studios scheme, and you can read a fascinating account of those early days, written by founder member Michael Bell. To celebrate our 10th Anniversary, the Association is collecting together an archive of photographs and other information, some of which you can see here. Additional information and Association documentsHow WNAA members can have a page on this site |
Click on an image to be taken to that member's personal page. Hover the cursor over an image to pause the slideshow. Remove the cursor to continue.
NewsThe programme of monthly ArtExchange meetings continues, with our next meeting on Thursday 26th April. Michael Smith will give a talk about his work, at 7.30pm in the Family Room at the Farmer's Arms, Knights Hill. During 2012, members will have the opportunity to participate in three exhibitions, with "Tall & Thin" at Greyfriars Art Space taking place in May. This will be followed by our Summer Exhibition in July and "Small Works" in September |
