On October 17, 1998 the “Federation of Visual Artists in Suriname”, abbreviated FVAS,
was established in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, South America.

The principal aim of the FVAS is bringing together all different Art groups, individual Artists, Art Promoters, Art Galleries and all Institutions dealing with Art, in order to work together for the benefit of all concerned and to promote Visual Art in Suriname.

Since the foundation the FVAS has been networking national and international.
Exhibitions have been organized, national and international.
Art Manifestations and Seminars have been held, accompanied by Publications.
Through FVAS, the participation of Suriname was possible in Carifesta 7, Cariforum exhibition "Between Lines" and the IV and V Caribbean Biennial in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. FVAS-members had a great contribution to Carifesta 8 in Suriname.

The FVAS started with artists working and living in Suriname.
Amongst them are older reputable and younger upcoming artists.
Art promoters and galleries are also affiliated to FVAS.
Today, with artists traveling around the world, the FVAS have members who do not live and work in Suriname at the moment, but still like to be part of our organization.

The FVAS continues in developing programs and networking with other organizations national and international in the field of art and culture.