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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.
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