The Venezuelan Association of Watercolorists (AVA) is a non-profit organization whose main purpose is the diffusion of watercolor. It was created on July 23rd, 1990. The AVA members include developing watercolorists, artists interested in watercolor, and experienced professionals.

FOUNDERS
AVA founders were: Mary Glez, Zula Machnowski, Gilberto Mendoza, Dana Liang, Helen Mortlock, Amira de Akel, Hildemary Vizcaya, Gredán, Johnny Isaac, Alicia Coll, Felo, María Teresa Oquendo, Encarna Cantavella, Carmen Hernández, Víctor de la Torre, Teresa Roldán, Fabienne Pan y Alberto Coll.

ACTIVITIES

• Workshops
• Plain air painting at a variety of locations
• Lectures by members and by distinguished guest artists
• National and International exhibits with the previous selection made by a prestigious jury of recognized artists and art critics.
• Celebration of “International Day of Watercolor” on November 23rd along with other watercolor associations world wide.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2006 – 2008
Beyla Medina - President
Milagro Pérez - Secretary General
Yolanda Sanabria - Administrative Director
Amalia Guerrero - Planning and Development Director
Doris Raecke - National and International Public Relations