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Marwell International Wildlife Art Society.
The group is the largest wildlife art society in Europe, with members from all over the UK. We also have members from the Netherlands, Botswana, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, USA, Australia and South Africa.
The MIWAS annual summer exhibition of wildlife art is in August and entry is open to all members. This show is currently the largest annual exhibition of wildlife art in Europe with nearly 700 exhibits displayed. There are many benefits to being in our group, so why not join us and enjoy being among like-minded wildlife artists from around the world?
Since forming in 1999, MIWAS have donated over £50,000 towards Marwell's ongoing work with endangered species
Founded
The Marwell Art Society was founded in early 1999, operating as an association of wildlife artists supporting the work of Marwell Zoological Park in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The group has grown rapidly to become the largest wildlife art society in Europe with well over 300 members. In 2004, their title was changed to 'Marwell International Wildlife Art Society' (MIWAS) in order to more accurately reflect the composition and needs of the members. In late 2005, the art society became independent from Marwell (though still supporting their aims and working with them).
MARWELL ZOOLOGICAL PARK
Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Marwell Zoological Park is a world class zoo. It was founded by Dr John Knowles OBE and opened in 1972 as Britain's first major collection established for the conservation of endangered species. Marwell aims to raise awareness and understanding of animals and their habitats through education, good presentation and breeding of endangered species. The ultimate aim is re-introduction of animals to the wild when suitable conditions exist. Scimitar-horned Oryx, Przewaski's horses, Golden Lion Tamarins and Sand Lizards are some of the Marwell species currently involved in the re-introduction programmes. The Park is owned by the Marwell Preservation Trust Ltd, a registered charity and houses over 200 species of animal, in a beautiful parkland setting of 100 acres. It includes White Rhinos, Siberian Tigers, Amur Leopards, Giraffes, Okapi, Ostrich and many other species. Please see www.marwell.org.uk for more information.
