A LITTLE HISTORY.......................................
The
Society of Western Artists was established in San Francisco during the
1930’s in protest to the rise of Abstract Expressionism and many other
changes going on in the art world at that time. It was originally call
the “Society for Sanity in Art” and in 1939 changed its name to Society
of Western Artists. It became the largest representational art society
west of the Mississippi. “Western” refers to the “western tradition”
in painting and sculpture that dates back to the Greeks and Romans.
Today, SWA is dedicated to and welcomes artists and art patrons that
appreciate representational art and to the ongoing art education of our
young people. Our members have been actively engaged in public school
programs as artist volunteers and teachers for over 47 years.
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