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The roots of the Belgian Watercolour Society can be traced back to 1978 with the formation of the Campine Society of Painters in
watercolour. In 1999 the statutes of this association were modified and the current Belgian Watercolour Society (A.I.B) was set up.
The goals of this association are to stimulate the art of watercolour by organizing workshops and to strive to have watercolour recognized
as a full-fledged form of art. There are now around 160 members, mostly from Belgium and the Netherlands.
Every two years members can participate in the “Salons”. The selection for these “Salons” is done by a professional independent jury from
our association. Those members who reach a specified number of selections over a period of time are invited to become a “Core
Member”. They are the core members who then are called upon to represent AIB at international watercolour events.
May we invite you to visit our website www.aquarelinstituut.be so you may discover more about the work of our members as well as find
information on our activities.

Paul Nellens
AIB President