WORLD ARTS FEDERATION

Art connects cities.Cities expand the world.

The World Arts Federation (WAF) connects traditional and digital art. Through specialist organisations and an open creative network, we bring AI, media art, international exchange and the cultural industries together.

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2003Origins

93Chapters

46Countries

A federation network understood through its cities

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More important than the count are the new connections created in every city

Chapters connect local artists and institutions, extending exchange across countries and continents.

Americas11 Chapters

Oceania6 Chapters

Asia49 Chapters

Europe21 Chapters

Africa6 Chapters

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One federation, many local voices

Begin locally

Artists and institutions lead in each city while the federation supports shared standards and connections.

Exchange across borders

Exhibitions, forums, education and international projects become practical opportunities to collaborate.

Welcome emerging fields

Traditional art, design, AI and media art belong in one growing network.

2003 — 2026

From a first gathering in 2003 to a network of cities

The story is more than a list of events. It is a record of widening participation through art.

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SUPPORT WAF

Support WAF

Help sustain the Federation’s work connecting artists and cities. Donations may be transferred using the details below. Other administrative details are provided by the secretariat.

International account

Bank: KOOKMIN BANK
Account number: 231468-11-052344
SWIFT code: CZNBKRSE
Account name: WORLD ARTS FEDERATION
Bank address: #26, Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, KoreaUse this address if requested by the remitting bank.