The Association began as the Arts Discussion Group within the Women’s Committee of the South Glamorgan County Council in 1984. The group became the South East Wales Women’s Arts Association in 1997 and its defining aim has continued to be to develop and support the provision of creative opportunities for women in the arts.

The Women’s Arts Association believes that:

• All women, regardless of ability, age, race, religion, health, sexuality and social background should have the opportunity to engage in creative activity.

The Women’s Arts Association exists to:

• Develop opportunities for women in South East Wales to enjoy and practice the arts
• Increase recognition of the contribution made by women in the arts.
• Develop opportunities for mutual support amongst women in the arts.

The Association holds a unique position within the cultural sector of Wales and the UK: its successful track record of delivering community arts projects, digital arts workshops, exhibitions and events is evident in its support from current funders and a loyal membership of over 700 members.

The Association currently has 14 voluntary trustees:

Chair Jean Walcot
Vice Chair Gwyneth Price
Secretary Emma Rose Caulfield
Treasurer Marianne Walcot

Cynthia Morris
Mandy Nash
Sylvia Olley
Jacqueline Alkema
Catherine Lewis
Audrey Jones
Dilys Jackson
Tracy Kearns
Jennifer Cole
Eve Hart