People, scripts, cultures, a shared tomorrow
Preserving the art of writing across cultures and generations.
An international, independent association bringing together calligraphers, masters, teachers, researchers, students, collectors and supporters of calligraphy from every tradition.
Start here
- Apply for MembershipJoin artists, teachers, researchers and supporters of calligraphy worldwide.
- Register ArtworkDocument a work, request an artistic review and receive a verifiable artwork ID.
- ExhibitionsPhysical and virtual exhibitions of calligraphy from many traditions.
- Support the AssociationPartner with us or sponsor programs that keep the art of writing alive.
Our mission
“To preserve, expand, promote and introduce the art of calligraphy, and to build stronger communication and cooperation among artists around the world.”
A global community
Together in a shared written heritage.
The World Association of Calligraphers is a US-based nonprofit organization, open to everyone who practices, teaches, studies, collects or simply loves the art of beautiful writing.
Participation is not limited by country, language, cultural background, artistic tradition, style or age. The association is independent, non-political, non-religious and non-partisan.
Artwork registration
Every work, carefully documented.
Register an artwork with the association: document it, request an artistic review and receive a unique artwork ID — and, where the association issues one, a certificate that anyone can verify.
Register
Submit the artwork's information and images. Submissions are private to you and the association.
Review
The association reviews the registration, may ask for more information, and carries out an artistic review where one is requested and applicable.
Artwork ID and certificate
A registered artwork receives a unique artwork ID. A certificate is issued only where the association explicitly decides to issue one.
Digital archive
A living archive for future generations.
A curated public collection of documented artworks, growing into a resource for study, teaching and discovery.
Exhibitions
Bringing calligraphy to the world.
Physical and virtual exhibitions presenting calligraphy from many countries and traditions.
Children, Youth & Schools
Inspiring the next generation.
Digital technology has reduced the place of handwriting in many schools. The association works with schools and teachers to bring beautiful writing back into the lives of children and young people.
International Art for Peace Project
Art as a common language.
Art as a common language of love, friendship, respect and peace between cultures.
Join the association.
Membership is open to artists, masters, teachers, researchers, students, collectors and supporters — from any country and any tradition.
- Artists
- Teachers
- Researchers
- Students
- Collectors
- Supporters
- Apply
- Share your work
- Review
- Approval and payment
- Activation
Cooperation & Support
Support our programs.
The association's programs grow through collaboration with artists and institutions, and through the support of sponsors and friends of calligraphy.
Artists
Artists who wish to collaborate on exhibitions, workshops, research and international projects.
Institutions
Museums, galleries, schools, universities and cultural organizations interested in partnership.
Sponsors
Organizations that wish to sponsor exhibitions, competitions, festivals and educational programs.
Supporters
Individuals and foundations who wish to support the association's programs financially.
One art, a shared humanity
Scripts connect people. People create a kinder world.
- Arabic
- Persian
- Ottoman and Turkish
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latin and Western
- Hebrew
- Indic
- Cyrillic
- Armenian and Georgian
- Contemporary