FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

International Fine Arts Organization Founded & First Show Announced

March 26, 1998 -- The World Art Association (WAA) will host it's First
Member's Show on the world wide web. A San Francisco based internet art
gallery has teamed up with an organization in England to present the
first-ever interactive virtual art exhibition. The exhibition features
the work of 50 international artists from 15 countries.  The on-line art
exhibition of painting, sculpture, digital art and photography will be
on displayed until April 10, 1998.  Art patrons from around the world
can "chat" about the art, to the artists and can even make purchases.
The dates of the event are March 14 - April 10, 1998 at World Art
Association website:

http://www.customforum.com/ARTworld/.

The World Arts Association was the brain child of two cyber art gallery
directors: Paul Birkeland-Green of Bath, England and Lisa Holmes San
Francisco, California.  The two teamed in 1997 with intention of
creating a center for contemporary art on the world wide web.

Paul Birkeland-Green (UK) said "We would like recreate what Andy
Warhol's, "The Factory" had in 1960 in New York. A collective of
contemporary artists who create something new, something that reflects
it's times both visually and culturally."

Funding for the group has been private until now, Lisa Holmes stated,
"We expect that within the year our membership will quadruple and we
will be looking to having shows and services for as many as1000
international fine artists. In order to achieve our goals we will have
to turn to the corporate sector for funding."

For additional information about sponsorship, artist memberships or the
exhibition please contact: [log in to unmask]