Welcome to the official website of the Sumi-e Society of America.  Founded in 1963, we have a mission to increase the appreciation and awareness of the art of sumi-e in America, and to serve as a bridge of cultural understanding between East and West through the love of sumi-e art.  Please explore the web pages to learn about the art of East Asian brush painting and calligraphy, and view beautiful artwork of our annual juried exhibitions.  Our members and local chapters across the nation invite you to join us as we travel in the path of art and self-discovery.