IASG is an independent non-profit organization composed of visual artists around the world providing mutual support, exchanging ideas and opportunities.

In 1992, Margo Arnold founded the International Artists Support Group (IASG) as a vehicle for displaying the works of U.S. and international artists as well as her own. The first two chapters were created in Washington, DC and Australia. The creation of a chapter in Denmark followed. Margo Arnold’s development activities include the following:

• UPDATE: In December, 2011, Margo was again elected president of IASG and chairman of the Washington Color School Project Advisory Board.
• Served as Executive Director of IASG for 15 years (1993 – 2008), as president of IASG for one term (1993), and acting president for half a term (2004).
• Enrolled 300 artists originating from Denmark, Canada, France, India, Ireland, Estonia, South Africa, and Australia.
• Organized exhibits in the United States at Mount Vernon College, Washington, DC; in St. Petersburg, Russia; in New Delhi, India; in Cairo, Egypt; and in Beijing, China.
• Communicated IASG goals with staffs of foreign embassies, leading to a 1998 exhibition of South African art work.
• Developed and trained a board of directors and regional directors drawn from the IASG membership database and the Washington arts community.
• Designed and implemented a donor campaign.