Graphic Artists Guild
31 West 34th Street, 8th Fl
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 791-3400
admin@graphicartistsguild.org
Questions about your membership:
membership@graphicartistsguild.org
Questions about purchases:
sales@graphicartistsguild.org
The Midwest Region of the Graphic Artists Guild provides an ever-expanding range of resources and opportunities for Guild members in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas whose backgrounds span various artistic disciplines and skill levels.
We are here to provide a voice for students, associates and professional artists so we can improve our profession together.
september
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Join the Graphic Artists Guild East Region virtual event as Beth Granger discusses how to more effectively use the real
Join the Graphic Artists Guild East Region virtual event as Beth Granger discusses how to more effectively use the real estate LinkedIn provides. Extend your network. Find new communities. Build a professional brand.
Which type of content gets the most attention on LinkedIn? How should you display work? What is the difference between looking for a job and building your business on LinkedIn. Unlock answers to these common questions and more. Open to members and non-members. REGISTER TODAY
ABOUT Beth Granger, trainer, consultant, speaker, moderator, emcee, and certified virtual speaker. She works with organizations and individuals who want to fill their sales pipeline, supercharge prospecting, network, impact career advancement, and build a professional brand using LinkedIn.
Before starting her own consulting company, Beth was Director of Online Marketing and Design at Pall Corporation, a global industry leader in filtration and separation. Beth provided vision, strategic-planning, and management for all initiatives related to the global multi-language website. She also directed web and corporate design departments, and the global corporate identity program. Her clients call her part friend, part consultant, part confidante, a sales enabler, and LinkedIn whisperer…
BETH GRANGER Working with you to grow your business and professional brand using LinkedIn and networking | trainer, consultant, speaker, certified virtual speaker.
Disclaimer: This event is not produced in affiliation with LinkedIn® Corporation
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05sep1:00 pmFreelance FandangoVirtual Meet-Up for All Creatives
(Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT
Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the duration, and everyone is invited!
Freelance Fandango started out as get-together of freelance creatives in the Tacoma area. Now FF has gone virtual. They’ve invited the Guild to sponsor them and spread the word. Join Freelance Fandango for a Zoom meeting to share your experience and news. Show and tell is a regular feature, so have your art supplies handy and turn your webcam on.
***Freelance Fandango will not be held on major US Holidays.
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08sep7:00 pm8:30 pmMidwest Region Sketch Night: Virtual Event 9/8/21
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Wednesday, 9/8/2021@ 7:00pm to 8:30pm CST P.O.D. Print-on-Demand – Website Shop Host
Wednesday, 9/8/2021@ 7:00pm to 8:30pm CST
P.O.D. Print-on-Demand – Website Shop Host verses Fulfillment
== > SELL your ARTWORK printed on products < ==
— Let’s Discuss —
– MAXIMIZE SALES potential
– Set-up YOUR own “Online Shop”
– OPTIONS to “full FILL” orders? Print, Package & Ship
– Protect your Artwork’s COPYRIGHT
2021 topics at monthly Midwest Sketch Night:
A little sketching is on tap, perhaps add a beverage!
Laughter & Draw(ing), Geek(ing) & Tech talk –
about important industry issues, solutions and suggestions
REGISTER to join
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midwest-sketch-night-its-a-virtual-event-tickets-132820292069
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12sep1:00 pmFreelance FandangoVirtual Meet-Up for All Creatives
(Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT
Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the duration, and everyone is invited!
Freelance Fandango started out as get-together of freelance creatives in the Tacoma area. Now FF has gone virtual. They’ve invited the Guild to sponsor them and spread the word. Join Freelance Fandango for a Zoom meeting to share your experience and news. Show and tell is a regular feature, so have your art supplies handy and turn your webcam on.
***Freelance Fandango will not be held on major US Holidays.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 5:30 PM ─ 7:00 PM PDT | 6:30 PM ─ 8:00 PM MDT 7:30 PM ─ 9:00 PM CDT | 8:30 PM ─ 10:00
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
5:30 PM ─ 7:00 PM PDT | 6:30 PM ─ 8:00 PM MDT
7:30 PM ─ 9:00 PM CDT | 8:30 PM ─ 10:00 PM EDT
Join us for a casual evening with skilled artist Rolando Venegas. Influenced by the street art and skateboarding style of Southern California, and levied the time and effort towards his artistic interests. We’ll dive right in to discuss his creative process, how he views his work, and what he’s got set for the future.
He started drawing at the very young age of 5, he moved into painting at 19, and managed a tattoo shop at 23. Rolando Venegas has taken to mastering those talents in the form of Design work, Murals, Art Lettering (Typography), illustrations.
Rolando has also helped and taken part in the teaching/mentoring of other artists in their efforts to learn more about murals. Rolando Venegas
Open to all members & non-members.
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19sep1:00 pmFreelance FandangoVirtual Meet-Up for All Creatives
(Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT
Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the duration, and everyone is invited!
Freelance Fandango started out as get-together of freelance creatives in the Tacoma area. Now FF has gone virtual. They’ve invited the Guild to sponsor them and spread the word. Join Freelance Fandango for a Zoom meeting to share your experience and news. Show and tell is a regular feature, so have your art supplies handy and turn your webcam on.
***Freelance Fandango will not be held on major US Holidays.
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22sep2:00 pm3:30 pmNFT's 2.0 - A Deep Dive Into Dapper Labs Contracts
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Virtual Event
Join us for an informative webinar with Jonathan Sirota and Julie Sigwart as they walk us through the Dapper Labs 2.0 NFT License agreement. We’ll cover: A typical NFT License
Join us for an informative webinar with Jonathan Sirota and Julie Sigwart as they walk us through the Dapper Labs 2.0 NFT License agreement.
We’ll cover:
Presenters: Jonathan Sirota and Julie Sigwart
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Join the New England Team for an informal gathering to show off some recent work, get feedback on works in progress, or do some fun drawing exercises to
Join the New England Team for an informal gathering to show off some recent work, get feedback on works in progress, or do some fun drawing exercises to keep your skills sharp.
All creatives welcome! Whether you want to show off your work (and enjoy some oohs and ahhs), or just participate in the tell part, come and schmooze with the New England Region.
Got new stickers in your store? Working on a website? Designing a business card? Come SHARE with us!
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26sep1:00 pmFreelance FandangoVirtual Meet-Up for All Creatives
(Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT
Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the duration, and everyone is invited!
Freelance Fandango started out as get-together of freelance creatives in the Tacoma area. Now FF has gone virtual. They’ve invited the Guild to sponsor them and spread the word. Join Freelance Fandango for a Zoom meeting to share your experience and news. Show and tell is a regular feature, so have your art supplies handy and turn your webcam on.
***Freelance Fandango will not be held on major US Holidays.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
West Coast Toast with The Guild Handbook Tuesday, September 28, 2021 5:30 PM ─ 6:30 PM PDT // 6:30 PM ─ 7:30 PM MDT // 7:30 PM ─ 8:30 PM CDT // 8:30
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
5:30 PM ─ 6:30 PM PDT // 6:30 PM ─ 7:30 PM MDT // 7:30 PM ─ 8:30 PM CDT // 8:30 PM ─ 9:30 PM EDT
Join the West region as we use the hour learning; where to begin, what are the next steps, and how to proceed from there using the Graphics Artists Guild Handbook Pricing & Ethical Guidelines while moving forward.
The evening will be filled with tons of information, Linda Secondari played a huge part in the designing of the Handbook, she’ll be breaking down the handbook showing us all how to get the most out of it with quick and helpful options.
Grab a drink and your NEW 16th edition of the Handbook Pricing & Ethical Guidelines and we’ll see you on September 28th.
Open to all Members & Non-members
About the Speaker:
Linda Secondari is the Principal and Creative Director of Studiolo Secondari, a design firm in NYC focusing on book design, branding, and design strategy. Linda is an award-winning creative director and design strategist who integrates design innovation with critical business experience.
Before establishing Studiolo, Linda was Creative Director at Oxford University Press. She managed a large international design team (New York, Toronto, Oxford, and Delhi) with a yearly title output of 3,000+ titles.
The AIGA, NY Book Show, Stiftung Buchkunst Competition of the Frankfurt Book Fair, and the AUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show have recognized Linda’s work.
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october
03oct1:00 pmFreelance FandangoVirtual Meet-Up for All Creatives
(Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT
Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the duration, and everyone is invited!
Freelance Fandango started out as get-together of freelance creatives in the Tacoma area. Now FF has gone virtual. They’ve invited the Guild to sponsor them and spread the word. Join Freelance Fandango for a Zoom meeting to share your experience and news. Show and tell is a regular feature, so have your art supplies handy and turn your webcam on.
***Freelance Fandango will not be held on major US Holidays.
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10oct1:00 pmFreelance FandangoVirtual Meet-Up for All Creatives
(Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT
Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the duration, and everyone is invited!
Freelance Fandango started out as get-together of freelance creatives in the Tacoma area. Now FF has gone virtual. They’ve invited the Guild to sponsor them and spread the word. Join Freelance Fandango for a Zoom meeting to share your experience and news. Show and tell is a regular feature, so have your art supplies handy and turn your webcam on.
***Freelance Fandango will not be held on major US Holidays.
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13oct7:00 pm8:30 pmMidwest Region Sketch Night: Virtual Event 10/13/21
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Wednesday, 10/13/2021@ 7:00pm to 8:30pm CST Hello – ‘
Wednesday, 10/13/2021@ 7:00pm to 8:30pm CST
2021 topics at monthly Midwest Sketch Night:
A little sketching is on tap, perhaps add a beverage!
Laughter & Draw(ing), Geek(ing) & Tech talk –
about important industry issues, solutions and suggestions
REGISTER to join
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midwest-sketch-night-its-a-virtual-event-tickets-132820292069
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All Day (Thursday)(GMT-04:00) View in my time
New York City (location TBA)
This is the conference for designers looking to become entrepreneurs, and for design entrepreneurs looking to become better businesspeople. You have studied design at the university level, you understand design
If you don’t need consistent clients in your pipeline, clients who always pay their bills, then close this window now! This conference isn’t for you.
If you are tired of having all the design skills but not being able to pay the bills, grab your ticket.
If you are a one-man-band and you need to grow your team with quality designers, stick around! Better yet, snatch a ticket.
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(Thursday) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Bimonthly meeting of the board of directors of the Graphic Artists Guild Guild members are welcome to join as a guest. Email admin@graphicartistsguild.org with your query.
Bimonthly meeting of the board of directors of the Graphic Artists Guild
Guild members are welcome to join as a guest. Email admin@graphicartistsguild.org with your query.
17oct1:00 pmFreelance FandangoVirtual Meet-Up for All Creatives
(Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT
Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the duration, and everyone is invited!
Freelance Fandango started out as get-together of freelance creatives in the Tacoma area. Now FF has gone virtual. They’ve invited the Guild to sponsor them and spread the word. Join Freelance Fandango for a Zoom meeting to share your experience and news. Show and tell is a regular feature, so have your art supplies handy and turn your webcam on.
***Freelance Fandango will not be held on major US Holidays.
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24oct1:00 pmFreelance FandangoVirtual Meet-Up for All Creatives
(Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT
Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the duration, and everyone is invited!
Freelance Fandango started out as get-together of freelance creatives in the Tacoma area. Now FF has gone virtual. They’ve invited the Guild to sponsor them and spread the word. Join Freelance Fandango for a Zoom meeting to share your experience and news. Show and tell is a regular feature, so have your art supplies handy and turn your webcam on.
***Freelance Fandango will not be held on major US Holidays.
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(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Join the New England Team for an informal gathering to show off some recent work, get feedback on works in progress, or do some fun drawing exercises to
Join the New England Team for an informal gathering to show off some recent work, get feedback on works in progress, or do some fun drawing exercises to keep your skills sharp.
All creatives welcome! Whether you want to show off your work (and enjoy some oohs and ahhs), or just participate in the tell part, come and schmooze with the New England Region.
Got new stickers in your store? Working on a website? Designing a business card? Come SHARE with us!
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Regional Adminstrator:
Cindy Hardy
212 791-3400
midwest@graphicartistsguild.org
When you become a member of the Graphic Artists Guild, you will become affiliated with one of five Guild Regions and start receiving communications from the national office and your regional admin, including:
EAST REGION
DC, DE, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA, WV
MIDWEST REGION
IA, IL, IN, KY, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI
NEW ENGLAND REGION
CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT, International
SOUTH REGION
AR, AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, OK TN, TX
WEST REGION
AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, WY, UT, WA
26sep1:00 pmFreelance FandangoVirtual Meet-Up for All Creatives
(Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT
Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the duration, and everyone is invited!
Freelance Fandango started out as get-together of freelance creatives in the Tacoma area. Now FF has gone virtual. They’ve invited the Guild to sponsor them and spread the word. Join Freelance Fandango for a Zoom meeting to share your experience and news. Show and tell is a regular feature, so have your art supplies handy and turn your webcam on.
***Freelance Fandango will not be held on major US Holidays.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
West Coast Toast with The Guild Handbook Tuesday, September 28, 2021 5:30 PM ─ 6:30 PM PDT // 6:30 PM ─ 7:30 PM MDT // 7:30 PM ─ 8:30 PM CDT // 8:30
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
5:30 PM ─ 6:30 PM PDT // 6:30 PM ─ 7:30 PM MDT // 7:30 PM ─ 8:30 PM CDT // 8:30 PM ─ 9:30 PM EDT
Join the West region as we use the hour learning; where to begin, what are the next steps, and how to proceed from there using the Graphics Artists Guild Handbook Pricing & Ethical Guidelines while moving forward.
The evening will be filled with tons of information, Linda Secondari played a huge part in the designing of the Handbook, she’ll be breaking down the handbook showing us all how to get the most out of it with quick and helpful options.
Grab a drink and your NEW 16th edition of the Handbook Pricing & Ethical Guidelines and we’ll see you on September 28th.
Open to all Members & Non-members
About the Speaker:
Linda Secondari is the Principal and Creative Director of Studiolo Secondari, a design firm in NYC focusing on book design, branding, and design strategy. Linda is an award-winning creative director and design strategist who integrates design innovation with critical business experience.
Before establishing Studiolo, Linda was Creative Director at Oxford University Press. She managed a large international design team (New York, Toronto, Oxford, and Delhi) with a yearly title output of 3,000+ titles.
The AIGA, NY Book Show, Stiftung Buchkunst Competition of the Frankfurt Book Fair, and the AUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show have recognized Linda’s work.
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03oct1:00 pmFreelance FandangoVirtual Meet-Up for All Creatives
(Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT
Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the duration, and everyone is invited!
Freelance Fandango started out as get-together of freelance creatives in the Tacoma area. Now FF has gone virtual. They’ve invited the Guild to sponsor them and spread the word. Join Freelance Fandango for a Zoom meeting to share your experience and news. Show and tell is a regular feature, so have your art supplies handy and turn your webcam on.
***Freelance Fandango will not be held on major US Holidays.
More about this event.
10oct1:00 pmFreelance FandangoVirtual Meet-Up for All Creatives
(Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the
Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT
Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the duration, and everyone is invited!
Freelance Fandango started out as get-together of freelance creatives in the Tacoma area. Now FF has gone virtual. They’ve invited the Guild to sponsor them and spread the word. Join Freelance Fandango for a Zoom meeting to share your experience and news. Show and tell is a regular feature, so have your art supplies handy and turn your webcam on.
***Freelance Fandango will not be held on major US Holidays.
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13oct7:00 pm8:30 pmMidwest Region Sketch Night: Virtual Event 10/13/21
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Wednesday, 10/13/2021@ 7:00pm to 8:30pm CST Hello – ‘
Wednesday, 10/13/2021@ 7:00pm to 8:30pm CST
2021 topics at monthly Midwest Sketch Night:
A little sketching is on tap, perhaps add a beverage!
Laughter & Draw(ing), Geek(ing) & Tech talk –
about important industry issues, solutions and suggestions
REGISTER to join
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midwest-sketch-night-its-a-virtual-event-tickets-132820292069
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All Day (Thursday)(GMT-04:00) View in my time
New York City (location TBA)
This is the conference for designers looking to become entrepreneurs, and for design entrepreneurs looking to become better businesspeople. You have studied design at the university level, you understand design
If you don’t need consistent clients in your pipeline, clients who always pay their bills, then close this window now! This conference isn’t for you.
If you are tired of having all the design skills but not being able to pay the bills, grab your ticket.
If you are a one-man-band and you need to grow your team with quality designers, stick around! Better yet, snatch a ticket.
More about this event.
(Thursday) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Bimonthly meeting of the board of directors of the Graphic Artists Guild Guild members are welcome to join as a guest. Email admin@graphicartistsguild.org with your query.
Bimonthly meeting of the board of directors of the Graphic Artists Guild
Guild members are welcome to join as a guest. Email admin@graphicartistsguild.org with your query.
