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Graphic Artists Guild
31 West 34th Street, 8th Fl
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 791-3400
Graphic Artists Guild
31 West 34th Street, 8th Fl
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 791-3400
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, and International members 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.
may
01may1:00 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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(Friday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Join The Graphic Artists Guild on Instagram Live! The 1st Friday, of Every Month. President, Liz DiFiore will be available to connect with people live on Instagram for up to an
The 1st Friday, of Every Month.
President, Liz DiFiore will be available to connect with people live on Instagram for up to an hour each month:
The creative community can feel free to ask questions and participate in the discussion.
“As a part of the new Guild leadership I’m on a mission to connect more regularly with our membership and the professionals we represent every day through our advocacy efforts. I hope to see you there.” Liz DiFiore
These are for everyone! Members and curious non-members.
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To join our Instagram Live Broadcast:
Go to https://www.instagram.com/graphicartistsguild, the profile picture will appear at the top of Feed with a colorful ring around it with the word Live.
Tap or click the profile picture to view the live broadcast.
You can watch our broadcasts on the Instagram app or on Instagram.com.
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10may8:30 pm9:30 pmEYE CANDYAn Art Book and Inspiration Sharing Hour
(Tuesday) 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
The popular semi-regular art book and inspirational sharing hour is back once again with fresh and inspiring new content. Join us for an evening of sharing our favorite sources of inspiration! Got
The popular semi-regular art book and inspirational sharing hour is back once again with fresh and inspiring new content.
Join us for an evening of sharing our favorite sources of inspiration!
Got a gorgeous new book of art or photography, design, or film you’d like to talk about? We want to hear about it.
How about some wonderfully illustrated books or comics? Register now and meet with us via Zoom. We’ll chat, admire, and contribute to inspiring other creative minds in this virtual event.
Rules:
People who can’t share their screens could share a link to images in the chat, and someone else can pull up the link on their screen.
Starts at: 5:30pm PDT, 6:30pm MDT, 7:30pm CDT, 8:30pm EDT
All are welcome to attend – members and non-members
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Virtual Event
Learn how professional creators – writers, photographers, musicians, illustrators, designers, dramatists, composers, etc. – are being taken advantage of and what can be done about it. This
Learn how professional creators – writers, photographers, musicians, illustrators, designers, dramatists, composers, etc. – are being taken advantage of and what can be done about it. This event is Free.
15may1:00 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) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Virtual Event
How to define, maintain, and operationalize boundaries in your creative business Event Description: Hands up if you’ve ever had a project or client relationship careen off the
Hands up if you’ve ever had a project or client relationship careen off the tracks through no discernible fault of your own, leaving you feeling hurt, confused, and doubting yourself.
If you’ve ever found yourself:
…you probably have a leaky boundary or two.
If you’ve ever wondered how the folks with great boundaries – you know, the ones who don’t people-please, respect their own time and needs, and for whom “no” is a complete sentence – and wondered how they do it, wonder no more.
What you can expect to learn by attending this webinar:
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19may7:00 pm8:00 pmNuts & Bolts Workshop: Billing Best PracticesLet's Get Paid!
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
You need to get paid for your creative genius, but too tangled in the paperwork and endless array of software options? Hang out with the Guild to explore demonstrations of the billing process, from Guild Reps Panel. We’ll have
You need to get paid for your creative genius, but too tangled in the paperwork and endless array of software options? Hang out with the Guild to explore demonstrations of the billing process, from Guild Reps Panel. We’ll have a wide array of processes for you to view. Ask questions to make your billing process stellar.
Or do you want to tighten up your billing workflow? The Guild has you covered. Our panel of professionals will walk you through their process of:
You’ll walk away with a wide range of perspectives for tackling the beast of billing.
If you find pricing and billing to always be a chore, this is your workshop. Learn from the regional Reps as they tame taxes, invoices, payment terms, and all things in-between.
You’ll gain insight into multiple perspectives and have the opportunity to ask questions to help find what system works best for you.
Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 7pm EDT | 6pm CDT | 5pm MDT | 4pm PDT
* All are welcome to attend our free workshop for creatives.
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22mayAll Day24HOW Design LiveGET INSPIRED!!
may 22 (Sunday) - 24 (Tuesday)(GMT-04:00) View in my time
GET INSPIRED AT THE 2022 HOW DESIGN LIVE CONFERENCE! Guild members receive a 15% discount on the purchase of a Big Ticket! HOW Design Live brings together some of the most
HOW Design Live brings together some of the most remarkable design thinkers of our time and innovative design leaders to inspire and educate our community of makers, thinkers and creators. Founded in 1985, the HOW brand began its life as a print magazine. In 2022, HOW Design Live is celebrating 32 years of serving the business, creativity and technology needs of creative professionals. At HOW Design Live powerful keynotes have taken the stage in the past such as Elizabeth Gilbert, Simon Sinek, Malcolm Gladwell and Brené Brown. These speakers represent some of the best creative minds in the world! Experience a truly global happening, with nearly 3,000 attendees from every state in the U.S. and dozens of countries around the world.
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22may1:00 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.
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
*4th Wednesday of the month Join the New England Team for an informal gathering to show off some recent work, get feedback on works in progress, or do
*4th Wednesday of the month
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 telling 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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2022-06-22 7:00 pm - 2022-06-22 8:30 pm2022-07-27 7:00 pm - 2022-07-27 8:30 pm2022-08-24 7:00 pm - 2022-08-24 8:30 pm2022-09-28 7:00 pm - 2022-09-28 8:30 pm2022-10-26 7:00 pm - 2022-10-26 8:30 pm2022-11-23 7:00 pm - 2022-11-23 8:30 pm2022-12-28 7:00 pm - 2022-12-28 8:30 pm
june
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Join The Graphic Artists Guild on Instagram Live! The 1st Friday, of Every Month. President, Liz DiFiore will be available to connect with people live on Instagram for up to an
The 1st Friday, of Every Month.
President, Liz DiFiore will be available to connect with people live on Instagram for up to an hour each month:
The creative community can feel free to ask questions and participate in the discussion.
“As a part of the new Guild leadership I’m on a mission to connect more regularly with our membership and the professionals we represent every day through our advocacy efforts. I hope to see you there.” Liz DiFiore
These are for everyone! Members and curious non-members.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
To join our Instagram Live Broadcast:
Go to https://www.instagram.com/graphicartistsguild, the profile picture will appear at the top of Feed with a colorful ring around it with the word Live.
Tap or click the profile picture to view the live broadcast.
You can watch our broadcasts on the Instagram app or on Instagram.com.
More about this event.
08jun7:00 pm8:30 pmCreative Trivia Night"I'll take 'Mildly Famous Creative People' for a thousand."
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Remember that art history class you took in college, or all those terms you learned in sketch class from high school. Maybe you’re a color theory enthusiast? Now’s your chance
Remember that art history class you took in college, or all those terms you learned in sketch class from high school. Maybe you’re a color theory enthusiast? Now’s your chance to prove all that work was worth the hours and hours of learning.
Join us for an evening of creative trivia, and find out just how well you know; art, design, colors, & famous creative people! Hosted, by the New England team. Play to win, or play for the for the fun of it. Either way it’s sure to be a blast for everyone.
Connect with us on Zoom and play along with your creative community as we all find out who will hold the title of TRIVIA MASTER on Thursday’s Trivia Night!
Wed, Jun 8, 2022 starts at 7 pm ET / 6 pm CT / 5 pm MT / 4 pm PT
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(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
*4th Wednesday of the month Join the New England Team for an informal gathering to show off some recent work, get feedback on works in progress, or do
*4th Wednesday of the month
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 telling 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!
More about this event.
2022-07-27 7:00 pm - 2022-07-27 8:30 pm2022-08-24 7:00 pm - 2022-08-24 8:30 pm2022-09-28 7:00 pm - 2022-09-28 8:30 pm2022-10-26 7:00 pm - 2022-10-26 8:30 pm2022-11-23 7:00 pm - 2022-11-23 8:30 pm2022-12-28 7:00 pm - 2022-12-28 8:30 pm
29junAll Day02julICON11Win a FREE pass!!
June 29 (Wednesday) - July 2 (Saturday)(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Be one of the first 25 Guild members to register for ICON11 to receive a $200 discount! Become a Guild member by June 15th for the chance to win one
ICON: The Illustration Conference is a 4-day event featuring paper presentations by top educators, workshops led by and for illustrators, a marketplace, an exhibition showing original works, a juried animation screening, 2-full days of mainstage presentations, opportunities to meet your heroes, reconnect with friends, and rub elbows with that special art director, and so much more.
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Regional Representative:
James Bratten
midwest-rep@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, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV, International
MIDWEST REGION
IA, IL, IN, KY, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI, International
NEW ENGLAND REGION
CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT, International
SOUTH REGION
AR, AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, International
WEST REGION
AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, WY, UT, WA, International
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Join The Graphic Artists Guild on Instagram Live! The 1st Friday, of Every Month. President, Liz DiFiore will be available to connect with people live on Instagram for up to an
The 1st Friday, of Every Month.
President, Liz DiFiore will be available to connect with people live on Instagram for up to an hour each month:
The creative community can feel free to ask questions and participate in the discussion.
“As a part of the new Guild leadership I’m on a mission to connect more regularly with our membership and the professionals we represent every day through our advocacy efforts. I hope to see you there.” Liz DiFiore
These are for everyone! Members and curious non-members.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
To join our Instagram Live Broadcast:
Go to https://www.instagram.com/graphicartistsguild, the profile picture will appear at the top of Feed with a colorful ring around it with the word Live.
Tap or click the profile picture to view the live broadcast.
You can watch our broadcasts on the Instagram app or on Instagram.com.
More about this event.
08jun7:00 pm8:30 pmCreative Trivia Night"I'll take 'Mildly Famous Creative People' for a thousand."
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Remember that art history class you took in college, or all those terms you learned in sketch class from high school. Maybe you’re a color theory enthusiast? Now’s your chance
Remember that art history class you took in college, or all those terms you learned in sketch class from high school. Maybe you’re a color theory enthusiast? Now’s your chance to prove all that work was worth the hours and hours of learning.
Join us for an evening of creative trivia, and find out just how well you know; art, design, colors, & famous creative people! Hosted, by the New England team. Play to win, or play for the for the fun of it. Either way it’s sure to be a blast for everyone.
Connect with us on Zoom and play along with your creative community as we all find out who will hold the title of TRIVIA MASTER on Thursday’s Trivia Night!
Wed, Jun 8, 2022 starts at 7 pm ET / 6 pm CT / 5 pm MT / 4 pm PT
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(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time
*4th Wednesday of the month Join the New England Team for an informal gathering to show off some recent work, get feedback on works in progress, or do
*4th Wednesday of the month
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 telling 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!
More about this event.
2022-07-27 7:00 pm - 2022-07-27 8:30 pm2022-08-24 7:00 pm - 2022-08-24 8:30 pm2022-09-28 7:00 pm - 2022-09-28 8:30 pm2022-10-26 7:00 pm - 2022-10-26 8:30 pm2022-11-23 7:00 pm - 2022-11-23 8:30 pm2022-12-28 7:00 pm - 2022-12-28 8:30 pm
29junAll Day02julICON11Win a FREE pass!!
June 29 (Wednesday) - July 2 (Saturday)(GMT-04:00) View in my time
Be one of the first 25 Guild members to register for ICON11 to receive a $200 discount! Become a Guild member by June 15th for the chance to win one
ICON: The Illustration Conference is a 4-day event featuring paper presentations by top educators, workshops led by and for illustrators, a marketplace, an exhibition showing original works, a juried animation screening, 2-full days of mainstage presentations, opportunities to meet your heroes, reconnect with friends, and rub elbows with that special art director, and so much more.
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