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    Join us for the Pricing Game! A casual social hour of west region members getting to know each other while playing the pricing game. Where we "guesstimate" on
    
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    Join us for the Pricing Game!
    
    A casual social hour of west region members getting to know each other while playing the pricing game. Where we “guesstimate” on the prices graphic artists/ designers got paid for their work. There will be prizes sent out to the winners!
    
    Grab a drink, get comfortable, and open the link for Zoom to participate in this fun-filled, engaging virtual gathering of creatives hosted and created for Only The Graphic Artists Guild – West Region members.
    
    Come a little earlier 4:45 pm for introductions, meet and greet, and socializing.
    
    West Representative James Stowe will be game host.
    
    This event is for West Region members only.
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Digital Contract Downloads

Our digital contracts are available for download by those who purchase the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines or any of our Primer Series e-books. The contracts are available for download in both RTF (text) and Word document format.

All Purpose Illustrator’s Letter of Agreement

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All Purpose Purchase Order

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Artist Agent Agreement

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Artwork Inventory Form

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Cease and Desist Letter

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Digital Media Invoice

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Graphic Designer’s Estimate and Confirmation Form

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Graphic Designer’s Invoice

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Illustrator’s Estimate and Confirmation Form

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Illustrator’s Invoice

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Illustrator’s Release Form for Models

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Licensing Agreement: Long Form

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Licensing Agreement: Short Form

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Magazine Purchase Order: Commissioned Illustration

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Noncompetition Clause

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Nondisclosure Agreement for Submitting Ideas

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Surface/Textile Designer / Agent Agreement

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Surface/Textile Designer Estimate Confirmation Form

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Surface/Textile Designer Holding Form

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Surface/Textile Designer’s Invoice

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Website Design and Maintenance Order Form

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Work Change Order Form

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