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Resources to Help Students Thrive

The Graphic Artists Guild is a non-profit committed to welcoming, servicing, and improving conditions for artists at all education levels.

Supporting creators in developing a solid foundation.

Our passion is to assist art students, teachers, parents, and schools with invaluable resources to encourage learners to succeed in their creative endeavors. In addition, we empower teachers to support their classrooms with valuable tools accessible to them anywhere and anytime.

Fill gaps. Accelerate learning.

For over 50 years, The Graphic Artists Guild has created and curated a vast amount of resources to help design and illustration students master the basics of becoming a professional, and to help professionals engage in lifelong learning. Our resources include:

LISTEN. READ. WATCH.

Take advantage of the variety of resources available to boost your creativity in the method you prefer.

Everybody deserves a chance to learn.

Guild Webinars and Ask-A-Pro Series

We assist teachers in enabling students to enhance their skills. From maintaining your creativity to running an artistic business, our FREE Ask-A-Pro series extends professional advice from working designers and illustrators. Check out our Ask-A-Pro webinars below.

Educators: contact us for information on institutional pricing on our regular webinars.

MISTAKES I’VE MADE

We’ve all made mistakes. Our panelists talk about them, how they fixed them, and how they improved their professional practices.

MISTAKES I’VE MADE, PART 2

Designer Crisy Meschieri and illustrator Liz DiFiore chat about the right (and wrong) ways to run a creative business.

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ILLUSTRATORS

What is the best way illustrators can utilize social media? Which platforms are most effective? Can it really make a difference?

COPYRIGHT BASICS

We introduce copyright basics, why you should register your copyrights, and how to navigate the online registration system.

BUSINESS BASICS FOR ARTISTS

Three professionals with a combined 50 years of experience share their insights in running a design or illustration business.

ASK A CARTOONIST

Mark Monlux and Ian Castruita talk about the work opportunities for cartoonists in the business world.

AN ARTIST NAVIGATES THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY

Professional illustrator Pam Levy shares how to choose a publisher and what to do once you have a contract in hand.

YOUR Q&A WITH A GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND AN ILLUSTRATOR

What’s it like to be a graphic designer or illustrator in the real world? Our experts tell you all!

PICK. CLICK. PLAY.

View our FREE ASK-A-Pro webinars focused on enhancing student learning.

Build your currency.

The Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines, 16th Edition

We publish the complete pricing and ethical reference for designers and illustrators, providing guidance on building and growing a creative business.

The Handbook is an indispensable resource for people who create graphic art and those who buy it. As the graphic art marketplace continues to evolve to meet the needs of both digital and print media and as clients struggle with shrinking budgets in the current economy, the demand for up-to-date information on business, ethical, and legal issues is greater than ever.

cover art for the 16th edition of the Handbook

READ. LEARN. FLOURISH.

Utilize our wide arrange of resources concentrated on intensifying your creative entrepreneur.

Take your learning further.

Join the Guild

Students enrolled in 12 credit hours or more are eligible for Student Membership, good for one year after graduation. Participate in all Guild activities, serve on committees, network, and grow your knowledge.

Student members may not vote in Guild elections or hold office.

Educators: Tell us what you need!

We welcome your suggestions and comments. We are also exploring ways to structure institutional memberships for schools. Please contact us—we want to hear from you.

ARTISTS FOR ARTISTS!

Lobbying in DC for artists’ rights.

Photo © Ed Shems, who knows the value of a good designer!

Guild National Board, 2017

The 16th Edition of our Handbook is available for purchase!

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Resources to Help Students Thrive

The Graphic Artists Guild is a non-profit committed to welcoming, servicing, and improving conditions for artists at all education levels.

Fill gaps. Accelerate learning.

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Take advantage of the variety of resources available to boost your creativity in the method you prefer.