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    31may6:30 pm10:00 pmWestern Region: Drafts & DesignDrink tap beer, talk design, & meet the Guild Western Region!
    
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    Join the Graphic Artists Guild Friday May 31st in downtown San Diego at Ballast Point Brewing for our new event Drafts & Design! Talk design, drink craft beers and meet
    
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    Join the Graphic Artists Guild Friday May 31st in downtown San Diego at Ballast Point Brewing for our new event Drafts & Design!
    
    Talk design, drink craft beers and meet the Graphic Artists Guild! We’re celebrating 50 years of fighting for Artists Rights and are inviting local designers, illustrators and creative minds to join us in Little Italy for an introduction!
    
    Creative networking, seasonal craft brews on tap from Ballast Point Brewing and a full kitchen serving food and snacks! We’ve got a cabana for our group and are giving away free webinars, and will have our Guild hand book on hand for sale at a discounted rate!
    
    With a great location in Little Italy, in downtown San Diego, the event starts at 6:30pm and runs until 10pm.
    
    First complimentary draft beer or cider for Graphic Artists Guild members.
    
    Non members, bring your portfolio or sketchbook to share ideas and receive a complimentary draft beer or cider.
    
    21+ years old to attend and we encourage all attendees to check out ride-share options and the local San Diego trains for responsible transportation.
    
    Our Western Regional Representative, Ryan McKay, will be hosting and greeting all guests. For any questions feel free to email him at Westrep@GraphicArtistsGuild.org.
    
    The event is FREE, but we appreciate all RSVP’s to be sent to Western@GraphicArtistsGuild.org and RSVP on Facebook.
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50th Anniversary Cap

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Rock the Guild 50th Anniversary SnapBack, a limited edition hat available with white on black. It matches perfectly our 50th Anniversary T-shirt. Show your support and celebrate fifty years of the Graphic Artists Guild!

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