The Ups and Downs of the Guild Annual Meeting

The Graphic Artists Guild Convention 2002, Philadelphia, October 24-26: Once a year, the Guild National Board, executive committee, chapter presidents, and chapter reps gather for three days to sculpt our organization's policies and strategies. And before I get too far, I need to point out that our leadership is a collection of extraordinarily giving, productive, determined and passionate people. Click for more…

Attention New York Members Insured by CIGNA

The Entertainment Industry Group Insurance Trust (TEIGIT) health care coverage for New York State, is provided through CIGNA HealthCare of New York City. As of February 1 2003, CIGNA will no longer be providing health care coverage as per its prior agreement through TEIGIT to New York State. TEIGIT is currently negotiating health care coverage for New York State and will inform the Guild as soon as they have formalized an agreement. [Other CIGNA insurees, go here for more information]

Artists Gather to Craft New Language For Anti-Trust Exemption

On September 26th leading organizations representing graphic artists, photographers and writers came together to discuss common problems in the marketplace, legislative solutions to those problems and how to work together toward those fixes.

Member Volunteers Share How to Make a Difference

Thanks to the enthusiastic support from Guild members around the country, awareness and support for H.R. 4643 is growing daily. Members Joe Peery from Atlanta and Julie Atallah and Joyce Wynes from North Carolina speak about their experiences during these meetings and the related advocacy campaign.

The ispot-showcase and the Graphic Artists Guild form an illustration licensing venture !

New York, NY, June 19, 2002 - The Graphic Artists Guild and Theispot-Showcase are excited to announce the formation of a new online stock illustration licensing venture. The agreement has been finalized and the construction of the new e-commerce component is well under way.

Graphic Artists Guild Declares Copyright Awareness Week a Success

New York, NY, April 29, 2002 - The Graphic Artists Guild, in association with the Copyright Society of the USA, was a major participant in this year’s Copyright Awareness Week, April 22-28, 2002. The event was a first of its kind for the Guild and a major success. View Rep. John Conyer's Introduction of the Freelance Writers and Artists Protection Act of 2002

APRIL 22-28 COPYRIGHT AWARENESS WEEK
The Copyright Society of the U.S.A. is launching Copyright Awareness Week in April 2002. The mission of Copyright Awareness Week is to create a greater awareness among the youth of America about the protection and use of creative works. During Copyright Awareness Week, copyright experts and educators throughout the country will seek to teach young people about the basic purpose of copyright as articulated in our Constitution -- to promote the advancement of the arts by providing creators with the exclusive rights to their works for limited terms. A public that has a basic understanding of copyright law and its relationship to the arts -- including its fair use exceptions -- is far more likely to respect and comply with the law, than one that functions on misinformation.

Additional Copyright Information:
• Copyright Information for Children
• Friends of Active Copyright Education (FA©E),
an initiative of the Copyright Society of the U.S.A.

Oregon Creative Services Alliance Partners with Graphic Artists Guild to Replicate Creative Services Business Model in other Metropolitan Cities

A Long Battle Won: The California Board of Equalization Delivers Sales Tax Exemption to Graphic Artists

San Francisco, CA, February 7, 2002 - In a long awaited victory for the California arts community, the California Board of Equalization voted to clarify the sales tax regulations affecting illustrators, photographers, cartoonists and designers.

Kelly Won!

Huntington Beach, CA. February 6, 2002 - Leslie A. Kelly, Plaintiff, Kelly v Arriba Soft, Inc, announced today that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in his favor for copyright infringement and remanded the case back to the US District Court, Santa Ana, California, for determination of damages.

Guild Branding Request!

The Graphic Artists Guild is looking for design firms or designers interested in creating a new brand identity for the Guild. All interested individuals and/or firms are invited to submit a letter of interest and samples of work by February 21, 2002

2002 How Design Conference
June 9-12, 2002 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort

The 2002 HOW Design Conference is coming to Orlando and the Graphic Artists Guild has arranged a special group discount for you. Beat the Early-Bird Deadline of April 1, 2002, and you'll save a total of $175 off the Regular Full-Conference rate! Register after April 1 and you'll still save $100! Members, check your email for your discount code or contact our office for more information.

The Graphic Artists Guild's Directory of Illustration Places Your Work Among the Best in the Business . . .

The new Directory of Illustration #18 was released in November, 2001 to 22,500 art buyers. As usual, this edition of the Directory is unique in its broad representation of the illustration market. At 920 pages, it includes an impressive collection of advertising, corporate, editorial and publishing illustration.
Serbin Communications is now accepting reservations for Directory #19. Guild members enjoy the lowest rates for the March 8th deadline.