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Our Next Event:
Dec. 15th, 2010
The 2010 Annual Holiday Portfolio Party
Wed, December 15, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Pratt Institute Manhattan
144 W. 14th Street, Room 213
New York, New York
Free to All Guild Members and Friends
The holiday season is already underway and we welcome you to join your fellow Guild members, friends and colleagues for a festive evening with the NY Chapter of the Graphic Artists Guild. Network with other artists, meet fellow members, or make new friends. Share your portfolio and get advice or find new inspiration. Enjoy refreshments, and bring your favorite dish to add to the spread.
This event is free, and there will be a silent auction of books, posters, and more.
Learn more about what the Guild is doing, discuss your ideas and ask questions, and get a peek at our plans for the coming year. Please invite your colleagues, family and friends for an enjoyable gathering.
RSVP is requested though not required. Email at ny@gag.org, call 212-791-3400 ext 11, or fax 212-791-0333.
In this Issue
• Our Next Event
• NY Chapter News
• Form follows Function
• What's Going On
• Upcoming Events
• Community Events
Renew Today!
Don't forget to renew your membership. Help us keep the Guild strong in the coming year. Your investment in your membership, enables us to advocate on your behalf, protecting your most important asset, your creativity.
Call: 212-791-3400 x12 or e-mail membership@gag.org
CALENDAR
Dates may change, so check back periodically.
Please e-mail or call
212 791-3400 x11
to confirm details and RSVP.
Group meetings held at the Guild Office.
DEC. 2010
Happy Holidays
Annual Holiday Portfolio Party
Wed, Dec 15,
7:00 PM
Pratt Manhattan
144 W 14th St., Room 213
Email: ny@gag.org
JAN. 2011
Happy New Year
Comics & Cartoons
Tues, January 4, 6:30 PM
Guild Office/other
32 Broadway,
Ste. 1114
Email: ny@gag.org
IAG/Illustrators
Thurs, January 6, 6:30 PM
Guild Office
32 Broadway,
Ste. 1114
Email: cjart@verizon.net
Monthly Event
Marketing — TBD
Thurs, Jan 20,
7:00 PM
Pratt Manhattan
144 W 14th St., Room 213
Email: ny@gag.org
Creative Exchange
Tues, January 25, 7:00 PM
Guild Office
32 Broadway,
Ste. 1114,
Email: ny@gag.org
NY Board Meeting
Guild Office
32 Broadway,
Ste. 1114
Email: ny@gag.org
Send us your news:
• Got new client(s)?
• Starting a project?
• Exhibiting work?
• Teaching a class?
• Publishing a book?
Email: ny@gag.org
Our Mission
The purpose of the Graphic Artists Guild is to promote and protect the social, economic and professional interests of its members. The Guild is committed to improving conditions for all graphic artists and raising standards for the entire industry. The Guild embraces graphic artists at all skill levels.
New York Chapter News
Thomas A. Crowell, Esq. and Sheafe B. Walker, Esq. took opposing sides on copyright and trademark infringement, while cartoonist Alan Norico looked on, at the Nov. 17th monthly event at Pratt Manhattan.
New York, New York: Any contractual or copyright negotiation requires some basic definitions of terms, and that is exactly what Thomas A. Crowel did on Wednesday, November 17th at the Opposing Sides to IP Legal Issues panel. Topics from trademark infringement, to fair use, works for hire, rights of publicity and definition of copyright law were covered by graphic example and with a legal explanation of each concept, in a powerpoint presentation that was peppered with questions from the audience.
The excitment really began when, after this brief overview in intellectual property was over, Attorneys Crowell and Walker took opposing sides to various copyright ownership trademark and fair use arguments. Using the work of comic artist Alan Norico to graphically illustrate thier various points, Cowell argued for the creative while Walker argued for both the client and corporate entities.
Crowell explained to creative illustrators how they need to aware of trademarks, copyrights and rights of publicity when creating thier original works. Crowell along with Walker pulled back the curtain to show you how lawyers debate the issues of copyright and trademark infringement and fair use for both sides. It was an informative evening.
Thomas A. Crowell, Esq., is the founding partner of Saperstein & Crowell, LLP and author of the best-selling legal guide "The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers".
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Guild Members attend The New York City Subway Map – Form v. Function in the Public Realm, about considering how best to achieve both functionality and beauty.
From left to right, Advocacy Chair Lisa Shaftel, Legendary graphic designer Massimo Vignelli, NY Chapter VP, Craig Brown, Mary Mathieux, NY Chapter President, Mark Bennett and NY Chapter Adminstrator Ellen Stedfeld.
Boston Chapter and National Advocacy Chair Lisa Shaftel traveled to New York city on Tuesday, December 7th, to join with members of the NY Chapter board who attended a lecture at the Museum of the City of New York about form and function and the designing of the New York Subway map.
Massimo Vignelli’s 1972 New York City subway map, produced by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, was considered a design triumph — earning itself a place in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art — but it was criticized as confusing to passengers. A new version of the subway map was released earlier this year, re-raising the enduring dilemma: how best to achieve both functionality and beauty. What alternate versions of the map might be created to encourage ridership and appeal aesthetically?
We joined the creators of several subway maps, including John Tauranac and Massimo Vignelli, for a discussion about designing for the riding public, featuring Eddie Jabbour, creator of the Kick Map and the NYC subway app, and Paul Shaw, author of Helvetica and the New York City Subway System: The True (Maybe) Story (110 Editions, 2009).
The presentation provided insight to both unusual aspects of the city and the issues that a map designer is faced with when trying to help passengers in navigating it.
Attend Copyright Clearance Center's Copyright for Today's Dynamic Business Environment
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
10:00am - 3:00pm
Digital SandboxNew York, NY
If you've ever been puzzled by copyright questions don't miss this opportunity to learn from the copyright experts and to expand your respect for intellectual property. Not only will you get answers to your questions, but you'll also learn how to minimize your company's exposure to illegal content use. Please join Copyright Clearance Center for this engaging and educational workshop.In this workshop you'll learn:Copyright law basicsSuggestions on how to stay compliantAnswers to your own copyright questions
CLICK HERE
For more information and to register for this workshop
Registration Fee - $350.00
Early Bird Discount
Register by December 24th and receive $100 off
For more information on CCC's Educational Services, call 800-982-3887 ext. 2808
or e-mail education@copyright.com
What's Going On at the NY Chapter
Looking for Work or for Help?
As a member benefit we are now offering free job listings for our members to our members. This includes all types of work, from commissioning an illustration, hiring a designer, requesting freelancer, to assistance with a project. No job is too big or too small to qualify as a free member job listing. We will post these job listings weekly for free until the position is filled!
If you are interested in posting a job for free please contact Ellen Stedfeld at: jobline@gag.org, call (212) 791-3400 x11, or fax (212) 791- or e-mail ny@gag.org
The 2011 New York Illustration Portfolio Show
The New York Illustration Portfolio Show is an opportunity for you to gather together with like-minded creatives and present your illustration portfolio in a refreshing and unprecedented event in New York City hosted by the Graphic Artists Guild. The visual arts industry is in a prime position to make the most of the new media in light of the fresh opportunities that continue to present themselves to illustrators who are open to new ideas, new contacts, new approaches, and new experiments. Traditional media remain strong with the upsurge of non-traditional means for illustrators to self-publish personal projects and translate projects into marketable products.
The event is designed to enhance the industry’s social and professional infrastructure in an affordable, flexible, tailored way—to meet the needs of illustrators at all levels of professional experience and expertise and garner the attention of influential art directors, buyers, editors, publishers, producers, and agents. Come mingle with new guns, old dogs, and superstars in a red carpet event that will integrate the traditional trade show with multimedia presentations, entertainment, and education.
Guild members opinions are invaluable. For more information, updates, questions, and further dialogue please email guildnyshow@gag.org.
The Creative Exchange
Start off the New Year at this peer mentoring group both illustrators and graphic designers. Learn how to effectively market yourself to clients
Sign-up or for more info call: 212-791-3400 x11 or e-mail ny@gag.org
Find an Interest Group with other members in your field
Comics and Cartoons Group
Are you interested in comics, cartoons, animation, or graphic novels? Join the Cartoon & Comics Committee, Connect with your fellow cartoonists, show your work, and build your portfolio. Talk about the cartoon business and market, while making new contacts and friends. Whether it’s the focus of your career, or something you’ve always wanted to try,
all are welcome. Volunteer to lead or join the mailing list, by calling 212-791-3400 x11 or
e-mail ny@gag.org
Digital Media
Digital Media Group, meets bi-monthly for about the digital world.
Sign-up or for more info call: 212-791-3400 x11 or e-mail ny@gag.org
Web Designers & developers connect!
A new Web Design and Development group is being formed, for experienced interactive professionals to meet up with each other, and address industry-specific issues. If this is your area of expertise, become active in this group and converse with your peers. Join the mailing list by calling 212-791-3400 x11 or e-mailing ny@gag.org
Art Licensors connect!
A new Licensing Group is being formed, and we would like you to be a part of it. Many members have expressed interest in licensing their artwork. Whether you sell your work for textiles, greeting cards, and products, or are looking to move into the field, help get this group going! Provide support, exchange resources, and share ideas. Volunteer to lead or join the mailing list, by calling 212-791-3400 x11 or e-mailing ny@gag.org
Connect with us and other members online!
Check out the forums on the national website. The Guild is also present on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Join in the conversation, and get plugged in with a vibrant and supportive community of artists.
Get more involved in running the New York Chapter
Do you like to manage money for non-profits?
The New York Chapter Board of Directors is calling for the membership to submit nominations for the position of Treasurer to complete the New York Board's cabinet of officers. The chapter board meets on a monthly basis to discuss chapter business including financial status. If you or another member you know is interested in joining the Board of Directors by way of fulfilling the duties of the chapter's treasurer, nomination forms can be requested by email from the chapter administrator at ellen@gag.org.
For more information regarding the description of the treasurer’s position email chapter President Mark Bennett: mwb4design@earthlink.net
Interested in growing the NY Chapters Membership?
Would you like to get more involved with the New York Chapter? Are you interested in seeing the organization grow? Do you want to improve what members get back from Guild and have strong reasons to renew their memberships? Then consider becoming the NY Chapter membership chair. For more information regarding the description of the membership chair, email chapter President Mark Bennett: mwb4design@earthlink.net
Our 2011 Upcoming Monthly Events
As the NY Chapter closes out another sucessful season of monthly events with our Annual Holiday Portfoilo party we look forward to providing our members, guests and students with interesting panel discussions, lectures and presentations that are relevant to your careers and businesses.
The 2011 NY Chapter Monthly Events
January 20th — Marketing for Designers, TBD — Thursday, 7:00PM- 9:00PM
February 17th — Marketing for Illustrators, TBD — Thursday, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
March 17th — Lecture by Steve Heller — Thursday, 7:00PM-9:00PM
April 21th — Cartoon Month — Thursday, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
May 19th— 6th Annual Art Licensing Panel — Thursday, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Community Events
Staying connected to Guild connects you with our creative community. Below are some highlighted events of interest to our members:
Fri, December 17th
Society of Illustrators Holiday Party
Fri, January 7th
SOI opening reception for Illustrators 53
http://www.societyillustrators.org/
LIVE MUSIC AND MODELS 6:30-9:30PM
ADMISSION: $15/ $7 Students with ID
TUESDAYS DEC 7, 14, 21, 28
MODELS WILL BE NUDE WITH AN OCCASIONAL ACCESSORY
THURSDAYS DEC 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
MODELS WILL BE NUDE, PARTIALLY CLOTHED AND/OR FULLY COSTUMED
ASK ABOUT OUR SKETCH NIGHT SCORECARD PROGRAM
SKETCH SUPPLIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
For more information, visit their website: http://www.societyillustrators.org
In honour of the Bernardo Bertolucci retrospective co-produced by The Deapartment of Film, The Museum of Modern Art, New York and Cinecittà Luce, Rome. Curated by Marcello Garofalo.
The exhibition, entirely dedicated to Bernardo Bertolucci, gathers 140 pictures taken from the back-stages of the most important movies of the great Italian director. A fascinating itinerary that goes across the important movies of the past (Prima della Rivoluzione, Ultimo Tango a Parigi, Novecento) getting through the big productions (L'ultimo Imperatore, Il Tè nel Deserto, Il piccolo Buddha) to finally arrive at the recent works (L'Assedio and The Dreamers).
Participating photographers include: Angelo Novi, Alessia Bulgari, Maria Ludovica Parolini,
Séverine Brigeot, Giovanni Lunardi
Exhibition runs from December 17th until January 10th, 2011*
*Please note: Gallery will be closed December 23rd at 1 pm until January 2, 2011
@ ADC Gallery — 106 West 29th Street, NYC
MoCCA Exhibits
Is This the Al Jaffee Art Exhibit?
October 5th, 2010 - January 30th, 2011
Is This The Al Jaffee Art Exhibit? is an exhibition that spans the many decades of the career of the inimitable AL JAFFEE, famous for his long creative association with MAD magazine.
Decades of Donnelly: The Art of New Yorker Cartoonist Liza Donnelly
October 5th, 2010 - January 30th, 2011
MoCCA is pleased to present a survey of Liza Donnelly's hilariously insightful cartoons from her three decades at The New Yorker Magazine and elsewhere.
For more information visit the website:http://moccany.org/education.html
Tues, January 28-30th
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators 12th Annual Winter Conference
http://www.scbwi.org/Conference.aspx?Con=7
Public Library Business Development
The Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) branch of the New York Public Library offers a number of free business-related presentations. For more information visit the website: www.nypl.org/research/sib
