Event Details
Creative Professional Webinar Series
Applying the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines to Your Everyday Business
Thu., February 23, 11:00am-12:30pm
This webinar is FREE to Guild members.
This webinar is FREE to non-members who purchase the Handbook from Feb. 1-22. Non-members who purchased our entire Creative Professional Webinar Series may attend for free.
For years, The Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines has been the industry bible for graphic designers and illustrators. Attend this webinar and learn how to most effectively apply the information in the Handbook to your daily business including tips on how to negotiate the best deals and how and what to charge for work, review of sample contracts, pricing guidelines, and legal rights and issues such as how copyright laws affect the income and work of graphic artists.
Host: Patricia McKiernan, Executive Director, Graphic Artists Guild
Register by emailing the Guild office: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Pricing Game
Creative Professional Series Webinar
Thu., January 26, 11:00am-12:30pm
Register https://www.graphicartistsguild.org/webinar-series/
You’ll be given the specs for a variety of real-world design and illustration projects – exactly the type of information you would gather before bidding on a job. You’ll then be able to “bid” on the job, or submit the fee you would charge. The actual estimated fee is finally revealed, as well as the artist’s reasoning on how the price was derived.
Leighton Hubbell, art director (logo project) and Josh Korwin (brand identity) will be joining us to answer questions live about how they price their work.
We’ll be presenting 4-6 projects, including:
Brand identity: publication, website, print collateral. Designer: Josh Korwin, Three Steps Ahead
Event illustration: illustration for an invitation and poster Illustrator: Lisa Rivard, Lisa Rivard Illustration
Logo design: Illustrative designer and art director: Leighton Hubbell
Book jacket illustration: Illustrator: Lyn Boyer
Website Design: for a non-profit organization. Designer: Tina Reynolds, Uptown Studios
Guest Presenters:
Josh Korwin is the owner and creative director of Three Steps Ahead, an LA-based studio offering a full slate of design services, from print materials and websites, through identity design and type/font design. His keen interest in typography is expressed most aptly in his Twitter profile: “Born to font.” Most recently, Josh launched the Ludlow Project, a joint effort with the International Printing Museum to preserve a collection of 100 full fonts of antique Ludlow Typecasting matrices.
Leighton Hubbell is an award winning illustrative designer and art director with 20+ years of experience. Formerly an art director at DDB Dallas (where he was awarded a CLIO award), Leighton runs his own multidisciplinary studio, specializing in logo design, corporate identity, and branding. His extensive list of awards includes Print’s Regional Design Annuals, HOW, and ADDYs. His logos have been featured in over 30 books on design. Artists active in social media will know Leighton as an outspoken critic of speculative practices.
Host: Rebecca Blake, Communications Chair, Graphic Artists Guild
https://www.graphicartistsguild.org/webinar-series/
Holiday Party
Kick Up Your Heels
Sat., December 10, 8:00pm-11:30pm
Washington Dance Club
1017 Stewart Street, up the stairs
(Corner of Stewart and Boren)
Seattle 98101
206-628-8939
http://www.washingtondance.com/specialevents/index.html
Put on those dancing shoes! The Guild is kicking up its heels December 10th at the Washington Dance Club in Seattle. Dancing is NOT required (you can just sit at the Guild table and enjoy the camaraderie and music), but bring shoes that don’t have rubber soles, just in case you feel like joining in and whirling around.
Join us from 8-9 PM for a Guild-only drinks hour with complimentary wine & hors d’oeuvres, then we’ll whisk into the ballroom from 9:00-11:30 PM. Light refreshments served at the dance.
When:
Saturday, December 10th
8-9 PM Drinks hour
9:00-11:30 PM Ballroom dancing, all kinds
How Much:
Wine & Beer Hour: Complimentary
Dance: $14. Cash or check only at the door to Washington Dance Club
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Graphic Novel Panel 2012
Yes, we are doing it again!
Sat., January 28, 1:00pm-6:00pm. Doors open at 12:30
Seattle Design Center Plaza Building suite 370
5701 6th Avenue S. Entrance on S. Orcas between 6th S. & 5th S.
Seattle WA 98108
MAP of route from Seattle Design Center to Fantagraphics Bookstore:
http://tinyurl.com/7cctzxa
It’s Graphic Novel Panel 2012. The first Graphic Novel Panel was so much fun we are doing it again.
Take advantage of the collective wisdom of this panel of some of our region’s top graphic novel artists and writers as they reveal how they go about creating, publishing and marketing the Graphic Novel.
The panel will be held at the Seattle Design Center followed by an After Party at Fantagraphics Bookstore. Both venues are in gorgeous Georgetown.
Event schedule
1-4 PM-Panel discussion Seattle Design Center
Seattle Design Center
Plaza Building Suite 370
(The Plaza Building is the taller building to the north. Entrance is on S. Orcas between 6th S. & 5th S.)
5701 6th Avenue S.
Seattle WA 98108
parking in Atrium Building lot and on the street.
4:30-6 PM-After Party at Fantagraphics bookstore
Fantagraphics Bookstore
1201 S. Vale Street (at Airport Way S.)
Seattle WA 98108
on street parking
Graphic Novel Panelists
Matthew Southworth-artist, Stumptown
Brandon Jerwa-writer, G.I. Joe, Battlestar Gallactica, Highlander
Megan Kelso-artist and writer, Girl Hero
Kim Thompson- owner, Fantagraphics
Emi Lenox- comic writer and artist EmiTown
Moderator: Mark Monlux, cartoonist and writer The Comic Critic Presents Seldom Seen Films
Prices:
Preregister
Guild $18
Student $10
AIGA member $18
General $25
At the door
Guild $ 25
Student $15
AIGA member $25
General $35
Sponsored by:
November 30 Workshop-Erik Fadiman
Get Started with Word Press for Everyone and How to Work with a Word Press Developer and Keep Everyone Happy
Wed., November 30, 12:00 PM-2 PM
Seattle Design Center
Plaza Building
EAFA Gallery, suite 292
5701 6th Avenue S.
Seattle, WA 98108
WordPress is everywhere these days, not just as a blogging platform, but as an excellent Content Management System. If you’re ready to start blogging as a means of self-promotion, or you have clients who want to update their own websites, this is a great time to start looking at WordPress. It’s free, open source, versatile for any kind of website and accessible to a broad range of skill levels.
We’ll look at how to get started with WordPress for yourself, how to create a simple site for your clients, or work with a developer for more complex projects. Additionally, we’ll look at the limitations and challenges within WordPress and deconstruct some of its language so that everyone in the project stays happy.
Erik Fadiman is the Interactive Design Instructor at Seattle Central Creative Academy. He wears two hats as WordPress designer/developer. He really likes working with other designers and bringing their designs to life in WordPress.
Note: There are two Seattle Design Center buildings connected by a skybridge: the Atrium (shorter, on the south) and Plaza Building (taller, on the north)
EAFA Gallery is in the Plaza Building on the 2nd floor, suite 292.
LUNCH
Food and beverages are available at Molly’s in the Atrium
(That’s the smaller building next door, across the skybridge, on the ground floor)
http://trymollys.com
HOW MUCH
Preregister at Brown Paper Tickets
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/210392
Guild member-$10
Student-$10
Professional Association member-$15
General-$20
At the door cash or check only
Guild member-$15
Student-$15
Professional Association member-$20
General-$25
October Workshop- Jennifer McCord
Learn How Creativity Helps Position and Sell Books in a Fast Changing Marketplace
Wed., October 26, 12:00 PM-2 PM
Seattle Design Center Plaza Building
5701 6th Avenue S. Ste. P292
Seattle 98108
http://www.seattledesigncenter.com
The publishing world is in transition. From the written word to the design and delivery of books, how books are created and sold is shifting. All creative artists are standing at the crossroads where their work meets the marketplace and the marketplace is a moving target.
How will e-books, POD, and rapidly changing book technology affect your chances of success? Jennifer McCord will brief you on the interplay and impacts of changes in publishing, and remind you that no matter how or where your work is published, it is all about content and design. Bring your questions about current trends in publishing and take away ideas for a strategy working and succeeding in the evolving world of today’s publishing.
JENNIFER MCCORD is a writer, editor, educator, and publishing consultant in
Seattle. Over 25 years, Jennifer has worked in many areas of the publishing
Industry, national retailers, New York publishers, independent presses, and
self-publishers.
She has served as advisor to University of Washington writing programs, as president of Seattle Free Lances, and as past president of the Pacific Northwest Writers Assn. She works extensively with writers and publishers through her consulting business, Jennifer McCord Associates,
http://www.jennifermccord.com/
HOW MUCH
Preregister at Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/204561
Guild member-$10
Student-$10
Professional Association member-$15
General-$20
At the door cash or check only
Guild member-$15
Student-$15
Lunch available at Molly’s in the Atrium
Jason Hoppe and Retouch Live!
Register at Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/198658
Wed., September 28, 12:00 PM-2 PM
Seattle Design Center Plaza Building ste. 292
5701 6th Avenue S. Ste. 292
Seattle, WA 98108
1-800-497-7997
http://www.seattledesigncenter.com
Join us for Jason Hoppe and Retouch Live! Jason will take an audience member’s photo and correct it right on the spot. You will be amazed at the difference this software can make. Check out the videos of the process on Jason’s website.
http://jasonhoppe.com/
Jason Hoppe is an Adobe Certified Expert in InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat. Skilled in photo retouching, color correction and creative workflow consulting, Jason also is experienced in high-end electronic production.
Jason enjoys teaching prepress, electronic design and high-end production to hundreds of Seattle creative professionals.
Free parking. SDC is on Orcas between 5th & 6th. Suite P292 is in the Plaza Building on North side of Orcas.
• Heading South on 4th Ave S, turn left onto Orcas, left into parking garage between 5th & 6th
• Heading North on 6th Ave S, turn left onto Orcas, right into parking garage between 5th & 6th.
• Take elevator to 2nd floor & Suite 292.
Pre-register for discount at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/198658
Guild Member-$10
Full time student-$10
Sister Association Member-$15
General-$20
At the door, Cash or check only.
Guild member-$15
Full time student-$15
Sister Association Member-$20
General-$25
Summer Social
Seattle's summer party for imaging professionals. Sponsored by the Guild.
Wed., August 24, 5:00pm-9:00pm
The House Studios
325 2nd Avenue W
Seattle 98119
This unique event will provide a forum for imaging professionals across multiple disciplines to meet and make new connections while enjoying fabulous food and drink in a professional studio environment.
Attendees will include photographers, graphic designers, art buyers, filmmakers and advertising executives. And you’ll have the chance to contribute slides of your work to the slide show.
Admission is absolutely free to members of all sponsoring organizations including ASPP, ASMP, APA, AIGA and Graphic Artists Guild. Please register at http://events.thehousestudios.com/ for your complimentary event pass. Tickets are also available to non-members for just $10.00.
The House will provide complimentary food, beer and wine, musical entertainment plus an ongoing slide-show of works from the Northwest’s professional photography and graphic design community.
PNTA will be suppling special lighting and AV Pro will make your slides sparkle on a 9 x 12 foot screen. Please join us for this fantastic new event!!
Webinar: How Social Media is a Game Changer for Artists
$25 members / $40 non-members
Thu., July 21, 11:00am-1:00pm
During this webinar, Ana Quillinan will show you how social media has become a game changer for artists and provide advice for how you too can apply those techniques to establish your brand, create communities and generate new business. Her presentation will include case histories of artists who are successfully using theses techniques. Ana will be covering Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Tumblr, and MailChimp.
Ana Quillinan is a marketing consultant and social media trainer, and is the co-founder of AMTM Consulting, a new media marketing consulting firm based in Westchester County, NY. She specializes in helping businesses and individuals use social media effectively to be more connected and responsive, to share value and to grow. Her clients include professional services firms and artists, including a self-published author utilizing social media to create interactive fiction.
Note: the webinar will include slides and online presentations. Individuals with poor sound quality on their computers, or those who prefer to attend this class as a teleclass, will be able to telephone in for the audio portion of this webinar.
To register, contact the Guild office at (212) 791-3400, or via email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
OR register via Paypal on the national website http://www.graphicartistsguild.org/guild-webinars/
You can also pay by cheque or money order by mailing it and the registration form to: Graphic Artists Guild, 32 Broadway, Suite 1114, New York, NY 10004. Be sure to make your cheque payable to “Graphic Artists Guild.”
June 22 Workshop-David Kelley
Moving from Graphic Design to User Experience (UX) Design
Wed., June 22, 12:00 PM-2 PM
EAFA Gallery at the Seattle Design Center
EAFA Gallery - room A239
in the Seattle Design Center Atrium Building
5701 Sixth Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
1-800-497-7997
http://www.seattledesigncenter.com/
Find out this month as David Kelley takes us on an exploration of UX Design approaches. We’ll talk about tips and tricks for designers. You’ll see how UX Design looks at a bigger picture than traditional design. We’ll talk about emotional context, workflow, and elements that are not normally part of straight up graphic design. Learn how to do UX Design and work with UX teams to do great UX work.
How Much
Pre-register at Brown Paper Tickets
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/180099
Guild Member-$10
Full time student-$10
Sister Association Member-$15
General-$20
At the door, Cash or check only.
Guild member-$15
Full time student-$15
Sister Association Member-$20
General-$25
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May 18, 2011 Workshop-Understanding Google Analytics
Georgia Ball
Wed., May 18, 12:00 PM-2 PM
EAFA Gallery at the Seattle Design Center-Atrium Building space A239
Seattle Design Center Atrium Building
5701 Sixth Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
1-800-497-7997
http://www.seattledesigncenter.com/
Web analytics are a window into the world of your website’s users and their behavior. At first glance, it can look like a tangled wilderness. Just what do all those numbers and percentages mean? Which are truly important? How much traffic do you really have?
Google Analytics is the leader of software programs used to track and interpret data generated by traffic to your website. It can improve your marketing efforts by giving you insights into how to optimize your campaigns and website. Among its greatest powers is what it reveals about your website’s users. Follow the user as he or she navigates through your website by learning how to read the language of web analytics.
Georgia will begin with basic terms and simple installation guidelines, then move on to:
The significance of web analytics for your bottom line.
Key components of the Google Analytics interface.
Next-level tutorials on tracking conversions and search terms for slightly braver souls.
For total beginner and experienced user alike. If you have a website, you need this seminar.
A website developer since 1999, Georgia Ball has used web analytics to gain proven results for national corporations, small business, advertising agencies and non-profit organizations. She began the first analytics executive summaries within Wyndham Vacation Ownership in 2006, inspiring changes in business practices that measurably improved sales and customer service.
Also a long-time multimedia designer, she has previously designed for such companies as Microsoft, IBM, and the Cartoon Network and is currently employed in the online advertising division of the Walt Disney Company.
She is the author of the webcomic Scooter and Ferret and the upcoming Strawberry Shortcake comic books by Ape Entertainment.
Pre-register at Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/174753
Guild Member-$10
Full time student-$10
Sister Association Member-$15
General-$20
At the door, Cash or check only.
Guild member-$10
Full time student-$15
Sister Association Member-$20
General-$25
Questions: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Eating at the Seattle Design Center
Molly’s in the Atrium Building has pre-packaged sandwiches and salads. They also have an actual kitchen hidden behind one of many doors. Bring your own, grab a to-go item or order from the kitchen. Just allow enough time to get your food before the workshop starts at noon.
April 27, 2011 Workshop
Steve Laskevitch-InDesign to ePub Workflow: An Early and Honest Look
Wed., April 27, 12:00 PM-2 PM
EAFA Gallery at the Seattle Design Center
Seattle Design Center Atrium Building
5701 Sixth Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
1-800-497-7997
http://www.seattledesigncenter.com/
InDesign to ePub Workflow: An Early and Honest Look
Adobe has announced CS5.5 and eBook publishing is much enhanced! We’ll have a sneak peek at the state of the art in publishing books from our familiar, but updated, Adobe products to the iPad and other eReaders
Steve Laskevitch of Luminous Works, an Adobe authorized training center, will demonstrate current workflows, complete with the challenges of fast-evolving media.
There are still bumps in the road but Steve will steer you through them.
You’ll hear the news, good and bad, get advice for publishing documents in both print and eReader, and maybe have a laugh or two. CS5.5 is expected ship by mid-May
This talk, derived from a 6-hour class offered at Luminous Works includes:
Repurposing print documents and planning for ePub with the articles panel
Anchored Object refresher and enhancements
Font and typographic (in)flexibility
The need for Character & Paragraph Styles
Tables of contents with no pages?
The need for HTML and CSS knowledge, helped by tag export control
Special iPad-supported features like embedded HTML5 audio and video
Steve Laskevitch, Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, and InDesign, started teaching and creating computer graphics in the 1980s.
In 2003, he founded Luminous Works where he has built production workflows for many individuals and companies.
He is past chapter rep for the Seattle InDesign User Group.
He has taught at Seattle Community College, University of Washington Extension and the Cornish College of the Arts, where he was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award.
He appreciates a really good pizza.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
How Much
Pre-register at Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/170259
Guild Member-$10
Full time student-$10
Sister Association Member-$15
General-$20
At the door, Cash or check only.
Guild member-$10
Full time student-$15
Sister Association Member-$20
General-$25
Questions: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Eating at the Seattle Design Center
Molly’s in the Atrium Building has pre-packaged sandwiches and salads. They also have an actual kitchen hidden behind one of many doors. Bring your own, grab a to-go item or order from the kitchen. Just allow enough time to get your food before the workshop starts at noon.
March 30, 2011 Workshop -Thomas James
Future Strategies for Creative Professionals
Wed., March 30, 11:30 AM-2 PM
EAFA Gallery at the Seattle Design Center
EAFA Gallery
Seattle Design Center
5701 Sixth Avenue South space A239
Seattle, WA 98108
1-800-497-7997
http://www.seattledesigncenter.com/
Please note lunch not included. Bring your own lunch or purchase it at the coffee kiosk in the lobby. This month we will be at a new venue!
Join us March 30 at the Eastside Association of Fine Arts (EAFA) Gallery at the Seattle Design Center for our March workshop. Bring your lunch or purchase something at Molly’s kiosk in the atrium. The EAFA gallery is up the left-hand stairs in the southwest corner- space A239
How Much | Pre-register at Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/162131
Guild Member/full time student- $10
Professional Association Member-$15
General-$20
At the door, Cash or check only:
Guild member/full time student- $15
Professional Association Member-$20
General-$25
About Thomas James
Thomas is the editor and art director of Escape from Illustration Island, the popular website, podcast and art community devoted to sharing resources and inspiration with illustrators and other creative professionals. He is the author of the critically-acclaimed books:
15 Steps to Freelance Illustration
5 Qualities of a Successful Illustrator
Inside Illustration Competitions
As a board member for the ICON Illustration Conference and an advisor to the Graphic Artists Guild NY Portfolio show, he is most passionate about helping his fellow illustrators build a better business in a climate of constant change.
Thomas has also written for Fuel Your Illustration, Design TAXI and Creative Session and has appeared on illustration podcasts and blogs such as: Big Illustration Party Time, Chris Oatley’s Artcast, Art & Story, Zero 2 Illo, Workbook, Artsy Shark, and Ninja Mountain.
Share your Love for the Graphic Artists Guild
February Heart Days
Sat., February 26, all month
Join or renew your membership, or have a colleague join on a selected day of the month, and you’ll receive a discount on Agency Access marketing services for artists, or be entered in a drawing for either BlinkBid invoicing software or Digimarc image watermarking software.
Our Heart Days are:
Saturday, Feb. 5
BlinkBid
Free Software Drawing
Tuesday, Feb. 8
Agency Access
20% off
Friday, Feb. 11
Digimarc
Free Software Drawing
Wednesday, Feb. 16
BlinkBid
Free Software Drawing
Monday, Feb. 21
Digimarc
Free Software Drawing
Thursday, Feb. 24
Agency Access
20% off
Find out more at: http://www.graphicartistsguild.org/february-heart-days/
Download a copy of the calendar
http://www.graphicartistsguild.org/typeroom/assets/uploads/Guild%20Feb%202011.pdf
Graphic Novel Panel
Sat., February 5, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cornish College of the Arts
Notions Building-entrance on Terry Avenue
1001 Lenora St.
Seattle, WA 98121
Limited parking available in Cornish lot at Lenora and Terry. Purchase $5 parking pass at the door.
Preregister for discount price at Brown Paper Tickets
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/143787
24/7 Ticket Hotline: 1-800-838-3006
Learn the ins and outs of Graphic Novels from a stellar panel of experts. These talented creative professionals have insights on all the facets of Graphic Novels, from business considerations to techniques they employ in their specific areas of expertise. They will share their wisdom, wit, and insight in a format that will take you through the various stages of production: planning, writing, artwork, publishing, and marketing in order to create and market your own graphic novel.
• PETER BAGGE– Hate and its precursor Neat Stuff; http://www.peterbagge.com/
• PHIL FOGLIO- Hugo Award Nominee – Buck Godot, Myth Adventures, Girl Genius http://www.studiofoglio.com/
• MIKE GRELL– Jon Sable Freelance, The Warlord, Green Arrow
• JASON JANICKI – Writer with Wayfarer’s Moon http://www.wayfarersmoon.com/
• LEIGH KELLOGG – Artist with Wayfarer’s Moon http://www.wayfarersmoon.com/
• MICHAEL OEMING- Eisner Award Winner – Mice Templar, Quixote, and Powers. http://michaeloeming.com/
The panel will speak for 1-½ hours with 30 minutes for Q & A.
A limited number of individual, 15-minute portfolio reviews with panel members will be available for an additional $20.
Schedule:
12:30-Doors open
1 pm-Announcements, welcome, etc:
1:15-2:45-Panel
2:45-3:15-Questions from audience
3:15-3:45-Break
3:45-4:45-portfolio review.
Cost:
Preregistered: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/143787
Guild members/Students with I.D. - $18
Cornish faculty and alumni - $18
General - $25
Portfolio reviews- $20
At the Door (cash or check only)
Guild members/Students with I.D. - $25
Cornish faculty and alumni - $25
General - $30
Limited parking available in Cornish lot at Lenora and Terry. Purchase $5 parking pass at the door.
January 2011 Workshop-Ted Leonhardt
Wed., January 26, 11:30 AM-2 PM
Pyramid Alehouse
1201 First Avenue S.
Seattle WA 98134
(206) 682-3377
free parking front and back
Sara Chapman and I had a long conversation the other day about what I should cover in my talk for January’s workshop. We were chatting about positioning creative businesses and she said, “You should talk about how to find out who you are and how to sell it.”
Perfect topic, because that’s what I’ve spent my life doing. When I was building my own company, I continually tweaked our positioning to fit changing times and talents. Currently, as a consultant, my primary focus is to help creative people develop products and services that both fit them and meet their client’s needs.
So, that’s what we’ll talk about this month. If your business is not growing, the experiences I’ll share will give you some insight into how to turn it around.
If you have any thoughts you’d like to share that could contribute to the talk, send me a note at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
About Ted:
In 1985 Ted and Carolyn Leonhardt founded The Leonhardt Group (TLG) a Seattle design agency. They grew TLG to $10 million and sold it 1999. After the sale Ted became Chief Creative Officer/Global for Cordiant Communications Group’s London office where he assembled 25 design offices under the Fitch brand.
Today, Ted provides management consulting services to creative businesses. He helps companies adapt to changes in the marketplace by developing new products and services. Other areas of focus include sales help, marketing and positioning. He is an expert in people issues of all kinds: partner disputes, team building and difficult negotiations.
Ted is an in demand speaker and writer for organizations and publications such as: AIGA, GD:USA, Packaging, Marketing, Communication Arts, and How Magazine.
Ted believes that creative people will play a definitive role in shaping the future, with powerful, design-driven organizations showing the way.
When? Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 11:30 AM-2 PM. Networking stars 11:30 AM. Food orders taken promptly at 11:45 AM. Speaker presentation at 12 PM.
How Much? (lunch included):
Pre-paid by January 24 11am at http://beta.brownpapertickets.com/event/144024
Guild Members and full-time students with I.D.: $25.
ASMP/AIGA members $35.
Non-members: $40.
At-the-door, cash or check only:
Guild Members and fulltime-students with I.D.: $32.
ASMP/AIGA members-$42.
Non-members: $47.
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2010 Holiday Party and Silent Auction
Wed., December 15, 6:30-9 PM
Pyramid Alehouse
1201 First Avenue South
Seattle WA 98134
206.682.3377
http://pyramidbrew.com/alehouses/seattle
Oh, the weather outside is frightful but we have something delightful. It’s the SPGA/Seattle Chapter Graphic Artists Guild Holiday Bash and Silent Auction. Join us at the Pyramid Alehouse for nibbles and a chance to bid on some great items. Bring a guest and your cash or checkbook (NO PLASTIC, sorry!) to bid on items like:
Wacom tablet
Training sessions with local experts
Alien Skin software
New books from Peachpit
and much more!
RSVP price http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/139537
Member and guest-$20
ASMP member - $20
Non-members-$30
At the door price cash or check only
Guild Member and guest $25
ASMP member - $25
Non-member - $35
Note: If you have industry-related new items or services that you’d
like to contribute to the silent auction, please contact Kim at
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Thanks for your support!
Note: Please consult your tax professional regarding donation tax
status. The Guild is a 501(c)5 organization.
October 27 Workshop-J’net Smith
"30 Dirty Secrets of Art Licensing"
Wed., October 27, 11:30 AM-2 PM
Pyramid Alehouse
1201 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA across the street from Safeco Field
(206) 682-3377,
FREE parking in front and back. Cash or check only at the door.
Join us for October’s SPGA Seattle Graphic Artists Guild workshop and luncheon where J’net Smith will talk about potentially lucrative areas of the licensing business for graphic artists of all kinds.
This workshop will be jampacked with hard-to-get information about the industry, and give you clear “how to” instructions. J’net has spent more than 20 years in marketing and licensing gathering the “30 Dirty Secrets of Art Licensing.”
The presentation will include:
* How to get into the business
* What it takes to create a profitable and thriving business
* What to ask agents
* Why art licensing is potentially much more lucrative than other art fields
- and 26 more eye-openers.
Whether you have enjoyed one of J’net’s classes already or haven’t heard her speak before, you won’t want to miss this fast-paced, direct and detailed presentation. J’net is known for her informational and motivational approach and we’ve included plenty of time for you to ask questions, so come prepared.
Jeanette Smith, owner of J’net Smith Marketing - Licensing - Publishing, has more than 20 years of experience in the licensing and publishing industries. In just six short years, J’net turned Dilbert? from a relatively unknown syndication-based comic strip into a $200-million-a-year global brand.
Then in 2000 J’net began to train, advise and license all types of creators. She has helped hundreds of artists, graphic designers, painters, photographers, authors, illustrators, design firms, fine artists, creative companies, non-profits and agents to maximize the power of their brands and talents.
Today she also enjoys frequent speaking engagements which have included the SEA (Self-Employment for Artists) Conferences, LIMA’s Licensing University, the National Graphic Artists Guild and the upcoming 2010 CTN (Creative Talent Network) Animation Conference.
Jeanette is originally from the Northwest and lives with her family in Seattle. For more information visit http://www.allartlicensing.com
September Workshop- Erik Fadiman presents @fontface-CSS and the New Typography
Fonts you can use in your web sites today.
Wed., September 29, 11:30 AM-2 PM
Last Wed. of the month
Pryamid Alehouse
1201 1st Avenue S.
Seattle WA
across the street from Safeco Filed. Free parking front and back.
@font-face allows web designers to specify online fonts to display text on their web pages. By allowing authors to provide their own fonts, @font-face eliminates the need to depend on the limited number of fonts users have installed on their computers. While type foundries had been hesitant to “release their fonts into the wild” for fear of piracy or problems with Digital Rights Management, they are now taking the plunge and there are free and paid services which allow you to embed fonts into your web pages. The good news is that @font-face is supported across all browsers, (EVEN IE6) so if you know a few tricks, you can start using @font-face today!
June 30 Workshop-Colin Fleming-Something New from Adobe
Wed., June 30, 11:30 AM-2 PM
Pyramid Alehouse
1201 1st Avenue S.
Seattle WA
across the street from Safeco Filed. Free parking
Join Colin Fleming to discover how you can finish routine tasks,
from masking images to adjusting layouts to finessing strokes, quickly and
efficiently with new features in Photoshop CS5 Extended, Illustrator CS5, and
InDesign CS5. Learn how to turn Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
artwork into high-quality interactive content without writing code with new
Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5. Find out how you can add attention-grabbing
interactivity, animation, video, and sound to your digital documents and
presentations-all in InDesign CS5, without learning new software.
Colin Fleming, a solutions engineer for Adobe Systems, has taught intense,
high-level classes in design and production techniques since 1999 which
cover many Adobe and former Macromedia applications. Colin helped write
and review a number of Adobe Certified Expert exams, and then had to take
them. He is an Adobe Certified Instructor in many Adobe Creative Suites
applications, Adobe Acrobat, Lightroom, and a Suites Master Instructor.
Lloyd Dangle’s Sly & Snide Slideshow
Thu., April 29, 7pm
Jewelbox theater (at The Rendezvous)
2322 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-1710
Lloyd Dangle shares his experiences from twenty years of drawing the screwball political comic strip, Troubletown (it ran in Seattle’s The Stranger for over fifteen years until they recently put it on “hiatus”). Dangle’s Sly and Snide Slideshow (say that three times fast) discusses political cartooning in the post-9-11, post-irony, post-George Bush, post-newspaper epoch. Dangle even shares some of his favorite hate mail. It’s a delicious romp through recent political history in inimitable Troubletown style.
Beautiful Angle with Lance Kagey and Tom Llewellyn
How two guys changed the world, or at least thought about it
Wed., May 26, 11:30 AM-2 PM
Pryamid Alehouse
across from Safeco Field at 1201 1st Ave. S., Seattle
Beautiful Angle:
For over seven years, writer Tom Llewellyn and graphic designer Lance Kagey have handcranked posters through their vintage letterpress to adorn the streets of Tacoma with pithy commentary and compelling visuals. In that time they have learned a thing or two about what it means to be Artist/Illustrator/Writer/Designer in this vibrant, working-class city. One of the lessons learned is how to talk to their community. Tom and Lance come to share some of their stories.
Self promotion, community building, civic activism, and propaganda all seem to relate and become an intriguing topic of discussion over a well-crafted beer. Join in the conversation and learn about how their three secrets of success have impacted a city for good. Well, maybe just two secrets.
Where: Upstairs at Pyramid Alehouse, across from Safeco Field at 1201 1st Ave. S., Seattle (206) 682-3377. FREE parking in front and back. http://www.pyramidbrew.com/alehouses/seattle.php. The restaurant is unable to accept debit/credit cards at the door but we accept cash or check.
When: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 11:30 AM-2 PM. Networking starts 11:30 AM. Food orders taken promptly at 11:45 AM. Speaker presentation at 12 PM.
How much (lunch included): Pre-paid through Paypal on website: Guild Members and full-time students with I.D.: $25. ASMP and AIGA members $35. Non-members: $40. At-the-door, cash or check only: Guild Members and fulltime-students with I.D.: $32. ASMP and AIGA members-$42. Non-members: $47. Reservations: Must RSVP before NOON on Monday, May 24, 2010 for discount price at http://www.seattleguild.org/ Sorry, no refunds.
Cover art: Tom Llewellyn and Lance Kagey
Please note that there is an afternoon Mariner game so arrive early to secure parking.
April 28 Workshop- Pressing the Money Button with Bill Barnes
How one webcomic pays two and a half salaries
Wed., April 28, 11:30am-2pm
Pyramid Alehouse
1201 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA
(206) 682-3377,
FREE parking in front and back.
Cartoonist Bill Barnes built a diversified online business out of the web
comic strip Unshelved http://www.unshelved.com and he plans to do it
again with Not Invented Here http://notinventedhe.re/ His April workshop
contains loads of details about self-publishing, merchandising, advertising
and personal appearances. Learn tips on how you, too, can press the
Internet’s money button.
Bill is a native New Yorker who was dragged all around the world by his
parents at a very formative age and finally ended up in the wilds of Seattle.
He is a trained software designer and very much an untrained cartoonist. He
is the co-creator of the popular web-based comic strips Unshelved and
Not Invented Here.
Drink and Mingle at the Capitol Club
Thu., February 17, 6-8pm
Capitol Club
414 East Pine
Seattle WA
206.325.2149
http://www.thecapitolclub.net/
Join us at the Capitol Club on (you guessed it) Capitol Hill. They have a great early-evening happy hour, including $3 well drinks and draft beers, $4 house wines, and a $5 specialty cocktail-of-the-day. Not to mention a delectable array of very reasonably-priced appetizers.
Drink & Mingle is an informal social gathering of artists/designers/photographers, and all are welcome. Expand your network of other creative professionals, over some tall cool ones, after the workday is done. Have questions or ideas to share? Bring them along with your business cards and work samples.
No reservation or admission is required… just show up and look for the group of ‘creative-looking’ people, chatting upstairs in the lounge. Hope to see you there!
March 31 2010 Workshop Ricky Castro
The 10 Type Commandments: Avoiding Typographic Sin with Ricky Castro
Wed., March 31, 11:30 AM-2 PM
Pryamid Alehouse
1201 1st Ave. S.
Seattle, WA
206-682-3377
What separates good typography from bad typography? Learn how you can apply 10 rules to save your work from eternal damnation. This workshop will cover core knowledge that every designer should know and includes practical tips and solutions to common typographic problems. Along the way we’ll cover more advanced topics and suggestions that can make your work look better.
Ricky Castro is a partner of the interactive studio IF/THEN. Established in 2004 with Andi Rusu and Jim Catel, the studio seeks solutions that are human-focused, honest, and sometimes unexpected. They have been recognized by the AIGA, Communication Arts and the Webby Awards, among others. Clients include the Henry Art Gallery, the Frye Art Museum, Bungie, KEXP, National Geographic, and Xbox. Ricky teaches typography and graphic design at Cornish College of the Arts and IF/THEN studios. He is currently serving as guest faculty at the University of Washington.
Illustration: Ned Harrison
February Workshop
Erik Fadiman on Flash Catalyst
Wed., February 24, 11:30am-2pm
Pyramid Alehouse
1201 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA
(206) 682-3377
FREE parking in front and back. http://www.pyramidbrew.com/alehouses/seattle
Cash or check only at the door.
Erik is back with something new. This time it’s Adobe® Flash® Catalyst, a new professional interaction design tool for rapidly creating expressive interfaces and interactive content without writing code. If you can use Photoshop or Illustrator you can quickly learn to use Flash Catalyst.
. Transform artwork created in Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator into interactive designs
. Sell your ideas: Show a functional design instead of static screenshots to communicate your vision
. Rapidly create interactive prototypes with the ability to leverage them in the final product
. Publish a finished project as a SWF file ready for distribution
. Pass the project file on to developers who use Flash Builder to add functionality
. Work more efficiently with developers to create rich internet applications (RIAs)
Erik Fadiman, an Interactive Designer and an instructor at Seattle Community College, is an Adobe Certified expert who offers training in digital workflow. He loves learning about new technology and is usually researching the “next big thing” on the internet. When he manages to pull himself away from the computer, he likes working in the garden and chasing his two small children.
Networking stars 11:30 AM. Food orders taken promptly at 11:45 AM. Speaker presentation at 12 PM.
How Much? (lunch included): Pre-paid through Paypal on website:
Guild Members and full-time students with I.D.: $25.
ASMP and AIGA members $35.
Non-members: $40.
At-the-door, cash or check only:
Guild Members and fulltime-students with I.D.: $32.
ASMP and AIGA members-$42.
Non-members: $47.
Reservations:
Must RSVP before NOON
on Monday, February 22, 2010 for discount price
January 27, 2010 Workshop
Creativity and Invention with David Julian
Wed., January 27, 11:30am-2pm
Pyramid Alehouse
1201 1st Avenue S.
Seattle WA
Through presentations, inquiry and humor, Dave reveals how he
tackles conceptual assignments, interprets stories and experiences
joy through creative invention. He showcases many artists’ works
that blend photography, illustration and dimensional art. This
seminar is drawn from the content of his 25-year career and also his
ongoing workshops.
David Julian is a photographer and photo-illustrator who creates assignment,
stock and fine art prints for clients and exhibits worldwide. He publishes articles
on creativity and is gifted at teaching others how to confidently blend their innate
creative skills with new tools and technologies. His sought-after individual and group
workshops have been held in New Mexico, Maine, Washington, California, Hawaii,
Costa Rica, Canada and Mexico. Dive into his world at http://www.DavidJulian.com
Where: Upstairs at Pyramid Alehouse, across from Safeco Field
1201 1st Ave. S., Seattle (206) 682-3377
FREE parking in front and back. http://www.pyramidbrew.com/alehouses/seattle.php
The restaurant is unable to accept debit/credit cards at the door but we accept cash
or check.
When: Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 11:30 AM-2 PM.
Networking starts 11:30 AM. Food orders taken promptly at 11:45 AM. Speaker
presentation at 12 PM.
How much (lunch included): Pre-paid through Paypal on website:
Guild Members and full-time students with I.D.: $25.
ASMP and AIGA members $35. Non-members: $40.
At-the-door, cash or check only:
Guild Members and fulltime-students with I.D.: $32.
ASMP and AIGA members-$42. Non-members: $47.
Reservations:
Must RSVP before NOON on Monday, January 25, 2010 for discount price. Sorry, no refunds. Questions to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Pub Night
Thu., December 10, 6-8pm
Please join us at the Fremont Brewing in Seatttle for a
casual evening of conversation and beverages.
Wear a festive hat and win a prize!
Everyone welcome, ASMP and Guild membership not required
Fremont Brewing,
http:fremontbrewing.com
3409 Woodland Park Avenue North, Seattle
Admission free may be limited to 21 and over
more info contact Otto Greule .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or
Kim .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
November Workshop Writing for Visual Thinkers with Amy Posner
How to Write For Social Media and Personal Promotion
Wed., November 18, 11:30am-2pm
Pyramid Alehouse
1201 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134,
(206) 682-3377,
FREE parking in front and back. http://www.pyramidbrew.com/alehouses/seattle.php
Don’t despair. Writing for social media - more than any other business format - demands that you be YOURSELF. This isn’t creative writing. It’s learning to translate what you say, who you are, and how you move in the world into words that convey your personality and style. Learning to do this effectively helps you BE your brand and share that with the world.
Write for your business in a way that’s simple and streamlined. Promote your brand in a way that is meaningful to you and your audience. The freedom of social media writing lets you say what you really want to say.
Amy Posner, an expert at traditional business writing, has been writing accessible marketing material for more than 20 years. She is a blogger, a marketing consultant and the new Seattle business writer on networking and social media for examiner.com Contact her at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
How Much: (lunch included): Pre-paid through Paypal on website:
Guild Members and full-time students with I.D.: $25.
ASMP and AIGA members $35.
Non-members: $40.
At-the-door, cash or check only:
Guild Members and fulltime-students with I.D.: $32.
ASMP and AIGA members-$42.
Non-members: $47.
The Art and Craft of Branding in the Era of Social Media-Eric Weaver
Wed., October 28, 11:30am-2pm
Last Wed. of the month
Pyramid Alehouse
1201 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134,
(206) 682-3377,
FREE parking in front and back.
Blogs and Twitter and Yelp, oh my! Customers have more tools at their disposal than ever before to find, discuss, or recommend service providers. But social media tools also increase the level of noise, making it harder to be heard or to manage your reputation.This month, branding and social media specialist Eric Weaver will discuss the practice and importance of branding in an era where customers now often control the conversation, message and perception of your value. In this presentation, we’ll look at the cultural trends behind the rapid adoption of social media, re-examine the art of branding as it applies to this new era, and review the social tools which can help you be found, and more importantly, trusted.
Eric Weaver is a veteran brand strategist and account director with digital powerhouse Tribal DDB. Since the dawn of the commercial Internet, Weaver has worked with organizations like BMW, Brita, FedEx, Ford, GE, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Foods,the Mayo Clinic, Procter & Gamble, the Clinton Administration and many more, helping them extend their brands and tell their stories online. Recently, he has provided social marketing counsel to UPS, Microsoft, Perry Ellis, Puget Sound Energy and Nature’s Path Foods.
Where: Pyramid Alehouse, across the street from Safeco Field,
1201 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134,
(206) 682-3377,
FREE parking in front and back.
The restaurant is unable to accept debit/credit cards at the door but we accept cash or check.
How Much: (lunch included): Pre-paid through Paypal on website:
Guild Members and full-time students with I.D.: $25.
ASMP and AIGA members $35.
Non-members: $40.
At-the-door, cash or check only:
Guild Members and fulltime-students with I.D.: $32.
ASMP and AIGA members-$42.
Non-members: $47.
Reservations: Must RSVP before NOON on Monday, October 26, 2009 for discount price. Sorry, no refunds. Info at
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Flash: Everything you need to know
in 90 minutes or less
Wed., March 25, 11:00am
Presented by Erik Fadiman http://www.erikfadiman.com
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Part 1 of 2: An Overview of Social Marketing
What's The Deal With Twitter?
Wed., April 29, 11:00am
Craig Swanson of CreativeTechs will demo the new social media online communication tools like Facebook and Twitter. What’s it all about, anyway? We’ll discuss strategies to expand your website traffic and online presence using a variety of online social marketing tools. Instead of paying for traffic with advertising, we’ll help you attract traffic in droves with strategies to help generate buzz and attract attention to your business and website. Learn about using blogs, video, and online social networking communities to expand your influence with potential clients that matter most to you. For newbies and seasoned users alike.
Part 2 of 2: Social Media Marketing Panel
What Actually Works?
Wed., May 27, 11:00am
What? Part II: In this second part of the Guild’s two-part series on the online social media phenomenon, we’ll have a panel of experts: videographer Steve Crandall, photographer Chase Jarvis, illustrator Mark Monlux, tech guy Craig Swanson, and digital marketer Eric Weaver who will share their experiences on what’s working for real people in real life. Learn how to apply what you’ve learned and improve your business for little to no cost. A must-see for all creatives looking to expand their influence and their business. Lunch included. Limited seating for this event. Please register early.
Who? The Panel:
Steve Crandall is the managing director at ProMotion Arts which provides digital media, video production, web, CD-ROM and DVD authoring, live events, alternative media, closed captioning, accessibility and streaming. http://www.promotionarts.com
Chase Jarvis is an award-winning commercial and lifestyle photographer, specializing in advertising, catalogue, corporate and editorial photography for more than 300 clients and agencies worldwide. http://www.chasejarvis.com
Mark Monlux, Ethics Chair for the Graphic Artists Guild, is a freelance illustrator and cartoonist with a 20 year track record. http://www.markmonlux.com
Craig Swanson, founder of CreativeTechs, Seattle’s premiere team of Macintosh experts and consultants focuses on providing stable computer networks for Seattle photographers, design firms, ad agencies, and in-house creative departments. http://www.creativetechs.com
Eric Weaver, president of Brand Dialogue, is a brand marketing generalist who has helped myriad Fortune 500 firms across the US engage their markets. http://www.branddialogue.com
Comics? You Can’t Be Serious!
Lessons from the funnies on being hilariously creative
Wed., June 24, 11:00am
John Lustig can’t be serious about comics. A top Disney creator for over 20 years, he’s also written outrageously funny comics for Marvel, Viz, The Seattle Times, Cracked Magazine, and others. His Last Kiss web comic (lastkisscomics.com) pairs old romance comic art with outrageously funny new dialog. In addition to being syndicated online through GoComics.com, Last Kiss has been licensed for greeting cards, e-cards (JibJab.com), T-shirts, mugs, mouse pads, fridge magnets and other whimsical stuff that you desperately need.
Secrets of a Great Portfolio Web-site
A comprehensive workshop (delicious lunch included)
Wed., September 30, 11:30am
Last Wed. of the month
Photographers, designers, illustrators, or any professionals who create for a living know that showing your work is the key to getting new work. A great portfolio website can be the best way to make sure your creativity is seen by the world. What makes a great portfolio website? What features does it need to have? How can you get the most people to view your portfolio?
Dan Smith, principal of Heated Media (http://www.heatedmedia.com), marketing consultant and web designer, makes sure websites perform as a marketing tool. With a background in photography, print design, branding and Flash animation, he understands the importance of presenting past achievements in a way that lets the work speak for itself.
In this comprehensive workshop Dan will cover personal marketing strategies, audience targeting, Flash vs. HTML/CSS, Wordpress and other content management systems, web standards, saving photos for web viewing, and search engine optimization (how to get found on Google). You’ll learn how to plan, create and promote an effective, professional-quality portfolio website. If showcasing your work is important to your success, this workshop is for you.
Where: Pyramid Alehouse, across the street from Safeco Field,
1201 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134,
(206) 682-3377,
complimentary parking in front and back.
The restaurant is unable to accept debit/credit cards at the door but we accept cash or check.
Pre-paid through Paypal on website:
Guild Members and full-time students with I.D.: $25.
ASMP and AIGA members $35.
Non-members: $40.
At-the-door, cash or check only:
Guild Members and fulltime-students with I.D.: $32.
ASMP and AIGA members-$42.
Non-members: $47.
Reservations: Must RSVP before NOON on Monday, September 28, 2009 for discount price. Sorry no refunds. Questions to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Board meeting
Get involved!
Thu., February 2, 6:30-8pm
Barnes & Noble on the concourse level.
Pacific Place, downtown Seattle, 6th & Pine.
All Guild members are welcome to attend the monthly Board meetings. This is your chance to learn how the Guild works and provide input on various issues. We embrace volunteers for small and large tasks. Make the most of your membership by getting involved. For more information please email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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