Past Events
Board meeting
Get involved!
Thu., February 2, 6:30-8pm
All Guild members are welcome. Please come and learn more about your Guild.
Graphic Novel Panel 2012
Yes, we are doing it again!
Sat., January 28, 1:00pm-6:00pm. Doors open at 12:30
Matthew Southworth
Brandon Jerwa
Megan Kelso
Kim Thompson
Emi Lenox
Moderator: Mark Monlux
The Pricing Game
Creative Professional Series Webinar
Thu., January 26, 11:00am-12:30pm
Ever feel like you’ve underbilled? Of course you have! This workshop reveals what other working artists are charging, and how you can defend your pricing decisions.
Holiday Party
Kick Up Your Heels
Sat., December 10, 8:00pm-11:30pm
Celebrate the holidays with new friends and old.
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
Doors open at 11:30am
This month Erik brings us two workshops for the price of one! First he’ll cover the basics for setting up a Word Press site and then we’ll go further with tips on working with a Word Press developer. http://www.erikfadiman.com
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
What you need to know about publishing today. Doors open at 11:30am.
Jason Hoppe and Retouch Live!
Register at Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/198658
Wed., September 28, 12:00 PM-2 PM
Watch the transformation before your very eyes. Please note that the EAFA Gallery has moved show rooms and is now in the Plaza Building.
Summer Social
Seattle's summer party for imaging professionals. Sponsored by the Guild.
Wed., August 24, 5:00pm-9:00pm
The House Studios and ASPP have joined forces to produce a summer party for Seattle’s media and design communities. Registration is free for Guild members http://events.thehousestudios.com/
Webinar: How Social Media is a Game Changer for Artists
$25 members / $40 non-members
Thu., July 21, 11:00am-1:00pm
In light of how readily available creative works are, commercial artists have had to adapt. Website content, creative licensing, social media activity, email, video and more present an incredible opportunity to be seen, recognized and shared. But, the rules of marketing have fundamentally changed.
June 22 Workshop-David Kelley
Moving from Graphic Design to User Experience (UX) Design
Wed., June 22, 12:00 PM-2 PM
What is User Experience Design (UX Design) ?
How does it differ from traditional graphic design?
Why does it matter?
How is it done?
May 18, 2011 Workshop-Understanding Google Analytics
Georgia Ball
Wed., May 18, 12:00 PM-2 PM
Use those data crumbs to track the wily user through your website.
April 27, 2011 Workshop
Steve Laskevitch-InDesign to ePub Workflow: An Early and Honest Look
Wed., April 27, 12:00 PM-2 PM
Take a look at the state-of-the-art in publishing books from Adobe products to the iPad and other eReaders.
March 30, 2011 Workshop -Thomas James
Future Strategies for Creative Professionals
Wed., March 30, 11:30 AM-2 PM
How to survive and thrive as an artist in an ever-changing world. As the world continues to change, illustrators, graphic designers, photographers and other artists are struggling to figure out how to survive as a creative professional.
Join illustrator, author and creative consultant Thomas James for a discussion about new ways to position yourself for success in an ever-changing landscape. This presentation is a must for all professional artists who want to take their creative business to the next level.
Share your Love for the Graphic Artists Guild
February Heart Days
Sat., February 26, all month
To show our appreciation for new and returning members, we’re celebrating Heart Days for the month of February.
Drink and Mingle at the Capitol Club
Thu., February 17, 6-8pm
Join the Graphic Artists Guild for our monthly “Drink & Mingle” at The Capitol Club in Seattle.
Graphic Novel Panel
Sat., February 5, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Learn from a panel of insiders how to develop a graphic novel and get it published. Portfolio reviews available for additional cost.
Preregister for discount price at Brown Paper Tickets
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/143787
24/7 Ticket Hotline: 1-800-838-3006
Cash or check only at the door
January 2011 Workshop-Ted Leonhardt
Wed., January 26, 11:30 AM-2 PM
“How to Find Out Who You Are and How to Sell It”
Preregister for discount price at Brown Paper Tickets
http://beta.brownpapertickets.com/event/144024
1-800-838-3006
cash or check only at the door
2010 Holiday Party and Silent Auction
Wed., December 15, 6:30-9 PM
We’re having a party and a silent auction.
October 27 Workshop-J’net Smith
"30 Dirty Secrets of Art Licensing"
Wed., October 27, 11:30 AM-2 PM
What the heck IS art licensing, anyway? Could your art be licensed on products?
Is the art licensing business right for you?
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
One of the most exciting aspects of the emerging CSS3 specifications is called @font-face (at font-face).
June 30 Workshop-Colin Fleming-Something New from Adobe
Wed., June 30, 11:30 AM-2 PM
Adobe CS5 Is Here!
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
Beautiful Angle:
How two guys changed the world, or at least thought about it
Lloyd Dangle’s Sly & Snide Slideshow
Thu., April 29, 7pm
Lloyd Dangle shares his experiences from twenty years of drawing the screwball political comic strip, Troubletown.
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
How does a humble comic artist make a living online?
March 31 2010 Workshop Ricky Castro
The 10 Type Commandments: Avoiding Typographic Sin with Ricky Castro
Wed., March 31, 11:30 AM-2 PM
What separates good typography from bad typography?
February Workshop
Erik Fadiman on Flash Catalyst
Wed., February 24, 11:30am-2pm
Erik is back with something new. He’ll show us how to design without code.
January 27, 2010 Workshop
Creativity and Invention with David Julian
Wed., January 27, 11:30am-2pm
How can you stay inspired and generate fresh ideas? Can you make successful images for clients that are also creatively fulfilling?
Pub Night
Thu., December 10, 6-8pm
Please join us at the Fremont Brewing in Seatttle for a
casual evening of conversation and beverages.
November Workshop Writing for Visual Thinkers with Amy Posner
How to Write For Social Media and Personal Promotion
Wed., November 18, 11:30am-2pm
Want to use social media to get referrals and build your brand? You are confident with the visual side but what about all that writing? Does it make you break out in a sweat?
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
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.
Secrets of a Great Portfolio Web-site
A comprehensive workshop (delicious lunch included)
Wed., September 30, 11:30am
Last Wed. of the month
In this comprehensive workshop Dan Smith 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).
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
Part 2 of 2: Social Media Marketing Panel
What Actually Works?
Wed., May 27, 11:00am
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
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.
Flash: Everything you need to know
in 90 minutes or less
Wed., March 25, 11:00am
Presented by Erik Fadiman http://www.erikfadiman.com
Guild Events
The Graphic Artist Guild provides events to facilitate networking and learning. We host nine workshops a year as well as social events.
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