BENEFITS of MEMBERSHIP. What's in it for you?
Joining
the Guild means becoming a part of
a national voice advocating for artists, as well as enjoying the
following benefits:
Online
Directory: The directory is an excellent advertising tool for our
professional members. Get
yourself seen by art directors and art buyers on both the National
Guild's and the
Boston Guild's online directories.
Advocacy:
The Guild works to raise industry standards, and improve the ability of
visual artists to enjoy satisfying and rewarding careers. If you have a
legal issue, the Grievance Committee takes a look at your grievance,
suggests possible solutions, and, if appropriate, intervenes on your
behalf. Also, Legal Referral Network, Pre-Paid Legal services and
Contract Monitor.
Pricing &
Ethical
Guidelines Handbook: When you join the Graphic Artists Guild, you
receive the latest edition (and every subsequent edition) of "Pricing
& Ethical Guidelines" with your
membership! "PEGs" is the industry bible for looking up standard
pricing on design and illustration as well as all kinds of great info
on running a design or illustration business including writing a
contract or estimate and more! For design and illustration
professionals, there is no more comprehensive and informative resource.
Professional
Development: Guild Teleclasses (see below), Job Referral Systems,
Portfolio Reviews.
Teleclasses:
Teleclasses to help you
learn more about your industry and the best ways to promote and protect
your economic interests.
Health
Insurance
Options: Help finding affordable insurance. In order to be
eligible, you must have current Guild membership and a
business with 1-50 employees in MA, or NH.
Information Sources: National Guild Newsletter: An
invaluable resource
designed to keep you abreast of what's going on with the Guild and your
industry. Local enewsletters, Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: PEGs.
Professional
Discounts: Discounts for Theispot, AdBase, Allworthpress, Apple
User Group, and various design magazines (to name a few).
Boston
Brainstorm: Our exclusive to members online forum.
The Boston Guild sponsors a variety of
events, workshops, informal get-togethers (Art Shmooze) and networking
opportunities.
You can join the Graphic Artists Guild by clicking here to apply online.