NorCal Graphic Artists Guild

Tuesday, January 17th Mixer, Buffet Dinner and Demo on the Marvels of Adobe Muse

norcalgag — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:32:17 +0000

EVENT SOLD OUT

Tuesday, January 17th Mixer,

Dinner and Demo on the
Marvels of Adobe Muse

Guest speaker, David Overstreet, educator and graphic designer, will demo how to create a website using Muse (code name): software that enables graphic designers to design and publish professional, unique HTML websites without writing code or working within restrictive templates.

Date: Tuesday, January 17

Time: 6:15 pm Mixer & Buffet Dinner ~ 7: 15 pm Speaker and Q&A(Board meeting at 5:45 pm- all members welcome)

Location: The Art Institute of CA-SF, 10UN Plaza at Civic Center BART(next to Carl’s Jr. at Market & 7th Streets) – see map below

Serving Vegetarian Mediterranean Buffet from “la Mediterranee”

Fee: includes Buffet & Talk • Guild Members $10 • Students $8 • Non-Members $20 • Non-Members who join at event FREE!

AiCA-SF Students, faculty & staff receive member rates for buffet or can attend the after dinner Talk free.

RSVP by January 16 at Noon

Tickets

David Overstreet is an educator and talented graphic designer, with many years of experience using Adobe applications and more. Based in San Francisco, he divides his time between teaching at The Art Institute of California–San Francisco, freelancing and visual consulting.

Overstreet’s design work focuses on identity development and branding for a wide range of organizations including non-profit and independent businesses. He has been teaching design and foundation classes for over 10 years at universities and colleges in the west coast and has also earned a National Endowment for the Humanities Award in 1999. Currently Overstreet is working with Bay Area youths at Cameraworks’ “First Exposures” Mentorship Program. He graduated in 2001 with a MFA in Studio Art from University of Idaho, focusing on Mixed Media and Graphic Design.

Join us for a fun and informative demo on the marvels of the – still fresh in beta –Adobe Muse software.

Guild News is looking for Submissions!

norcalgag — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:18:25 +0000

GUILD NEWS

Winter Issue

Submissions Accepted through December 19.

This 8-page issue will feature intellectual property & graphic design.

We are looking for the following submissions:

-Volunteer illustrator for cover and spot illustrations for feature article (if interested, contact Sara Chapman at sara@artsquadgraphics.com).

-Volunteer for Member’s Desk (free publicity for your services/work; all you need to do is provide digital photos of your workspace and three sentences of copy; illustrator Ned Harrision does the rest). This issue has been reserved already, but you can sign up for a future issue.

-Your personal professional news for the Spotlight column.

Also-

Your ideas for articles and info you’d like to see in Guild News.

Send all ideas and submissions to

Deborah Kantor, Editor

dkantor@nycap.rr.com

Chapter Administrator Position Available

norcalgag — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:02:09 +0000

Are you looking for some part time work and to get more involved with the Guild??

Then we have the job for you!

Northern California Graphic Artists Guild is looking for a Chapter Administrator.
It is a paid position involving 20 hours a month work helping to organize the chapter.

Contact Fuzz for more details;

norcalgag@gmail.com

Your Mom Said You Could Be President

norcalgag — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:46:16 +0000

2011 Call for Nominations

Take a Leadership Position with the Northern California Chapter
and help shape the Guild into what you think it should be!

Jonathan Lemon is stepping down as President after a wonderful two years. Also departing will be Mark Estes as Vice President.We are looking for two new volunteers to fill these positions.

The Call for Nominations is now open for the following Chapter Committee positions:Northern California Chapter President

As the administrative head of the chapter, the president is primarily responsible for getting things done and is the chair of the Chapter Board of Directors, Chapter Executive Committee and all meetings of the Chapter membership. The president is also signs chapter checks issued as payments to any vendors engaged by the chapter, or for any reimbursements to other chapter members.

The president is also primarily responsible for developing new ideas and methods for chapter growth and improvement. The president represents the image of the chapter at all functions and serves as liaison to the National organization.

Northern California Chapter Vice President

As successor to the president, the vice president should become familiar with the procedures and requirements of that office. As a member of the Executive Committee, the vice president performs assignments and duties as required by the president and the board, and should assist the president whenever possible or when asked. The vice president shall serve in the absence of the president.

General Information for Candidates

All successful candidates must be available to attend Board meetings once a month, and be involved in ongoing phone and e-mail dialogue to conduct chapter business and make decisions that need to be made between Board meetings. President and Vice President positions require approximately 15 hours of time per month (including the Board meetings). There is also a chapter administrator, Fuzz (Louise) Grant, to help with the administrative functions of running the chapter.

Plenty of training will be provided for any position. If you are interested in Guild issues, responsible, and detail-oriented, we want YOU!

Terms for these positions begin now, and end on June 30^th, 2013.

The Graphic Artists Guild, Inc. Constitution and By-Laws provides any eligible member in good standing with the right to run for Chapter Board positions. Please note that associate and student members may not vote or hold office, but they may nominate and petition the candidacy of others.

Petitions are available by emailing from Fuzz, norcalgag@gmail.com All completed petitions (signed by 10 members in good standing, this can be done via email), the nominee acceptance statement, and the nominee’s biographical information must be received by December 1, 2011 to:

Fuzz

norcalgag@gmail.com

Let’s make NorCal a vibrant enthusiastic group together!

VMA Events

norcalgag — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:22:37 +0000

Upcoming Visual Media Alliance Events.

Our friends at the Visual Media Alliance has some great events coming up. Check them out!

Mailing Bootcamp SF
Date: 11/10/2011, 1 day(s) Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Place: South Beach Harbor Community Room, San Francisco
Mailing Bootcamp is a one day overview of the relationship between the USPS regulations that govern proper mail preparation and their impact on mailpiece design, processing and postage costs

Mailing Bootcamp Sacramento
Date: 11/09/2011, 1 day(s)
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Place: Dome Printing, Sacramento

Paper: Love It, Know It, Spec It…
Date: 11/09/2011, 1 day(s)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Place: South Beach Harbor Community Room, San Francisco
A beginner’s course offering an in-depth look at paper. Students will learn how paper is made and how characteristics developed during it’s manufacture effect the sheet’s printability and end use.

Lunch and Learn: Is Time on your side?
Date: 11/18/2011, 1 day(s)
Time: 12 – 1:30 pm
Place: South Beach Harbor Community Room, San Francisco
Join us for a lunch and learn where we discuss the possibilities and learn from each other the time tricks of the trade.

PICTIONETWORKINARY- October 19th THIS WEDNESDAY!

norcalgag — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:57:06 +0000

October Event- Wednesday 19th October

What??

Join the Guild in October for an action packed night of networking,
drawing and food.

John Kinkade of Snake Oil Cartoons will kick off the night with a brief talk about his satirical work. Then we move onto the evenings activity- PICTIONETWORKINARY.

You guys are all creative right? So instead of boring networking (I’m a systems engineer. Zzzz) we are going to amp it up by drawing and alternatively guessing what your creative passion is.

This is a great exercise to hone your marketing pitch and to think outside the computer screen!

Some questions to ask yourself:

What do I rock at?
I am the …..(blank)….. go-to person.
What am I known for?
If a tree falls in the woods… OK not that one.

Don’t forget to bring along business cards and your creative spirit.

Where:
Vo’s Restaurant
59 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA

Via BART: an easy walk on Broadway Ave to Grand Ave. (3 1/2 blocks from 19th street BART).
See map below.

Via Car: after 6 pm free parking.

When:
6:30 pm in the back room.

5.30pm Board Meeting- Members welcome.

Cost:

FREE and Vo’s will be putting on a complimentary wine tasting.

See you all there!

Creative Professional Webinar Series

norcalgag — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:54:35 +0000

Starting in October, the Graphic Artist Guild will begin a series of five webinars designed to help you achieve your business goals and to grow your business. Each hour-long webinar will be presented by some of the top names in communication arts and marketing. Participants are encouraged to submit their questions in advance, or via text chat during the presentation. You’re invited to attend a single webinar, or sign up for the entire series for a discounted price.

Not a Guild member? Join the Guild by Oct. 19, and attend the entire webinar series for FREE.
Guild members up for renewal: Renew your membership by Sep. 30, and attend the entire series for FREE.