Graphic Artists Guild

NY Chapter

The New York Chapter is the largest and oldest (inc. 1971) chapter of the Graphic Artists Guild, a labor union of commercial artists and related industries. Since 1967, the Guild's mission has been to raise industry standards and help improve visual creators' professional careers. Stroll through our site and see what we can offer you. Upcoming events and news are listed below, and on the Calendar page.

Upcoming Chapter Event

An Evening with Attorney
Daniel Abraham

Legal Counsel for Creative Professionals

Thursday, June 18, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Pratt Institute | Manhattan Campus
144 West 14th Street, Room 213
$15 Guild members | $25 non-members | $10 students + seniors

Come join us as renowned lawyer and arts advocate Daniel Abraham speaks on what every creative professional needs to know about copyrights, trademarks, licensing and contracts.

Daniel Abraham will speak on the practical aspects of copyright law, starting with the practical aspects of registering your copyright, knowing your rights and negotiating the contracts involved.

Prior to entering full-time legal practice, Abraham worked as a professional illustrator. His work has been featured in newspapers, magazines, and corporate publications nationwide.

Daniel Abraham has practiced in copyright, trademark, licensing and entertainment law for more than 15 years, primarily serving the creative community.

Announcements

Clovia Ng Wins Watercolor Award

Congratulations to Children's Book Circle of Illustrators (CBCI) Chair Clovia Ng on winning third place, watercolors, in the Bendheim Gallery show at the Art Society of Old Greeenwich in CT. The title of the painting is Artist's Point at Yellowstone River 2006. The piece sells for $1,200. Congratulations Clovia!

Update on Health Care through USFSB

The United States Federation of Small Businesses (USFSB) has secured coverage for sole proprietor membership with Atlantis Health Plan. That means freelancers (ie. businesses with only one employee -- you!) are eligible.

If you are interested in this plan, contact USFSB's New York City office at 718-701-0087 for more information on the plan or Click here for more info.

Member Discount

The Joy of Code:

A 12-Week Online Course in Creating a Website. Click here for more info, or visit www.joyofcode.com and mention "gag".

Getting ready for taxes?

Susan Lee

CPA to the artists, has a new website at www.freelancetaxation.com. She has posted several pages of valuable information on topics such as a list of deductible expenses for artists, tracking your income, and financial disaster kits.

Heads Up Column Wants Your News

Have you received an award, job, great contract, etc. that you'd like to share with your fellow NY Chapter members? Any other positive news you'd like to impart? The Heads Up! column of the bi-monthly NY Chapter newsletter, The Update, wants to hear from you. Limited to maximum of 100 words. Email your copy to us at: ny@gag.org. We'll let you know if and when we plan to publish it, so you'll know to look for it.