You Are the Guild.

Our Mission

The purpose of the Graphic Artists Guild is to promote and protect the social, economic and professional interests of its members.

The Guild is committed to improving conditions for all graphic artists (including, but not limited to: animators, cartoonists, designers, illustrators, and digital artists) and raising standards for the entire industry. The Guild embraces graphic artists at all skill levels.

We Are the Guild.

The Guild supports its members in numerous ways:

• The very popular Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines, for example, reflects current pricing trends and trade customs for national markets – relied upon by artists who sell services – and the clients who buy them.
• The Guild equips artists with the skills they need to compete more effectively, with a range of programs and services to meet specific needs, both locally and nationally.
• Additionally, the Guild functions as an advocate for graphic artists, promoting and protecting their interests in the courts, in business and on Capitol Hill. The Guild's Legal Defense Fund represents the artist’s point of view in the courts on issues that could materially affect their livelihoods.

The Guild Is Us.

The power of the organization is the power of community and advocacy. The Guild exists to support your interests and foster a productive, profitable and pleasant work life. You are not alone. The Guild’s got your back.