Useful Links Email This Page to a Friend!     On this page you will find a collection links on various subjects. They include Art Conferences, Artist Legal Information, Trade Publications, and Industry-related Associations for Cartoonists, Graphic Designers, Web Designers, and Illustrators. We hope you find these links helpful. If you know of any other links that you would like to see added to this page, please Email Us and give us your suggestions. Select a Category Art Conferences Art Schools Artist Legal Information Cartoonist Organizations Directories Graphic Design Organizations Graphic Software Illustrator Organizations Trade Publications Web Design Organizations Art Conferences ACM SIGGRAPH Dedicated to the generation and dissemination of information on computer graphics and interactive techniques. A membership organization that values passion, integrity, excellence, volunteerism, and cross-disciplinary interaction in all of our activities. Probably best known for the annual SIGGRAPH Conference we sponsor, but we also put on a variety of programs year-round and worldwide to benefit the SIGGRAPH community. San Diego Comic-Con International Comic-Con International offers a large and diverse line-up of programs designed for the comic enthusiast. With 287 programs in the daytime hours of Comic-Con, comic fans can count on 167 having something to do with the comics medium. This site also includes links to The Ape (Alternative Press Expo) and Wondercon in San Francisco. Helwig's Conference Catalog This conference calendar serves the purpose of listing some (not all!) of the most important conferences worldwide in the computer graphics, visualization, virtual environments, etc. Back to Top Art Schools The Academy of Art University Illustration School The Academy of Art University illustration school offers on campus and illustration degree courses in comic books, graphic novels, concept art, paper goods, children's books and more. ORAMAZ, The How To Draw Comics Site This site is dedicated to drawing comics in the form of hand drawn instruction, slideshow how-tos and video tutorials along with a live web cam to see what is being produced for the web site. ORAMAZTOONS, The How To Draw Cartoons Site This site is dedicated to drawing cartoons in the form of hand drawn instruction, slideshow how-tos and video tutorials along with a live web cam to see what is being produced for the web site. Back to Top Artist Legal Information Starving Artists Law The launch pad for artists and writers looking for self help legal information. Copyright Law The complete text of Copyright Law of the United States. Title 17 of the US Code Legal Information Institute,Cornell University. The U.S. Copyright Office A long tradition of promoting progress of the arts and protection for the works of authors. For your convenience, I have provided Chapter 13: Protection of Original Designs as a download. Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. The largest licenser of text reproduction rights in the world, was formed in 1978 to facilitate compliance with U.S. copyright law. CCC provides licensing systems for the reproduction and distribution of copyrighted materials in print and electronic formats throughout the world. The International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organizations An independent organization established to foster the fundamental international copyright principles embodied in the Berne and Universal Copyright Conventions. Its purpose is to facilitate, on an international basis, the collective management of reproduction and other rights relevant to copyrighted works through the co-operation of national Reproduction Rights Organisations (RROs). The Society of Photographers and Artists Representatives Encourages high standards of conduct from professional representatives across the country. It fosters an environment of shared information that includes the compilation, collection and distribution of equitable strategies and ethical guidelines concerning the effective marketing and sale of artists’ work. NameProtect® Digital brand protection company that provides a comprehensive suite of trademark research, trademark watching and advanced online brand monitoring services that assist trademark professionals in meeting the evolving intellectual property challenges of the digital era. DigiMarc® Leading supplier of digital watermarking and secure identification solutions used in a wide range of security, identification and digital media content applications. Back to Top Cartoonist Organizations National Cartoonists Society The National Cartoonists Society is the world's largest and most prestigious organization of professional cartoonists. As defined in the NCS by-laws, a professional is one who earns the majority of one's living by drawing cartoons. The by-laws define a cartoonist as "a graphic story teller, whose drawings interpret rather than copy nature in order to heighten the effect of his or her message." Southern California Cartoonists Society The Southern California Cartoonists Society is the San Diego Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society and was started in 1986 as a social group and later developed into a support group that provides cartoonists with opportunities to interact for social, charitable and professional purposes. Daryl Cagle's Professional Cartoonists Index Daily Editorial Cartoons, Blog, Iraq, War on Terror, Teacher's Guide, Search for a Cartoons Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art The purpose of the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art will be the collection, preservation, study, education, and display of comic and cartoon art. The New York City Comic Book Museum The Mission of the New York City Comic Book Museum is to preserve the historical and artistic legacy of comic book culture, place it in the context of a changing society, show its usefulness in educating and entertaining, and instill in audiences the value and joy of this rich American heritage. The American Association of Editorial Cartoonists The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists is made up of full-time editorial cartoonists, student cartoonists, and others with a professional interest in cartooning. The Political Cartoon Society Their aim is to promote the ‘political‘ cartoon by way of amusing, informing and educating. Back to Top Directories San Diego County The complete online guide to the San Diego County area, with accommodation, real estate, business and location information. Back to Top Graphic Design Organizations The Graphic Artists Guild A national union of illustrators, designers, web creators, production artists, surface designers and other creatives who have come together to pursue common goals, share their experience, raise industry standards, and improve the ability of visual creators to achieve satisfying and rewarding careers. Women in Graphic Media and Technology A not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement and involvement of women in the converging fields of graphic media and digital technology. HOW Design The Graphic Design community's trusted source for creative inspiration, business advice and tools of the trade. American Institute of Graphic Arts The purpose of AIGA is to further excellence in communication design as a broadly defined discipline, strategic tool for business and cultural force. AIGA is the place design professionals turn to first to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice. Design Management Institute Founded in 1975, the Design Management Institute (DMI) has become the leading resource and international authority on design management. DMI has earned a reputation worldwide as a multifaceted resource, providing invaluable know-how, tools and training through its conferences, seminars, membership program, and publications. DMI is a nonprofit organization that seeks to heighten awareness of design as an essential part of business strategy. The Society of Publication Designers SPD remains the only organization specifically addressing the concerns of trade, corporate, institutional, newspaper and consumer editorial art directors. Guidance is provided by a board of directors composed of top editorial art directors and allied professionals. The Society provides programs which explore the collaborative work of the best illustrators, photographers and typographers, and constantly examines the real impact of evolving technologies. Communcation Arts The online counterpart of Communication Arts magazine directed towards designers, art directors and students,the site includes content from each issue, purchase information and entry forms for the competitions. Corporate Design Foundation A nonprofit educational and research organization founded on the belief that individual and organizational interests can best be served through the effective use of design disciplines: product design, communication design and architecture. Back to Top Graphic Software Publishing Perfection Graphics Software and Hardware Their mission is to promote and stimulate interest in the art of illustration, past, present and future, and to give impetus generally toward high ideals in the art by means of exhibitions, lectures, educational programs, social intercourse, and in such other ways as may seem advisable. Back to Top Illustrator Organizations The Society of Illustrators Their mission is to promote and stimulate interest in the art of illustration, past, present and future, and to give impetus generally toward high ideals in the art by means of exhibitions, lectures, educational programs, social intercourse, and in such other ways as may seem advisable. Association of Illustrators Established in 1973 to promote illustration, advance and protectillustrators rights and encourage professional standards. It has successfully increased the standing of illustration as a profession and improved commercial and ethical conditions of employment. Illustrators' Partnership Their purpose is to: Assert the value of an artist's portfolio as an asset of the creator, not a source of free inventory for others. Educate artists on how to protect and manage their intellectual property rights. Conduct research and prepare a comprehensive report on how illustrators can take advantage of the emerging opportunities in electronic licensing and publication of their works. Engage in research on the development of authentic, secondary markets for artists' work. Define and uphold professional standards among illustrators to protect them from unethical business practices. Raise the visibility of illustration through a public relations campaign. Link isolated members through a newsletter and web site. The Association of Medical Illustrators An international organization founded in 1945, and incorporated in Illinois. Its members are primarily artists who create material designed to facilitate the recording and dissemination of medical and bioscientific knowledge through visual communication media. Back to Top Trade Publications Animation Magazine Online and print magazine dedicated to the business, technology and art of animation. HOW Magazine Provides graphic-design professionals with essential business information, features cutting-edge technological advances, profiles renowned and up-and-coming designers, details noteworthy projects, and provides creative inspiration. The Artist's Magazine The world's leading magazine for working artists of all levels. Designed to teach readers how to paint and draw better, the magazine's format is instructional, based on step-by-step presentations that show as well as tell. It stands alone as the source of business and technical information for artists, including articles on such topics as selling and copyrighting artwork. Digital Web Magazine An online magazine intended for professional web designers. The magazine consists primarily of work contributed by web artists and authors, as well as by others who occasionally delve into the realm of web design. We put emphasis on and provide recognition for contributed work. The Magazine is recognized by nearly all of the major web design agencies in the industry. Graphic Design USA Monthly business-to-business magazine for professional graphic designers and related creative and production professionals. The magazine covers the latest in news, trends, people, events, projects, products, services and ideas. Adobe Magazine Dedicated to helping users of Adobe® products get their work done better and faster, and to entertain, educate, and inspire them along the way. Each issue of Adobe Magazine contains how-to articles that take you step-by-step through projects, technologies, and products; real-world Q&A with answers from Adobe's technical-support experts; feature stories that range from profiles and essays, to interviews and overviews; plus much more. Communication Arts Magazine Leading trade journal for visual communications. It's the largest design magazine in the world and showcases the top work in graphic design, advertising, illustration, photography and interactive design. Computer Graphics World The magazine for digital content professionals. PC Graphics Report Monthly publication devoted to design and Web graphics on the PC. It provides short summaries of graphics information, news, reviews, resources, events, and ideas, along with time-saving tips for the leading applications. Back to Top Web Design Organizations World Wide Web Consortium Develops interoperable technologies (specifications, guidelines, software, and tools) to lead the Web to its full potential. W3C is a forum for information, commerce, communication, and collective understanding. 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