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Art Directors

Resources & Associations

The AIGA offers education, career resources, events, and an annual conference.
AIGA
228 Park Ave. S., Suite 58603
New York, NY, 10003-1502
Tel: (212) 807-1990
https://www.aiga.org

The American Advertising Federation is professional advertising association that binds the mutual interests of corporate advertisers, agencies, media companies, suppliers, and academia.
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
1101 K St., NW, Suite 420
Washington, DC, 20005-7046
Tel: (202) 898-0089
https://www.aaf.org

The American Association of Advertising Agencies is a national trade organization that represents the advertising agency business.
American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's)
25 West 45th St., 16th Fl.
New York, NY, 10036-4902
Tel: (212) 682-2500
https://www.aaaa.org

The Art Directors Guild Local 800 represents art directors who are employed in the moving picture industry.
Art Directors Guild Local 800 (ADG)
11969 Ventura Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Studio City, CA, 91604-2619
Tel: (818) 762-9995
Fax: (818) 762-9997
https://www.adg.org

The Graphic Artists Guild provides advocacy, education, publications, business resources, and networking events.
Graphic Artists Guild
2248 Broadway, #1341
New York, NY, 10024-5805
Tel: (212) 791-3400
Email: admin@graphicartistsguild.org
https://www.graphicartistsguild.org

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees represents workers in all arts, media, and entertainment crafts.
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)
207 W. 25th St., 4th Fl.
New York, NY, 10001-7141
Tel: (212) 730-1770
https://www.iatse.net

The International Council of Design is a global network that has a mission to increase recognition of the value of design, elevate global standards of all design disciplines, and improve the situation of individual designers everywhere.
International Council of Design (ICoD)
CP 519 Succ. Place d'Armes
Montreal, QUEBEC, Canada, H2Y 3H3
Tel: (514) 875-7545
Email: info@theicod.org
https://www.theicod.org/en

The National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians–Communications Workers of America offers advocacy, education and training, and other resources for workers in broadcasting and related industries.
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians–Communications Workers of America (NABET-CWA)
501 3rd Street, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC, 20001-2760
Tel: (202) 434-1254
Email: ​nabet-cwa@cwa-union.org
https://www.nabetcwa.org

The News/Media Alliance represents news and media publishing organizations by providing advocacy, research and resources, and networking opportunities.
News/Media Alliance
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 300
Arlington, VA, 22203-1622
Tel: (571) 366-1000
Email: info@newsmediaalliance.org
https://www.newsmediaalliance.org

The Society for News Design offers education, training, networking events, job postings, and other resources.
Society for News Design (SND)
424 East Central Boulevard, Suite 406
Orlando, FL, 32801-1923
Email: snd@snd.org
https://www.snd.org

The One Club for Creativity "exists to support and celebrate the success of the global creative community."
The One Club for Creativity
450 West 31st St., 6th Floor
New York, NY, 10001-4608
Tel: (212) 979-1900
https://www.oneclub.org

United Scenic Artists Local USA 829 represents scenic artists, scenic and production designers, art directors, costume designers, lighting designers, sound designers, projection designers, computer artists, industrial workers, and art department coordinators working in film, television, industrial shows, theatre, opera, ballet, commercials, and exhibitions.
United Scenic Artists Local USA 829
29 West 38th Street, 15th Floor
New York, NY, 10018-2047
Tel: (877) 728-5635
https://www.usa829.org

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