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GRAPHIC ARTISTS GUILD INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132876085 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · graphicartistsguild.org
revenue
$152K
expenses
$226K
net assets
$52K
employees
1
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BENEFITS TO MEMBERS THROUGH PUBLICATIONS,PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Graphic Artists Guild is a membership organization supporting creative professionals in the graphic arts. It promotes and protects members' social, economic, and professional interests through advocacy, educational resources, and industry guidance. The organization is best known for publishing the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook, a comprehensive reference on pricing, contracts, copyright, and ethical practices in the visual arts industry.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Free Webinars and Educational Resources
Regularly offered webinars and educational content on topics such as AI, NFTs, copyright, and business practices for creative professionals
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook
Comprehensive guide on pricing, contracts, copyright, licensing, and ethical guidelines for creative professionals; now in its 17th edition
No Artists, No Art Campaign
Advocacy initiative to protect visual artists' rights in the generative AI ecosystem, emphasizing credit, consent, and compensation for artists
O1B Visa Peer Review Letters
Service providing peer review letters for visual artists applying for O1 nonimmigrant visas based on extraordinary ability in the arts
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 2 activities
    • Member benefits and professional support services
      Provides publications, programs, and services to advance the social, economic, and professional interests of graphic artists, including resources that support career development and rights protection.
    • Publication of professional guidance handbook
      Produces and distributes the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook, now in its 17th edition, which provides comprehensive guidance on pricing, contracts, legal rights, and emerging industry issues including generative AI and NFTs.
  • Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy for artists' rights in generative AI
      Leads the “No Artists, No Art” campaign to protect visual artists' rights in the generative AI ecosystem through public awareness and policy advocacy.
  • Artist Visa and Mobility Support 1 activity
    • Peer review letter support for O1B visa applications
      Provides official peer review letters to assist visual artists in securing O1B visas for extraordinary ability, supporting their international mobility and recognition.
  • AI Governance and Ethical Research 1 activity
    • Policy endorsement for ethical AI and copyright protection
      Advocates for ethical AI practices by endorsing legislation such as the Copyright Labeling and Ethical AI Reporting Act to ensure transparency and protect artists' intellectual property.
  • Professional Field Knowledge Development 1 activity
    • Webinar programming on AI and artist compensation
      Hosts educational webinars, including free sessions on collective licensing and compensation models for artists whose work is used to train AI systems.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$152K
Contributions & grants$54K35%
Program service revenue$91K60%
Investment income$150%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$226K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$69K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$90K
Cash$20K
Investments$0
Liabilities$38K
Net assets$52K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -53.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • LIZ DIFORE — PAST PRESIDENT
  • RACHEL SHEERAN — Secretary
  • YANIQUE DACOSTA — President
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • ASCRL Partner — Collaborated with ASCRL on a webinar about collective licensing and AI training on artists' work.
  • Congress Government — Target of advocacy efforts to implement safeguards for creators' rights
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Advocacy for Creators' Rights in AI
    methodology: creators-rights-protection
    By advocating for credit, consent, and compensation in the generative AI ecosystem, we protect graphic artists' economic and creative interests because recognition and control over their work sustains professional viability in evolving technological landscapes.
  • Member Benefit and Capacity Building
    methodology: member-benefit model
    By providing publications, programs, and practical resources—including business tools, legal guidance, and educational materials—we strengthen the professional sustainability of graphic artists because equipping them with knowledge and standardized practices improves economic resilience and industry engagement.