BFA Thesis: Illustration program: Professional Organizations & Conferences

For over 100 years, the Society has been a center where illustrators can share their ideas, exhibit their work and contribute to the community at large.

For published authors; focusing on rights.

Union for graphic artists.

AIGA offers deep personal connections with creative professionals both locally and across the nation.

The magazine of Zine culture.

A conference for illustrators covering areas of licensing, promotion, copyright, portfolios, and business management.

A division of the American Library Association.

Services independent bookstores, search engine for local booksellers.

International children's book network.

The Children’s Book Council (CBC) is the nonprofit trade association of children’s book publishers in North America, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting children’s books and reading.

he Children’s Literature Association (ChLA) is a non-profit association of scholars, critics, professors, students, librarians, teachers and institutions dedicated to the academic study of literature for children. For our members, children’s literature includes books, films, and other media created for, or adopted by, children and young adults around the world, past, present, and future.

The oldest and largest library association in the world. The mission of ALA is “to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.”

Supporting innovative and adventurous artists across the country through funding, counsel, gatherings, and career development.

A nonprofit contemporary art center fostering education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change.

The Women’s Caucus for Art provides women with leadership opportunities and professional development; expands networking and exhibition opportunities for women; supports local, national and global art activism; and advocates for equity in the arts for all.