Overview
  

NOIS began ten years ago as an informal gathering of Cleveland area illustrators who saw the need to communicate with one another regarding the rapidly changing field of illustration. With an equal interest in artistic excellence and smart business practices, the group began inviting various local artists to speak on a variety of topics.

NOIS meetings occur once per month. In general, speaker meetings are open to the public and are FREE. Other meetings are members-only events, and range from informal gatherings at local restaurants and museums to holiday theme parties. Attendees are encouraged to bring recent artwork for informal critiques.
For a full calendar of coming events, click here.

 

The NOIS Directory


  

The NOIS Directory is published every other year and is distributed to 1000 buyers of illustration nationwide. The mailing list includes designers, picture editors, book and magazine publishers, editorial and children's markets. Members of NOIS can purchase a directory page at a co-op price that includes 500 full-size postcards to send to their own mailing lists.

For further information or to receive a copy of our current NOIS Directory, please contact NOIS President George Kocar.

 

Directory design by James Mravec

The Board
 

George Kocar President
Claudia Lynch Vice-president
Jamie Hills Treasurer
Paula Pindroh Secretary
Tracy Wilkens Public Relations Coordinator
Claudia Lynch Webmaster

 

Mission Statement

  

The Northern Ohio Illustrator's Society, Inc. (NOIS) is a non-profit business league (501C-6). We are a professional organization of illustrators committed to:

The continued support and promotion of excellence in the fine art of illustration.
The education and discussion of the creative, aesthetic, technical, business and ethical issues in the profession.
The mentoring and development of students and potential professionals.
The building of a professional community through socializing, communication and networking.
The increased awareness and use of Cleveland illustrators on a local and national level through gallery shows, brochures and contributions to the Northern Ohio Community.

 

Illustrations on this page by George Kocar, Alfred Schreier, Ron Hill, Barbara Dragony and Claudia Lynch.

Members are invited to submit illustrations for this website. Contact webmaster for info.

 
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