Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators

PSI CONFIRMED EVENTS FOR 2023 (updated 9/1/2023) (others to be added as they are confirmed)

 

UPCOMING PROGRAMS-Watch for final dates and times
 

TBA Last Week of September: James Silverberg, Washington DC attorney and CEO of ASCRL, presents an important program on aspects of AI and the effects on our industry.

Many details to come, offered as a ZOOM presentation. President James Mellett is setting up this program with Mr. Silverberg.
 

TBA this fall in late October or mid-November: Aspects of illustration and using photo references are constant topics of discussion and debate in our industry. Set aside time for this program to be presented in person and by Zoom by Former PSI President and current Treasurer Fred Carlson dealing with aspects of "fair use doctrine" and the questions of artistic transformation of one source to another finished artwork. Fred will use the recent Supreme Court decision Goldsmith v Warhol Foundation (the dispute surrounding Lynn Goldsmith's Prince photos and their subsequent use and commercial sale by Andy Warhol and the Warhol Foundation) as a jumping off point to refer to the Justices analysis of "Fair Use Doctrine" regarding using reference. Fred finds the Supreme Court's analysis of the case is a layman's textbook definition of 'fair use' and all illustrators should understand these terms and know what's allowed in current infringement case law. Fred will share the 87-page pdf of the ruling after the program for member reference.

J. Gough's Tavern - Resumes September 12, 2023
 

Please come on out to J. Gough's Tavern in Squirrel Hill, 4213 Murray Avenue, PGH PA 15217, resuming our second Tuesday socials on Tuesday September 12, 2023, and share your current work, have a drink, enjoy some PSI complimentary snacks from the delicious J. Gough's menu, or just hang out and visit with other members. Give us some of your thoughts on what programs PSI should plan. Bring a friend if you don't want to come out alone. We'd love to see everyone. Members usually start arriving around 6:30 PM. Plenty of on-street parking or you can use the Giant Eagle lot across the street.

 

On the calendar circle October 10 and November 15 for the next two Fall socials at J. Gough's.

Meetings

Social Meetings held almost every month on a weekday at 7pm
Think Happy Hour! Since 1996, PSI has hosted socials to relieve freelance isolation and expose everyone to the work of other members. Join us for informal shop talk along with great food and drink at different centrally located restaurants or at member home/studios. Appetizers supplied by PSI. All members and prospective members welcome!

The “Business of Illustration” Meetings
This fast-paced program series cycles through member's home/studios and various studio spots around Pittsburgh. The night typically includes a presentation by a member or outside speaker, speed reviews (bring your portfolio), and networking. Attendees should bring a beverage and/or a snack to share. Locations and featured artists are posted on the PSI website and distributed via Basecamp announcements. One annual event to circle is the “PSI Goes to the Chapel” program event at The Chapel pavilion in Riverview Park on a Saturday in September TBA. Speakers, catered picnic, social time, etc.