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The association boasts some of the most recognizable names in the industry as members and friends of ISCA. Jack Davis, Sergio Aragones, Mort Drucker, Hermann Meija, Mark Fredrickson, Sam Viviano and Tom Richmond of Mad magazine, Jan op de Beeck, Sam Norkin, Rudy Cristiano, Bruce Blitz, C.F. Payne, Pancho Willmarth, Mike Peters, Bill Plympton and Sebastian Krüger have all been keynote speakers and members. Many ISCA members are accomplished as artists not only in caricaturing, but in other artistic fields as well. | The association boasts some of the most recognizable names in the industry as members and friends of ISCA. Jack Davis, Sergio Aragones, Mort Drucker, Hermann Meija, Mark Fredrickson, Sam Viviano and Tom Richmond of Mad magazine, Jan op de Beeck, Sam Norkin, Rudy Cristiano, Bruce Blitz, C.F. Payne, Pancho Willmarth, Mike Peters, Bill Plympton and Sebastian Krüger have all been keynote speakers and members. Many ISCA members are accomplished as artists not only in caricaturing, but in other artistic fields as well. | ||
| − | ==Membership Benefits== | + | ==Professional Membership Benefits== |
Beyond the obvious advantage of being recognized as an ISCA artist, there are many benefits to being an ISCA member: | Beyond the obvious advantage of being recognized as an ISCA artist, there are many benefits to being an ISCA member: | ||
| − | * [[Exaggerated Features]] Blog | + | * Access to all [[Exaggerated Features]] Blog content |
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| + | * Complimentary softcover [[Exaggerated Features]] Annual Compendium, featuring over 140 pages of caricature art, interviews and instructional materials | ||
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| + | * Entry to to the ISCA Facebook Professional Members discussion group | ||
| − | * Ability to compete at the annual [[ | + | * Ability to compete and vote at the annual [[ISCAcon]] |
| − | * Free listing on the [http://www.caricature.org Caricature.org] | + | * Free listing on the [http://www.caricature.org Caricature.org] directory |
* Feature spotlight artist listing on [http://www.caricature.org Caricature.org] | * Feature spotlight artist listing on [http://www.caricature.org Caricature.org] | ||
| − | * | + | * Discounts and free trials from our preferred vendors and sponsors |
Beyond the benefits to you, there is a benefit inherent in caricaturists banding together in an organization seeking to promote their craft. As ISCA grows, we continuously promote this amazing and fun art form. Our mission is to influence and inform the public about the art of caricature. The bottom line is that there are many benefits you receive by joining our group that you can not acquire independently. | Beyond the benefits to you, there is a benefit inherent in caricaturists banding together in an organization seeking to promote their craft. As ISCA grows, we continuously promote this amazing and fun art form. Our mission is to influence and inform the public about the art of caricature. The bottom line is that there are many benefits you receive by joining our group that you can not acquire independently. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:39, 13 May 2025
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| Nickname | ISCA |
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| Motto | "A World Drawn Together" |
| Predecessor | National Caricaturists Network (NCN) |
| Formation | January 1, 1989 |
| Founder | Wallace "Buddy" Rose |
| Founded at | Texas |
| Type | 501(c)(6) |
Membership | 1700+ |
President | Robin Schwartzman (2023-current) |
| Kelsey Roadfeldt, Vice President N/A, Treasurer Debbie Burmeister, Secretary Don Pinsent, Board Member Jared Stokes, Board Member | |
Staff | Courtney Brooks Kamin, Executive Director Christopher Tamlyn, Community Resource Manager |
| Website | caricature |
The International Society of Caricature Artists, also known as ISCA, is an international non-profit trade association. Its purpose is to promote the art of caricature, educate the public and the media about the art of caricature and to provide its members with helpful information about caricature as an as art-form as well as a profession. ISCA currently has over 450 members from around the world, and is growing every month. Members receive our quarterly magazine, exaggerated features, which has articles about caricaturing, featured artists tips and stories as well as other useful information about caricature illustration. ISCA annual convention is held each year in a different location. The convention features a guest speaker, lectures, seminars, competitions, awards and the camaraderie of your peers in the art of caricature drawing.
History
ISCA was formed in 1989 by Wallace "Buddy" Rose. Buddy created a forum for caricaturists by providing a quarterly newsletter and annual convention. The original goal was to create an organization that would seek out charitable and mutual benefits for united artists. It operated briefly as a booking agency until filing its application in compliance with article 5154a making it a trade union in 1994. In 1995 the new constitution was ratified in San Antonio, TX, ISCA was granted non-profit status, and the first election was held. In 2009, ISCA officially changed its name from the National Caricaturist Network to the International Society of Caricature Artists and ratified a new constitution.
Notable Members & Guests
The association boasts some of the most recognizable names in the industry as members and friends of ISCA. Jack Davis, Sergio Aragones, Mort Drucker, Hermann Meija, Mark Fredrickson, Sam Viviano and Tom Richmond of Mad magazine, Jan op de Beeck, Sam Norkin, Rudy Cristiano, Bruce Blitz, C.F. Payne, Pancho Willmarth, Mike Peters, Bill Plympton and Sebastian Krüger have all been keynote speakers and members. Many ISCA members are accomplished as artists not only in caricaturing, but in other artistic fields as well.
Professional Membership Benefits
Beyond the obvious advantage of being recognized as an ISCA artist, there are many benefits to being an ISCA member:
- Access to all Exaggerated Features Blog content
- Complimentary softcover Exaggerated Features Annual Compendium, featuring over 140 pages of caricature art, interviews and instructional materials
- Entry to to the ISCA Facebook Professional Members discussion group
- Ability to compete and vote at the annual ISCAcon
- Free listing on the Caricature.org directory
- Feature spotlight artist listing on Caricature.org
- Discounts and free trials from our preferred vendors and sponsors
Beyond the benefits to you, there is a benefit inherent in caricaturists banding together in an organization seeking to promote their craft. As ISCA grows, we continuously promote this amazing and fun art form. Our mission is to influence and inform the public about the art of caricature. The bottom line is that there are many benefits you receive by joining our group that you can not acquire independently.
