About

AIGA Upstate New York provides education, networking, and support to students, professional, and advocates for the ethical practice of communication design.

Founded in 1989, AIGA Upstate New York is a non-profit 501©(3) corporation, operated by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, with bylaws and tax-exempt status. While the Chapter is self-governing in every way, it operates in a manner consistent with the mission of the parent organization: to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force.

Our chapter has increased its demographic reach in recent years, with especially strong representation in Albany, Rochester, Syracuse and Utica. Our student membership, the lifeblood of our organization, is growing and highly engaged, providing a continuum of representation from designers just starting out through the most seasoned professionals.

Our success depends on the active participation of members and partners — that is, people like you.

Founded in 1914, AIGA is the oldest and largest membership association for design professionals. Today the national organization represents more than 20,000 designers participating in 65 local chapters and more than 200 student groups. More about the national organization

2011-2012 New Leadership + New Opportunities

Sarah Burns is your Vice President, responsible for supporting all chapter initiative while working closely with the President to successfully conduct chapter business. Sarah also assists in finding volunteers to fill open board positions and will assume the duties of any open board positions until they are filled.

Rachel Jenks is our new CMYK Director for the Chapter. Her role is to coordinate our statewide social program with the Board of Directors and program volunteers to see the initiative through from idea to implementation.

Find out more about AIGA Upstate New York

AIGA Upstate New York Board
Meeting Minutes
AIGA Upstate New York Committees
Participate/Volunteer
Local & National Initiatives

Chapter Committees

Board of Directors
Communications Committee
Programming Committee
CMYK Committee
Design Show Committee
Education Committee
Membership Committee