Affiliations
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The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators is a global network of professionals dedicated to communicating science through the art of visual storytelling. By combining accuracy with aesthetics, GNSI members translate complex scientific concepts into compelling visuals that educate, inspire curiosity, and foster public understanding of the natural world. The Guild promotes excellence in scientific illustration through collaboration, education, and community among artists, scientists, and educators alike.
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The Association of Medical Illustrators is recognized as the premier global resource for promoting the power of visual media to advance scientific understanding, communication, education, and research. We are key partners in the process of scientific discovery, knowledge transfer, and innovation.
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The CreARTe Foundation for Art-Science Innovation is a Canadian non-profit corporation seeking to bridge the divide between art, science and society, branching into all areas of human development as a catalyst for the revolution of both intellect and creativity.
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ECOS is an international community of artists and storytellers on a mission to make science spaces more inclusive through collaboration. We use the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, like actually working together, to make both science and art spaces more inclusive of people from all walks of life. We aim to increase scientific engagement through creative projects that inspire action for the planet.
https://www.emergingcreativesofscience.com/
Building creative community takes time as well as active participation, which is why I founded the Scientific Illustrators Network.
A note from the founder (that’s me):
Alongside my own work as a science artist, I’m deeply passionate about creating creative community. If I can help bring people together, to inspire, support, and learn from one another the way others have done for me, then I feel like I’m doing something meaningful.
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To cultivate a supportive and accessible community where scientific illustrators and sci-art enthusiasts can grow, connect, and share knowledge. We aim to make the field of scientific illustration more approachable, collaborative, and creatively enriching for all.
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Host conversations around techniques, tools, and process
Share opportunities, resources, and inspiration
Encourage critique and skill development
Create space for interdisciplinary thinking between art and science
Foster meaningful creative connections
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Curiosity — asking questions and exploring deeply
Generosity — sharing knowledge and supporting others
Growth — embracing learning at every stage
Interdisciplinarity — valuing both art and science equally
Community — building something meaningful, together