Local Chapters & Groups
Image credit: Le Xiang, member since 2019
Chapters & Groups in the US
GNSI has many local chapters in the United States that build community and provide professional development opportunities. Chapters bring regional members together, host local events such as lectures and field trips, and facilitate networking through their web presence and social media.
BENEFITS OF FORMING A CHAPTER
Liability insurance
Chapter events are covered under GNSI's national liability insurance
Amplify your events
Get the word out about your events through the GNSI newsletter and social media channels
Get funding
GNSI members in good standing are eligible to apply for small grants from the Education Fund
ACTIVE UNITED STATES CHAPTERS
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GNSI Carolinas
ButtonNorth Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Carolinas
Chapter
GNSI-Carolinas was founded in 1992, and currently has over 30 active members. Our membership includes those interested in art and the natural sciences, amateur artists, & working professional artists/illustrators.
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New England
ButtonMassachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine
New England
Chapter
This Chapter was created to encourage and support New England based natural science illustrators through networking, technique workshops, exhibits and sharing of our collective knowledge with each other. Our common goal is science education through our art.
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Finger Lakes
ButtonNew York, Pennsylvania
Finger Lakes
Chapter
We are science illustrators based in the Finger Lakes & surrounding areas of New York State. We welcome new members who are interested in natural science illustration, regardless of experience or ability.
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GNSI Great Plains
ButtonNebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri
Great Plains
Chapter
The Great Plains Chapter of Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) is based in Lincoln, Nebraska but includes members in Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas and Iowa as well.
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Northwest
ButtonWashington State
Northwest
Chapter
GNSI Northwest was founded in 1979. The group is centered in the Puget Sound area, with members from all over Washington State. Meetings are held 4 times yearly, and include technique demonstrations, workshops, portfolio sharing, and field trips.
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Washington, DC
ButtonGreater Washington, D.C. area
Washington, DC
Chapter
Founded in 1997, the GNSI-DC Chapter serves the greater Washington, D.C. area.
Active and Nascent Groups
Groups are informal associations that form to test whether there is sufficient interest and volunteer-power to sustain a more permanent Local Chapter. The following regions have an interest in forming GNSI Groups. Please reach out to the representative for each to indicate interest in joining.
Interested in forming a Group or Chapter elsewhere?
Great! Reach out to our Membership Director: