Founded in 1976, the Washington Calligraphers Guild is a nonprofit organization of more than 500 U.S. and international lettering artists of all skill levels, from professional scribes to enthusiastic beginners and non-calligraphers who appreciate the lettering and book arts.
What's New
Graceful Envelope Contest entries on display
2022 Graceful Envelope "Greetings & Salutations" adult envelope entries are currently on display at Penny Post (1201 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314) through mid-August. One artist will receive the “People’s Choice” award based on patron votes. Please stop by to vote! Shown is a huge reproduction of Susan Mentis's entry in the shop window. More
Elected Officers
| President | Marilyn Davis | |
| Vice President | Jodie Lide | |
| Treasurer | Barbara Enyeart | |
| Secretary | Karen Garvey | |
| Member at Large | Elissa Krieg | |
Standing Committees – We need your help!
Please read this message from our Membership Chair.| Workshop Chair | vacant |
| Workshop Registrar | vacant |
| Membership Chair | Gretchen Elson |
| Mailings | Patricia Swanson |
| Audit | vacant |
| Budget & Finance | Barbara Enyeart |
| Registered Agent | Barbara Enyeart |
| Website Chair | Lorraine Swerdloff |
| Bulletin Liaison | Pamn Klinedinst |
| Scripsit Liaison | Tamara Stoneburner |
| Library | Lucinda Wright |
| Exhibits | vacant |
| Programs | Didi DiVirgilio |
| Hospitality | vacant |
| Education | vacant |
| Zapf Scholarship | Marta Legeckis |
| Social Media | Pamn Klinedinst (Facebook) Erin Cassidy (Instagram) |
| Publicity | Felecia McFail |
| Fundraising | vacant |
| Nominating Chair | vacant |
Special Assistants to the Board
| Archivist | Lucinda Wright |
| Parliamentarian | Margaret-Ann F. Howie |
| Graceful Envelope Contest | Erin Cassidy |
| P.O. Box assistant | Anne Trotter |
Help Wanted
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We are looking for members interested in helping with the website and treasury, in addition to all vacant positions. |
Interested, but not sure if you know how? Training is available! Contact Marilyn Davis and read this Message from the President.
Graceful Envelope Contest
PLEASE NOTE:
Judging of 2022 contest entries has been delayed until October. Contact Erin Cassidy if you have questions.
• 2020-2021 Graceful Envelope Contest winners are online.
Left: Christy Robb's winning entry for the 2020/2021 contest. The theme was Double Vision, a take on 2020.
Right: Envelope by Elaine Beermann, Enumclaw, WA was named Best in Show in the 2003 Graceful Envelope Contest. Theme: The Written Word.
WCG members: Don't miss emails from the Guild:
– Put [email protected] in your contacts or address book
– Look in promotional and spam folders for emails
from "Washington Calligraphers Guild"
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Contact InformationWashington Calligraphers GuildP.O. Box 3688 Merrifield, VA 22116 |
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Schedule
See you in the Fall!
Information
- Graceful Envelope Contest — Judging of 2022 entries is postposed until October
- Messages from the President — updated 12-May-2022
- Membership Information — How to join or renew
Education
- Calligraphy Classes in the Washington Area
- Exhibits
- Meetings — Program and Board meetings via Zoom
- Workshops — Workshops suspended until Fall 2022; read Message from the President
- Workshop FAQs — frequently asked questions about workshops
- Zapf Scholarship Fund — Deadline to apply: November 1, 2022
Official Documents of the WCG
Publications
- Scripsit — order current & back issues
- Scripsit Summaries — issues since 1999
- Library — books, periodicals and other media
Services for Hire
- Freelance Calligraphers — Hire a lettering artist
History
Resources
- Calligraphy in the Pursuit of Excellence
- History of calligraphy, lettering and typeface design
- How-to Guides including How to Photograph Your Art
- Interested in teaching workshops? FAQ about instructing
- Links to websites of interest
Community
Above: "Remembering" by Gerry Jackson Kerdok, a poppy listing pivotal WWII battles, appears in WCG's 45th Anniversary Scripsit.
What's New
New Scripsit celebrates WCG's 45th anniversary
Julian Waters edited and designed Scripsit Vol 43 No 2 (Fall 2021), a tribute to WCG's 45th Anniversary and the calligraphers it has nurtured. The full-color 60-page magazine showcases the artwork of 26 invited and juried calligraphers interpretating the theme, "Letters Nurtured in Solitude." Their creations will also appear in a virtual exhibit.
Above: Scripsit's cover is a wraparound of Elizabeth McKee's "Long Live the Weeds No.2."
Left: Marta Legeckis' alphabet, done in what she calls "Carolingian Punk," appears in the issue.
Below: Sherri Trial's "Into The Forest" also was chosen for WCG's 45th Anniversary Scripsit.
Website administrator: Lorraine Swerdloff
WCG logo by Sheila Waters.
"abcxyz" artwork by Charlie Hughes and © Washington Calligraphers Guild.