National Cartoonists Society membership is open to professional cartoonists and tradespeople anywhere in the world who are working in the fields of cartooning, illustration, animation, graphic storytelling and more.
We are an organization of esteemed peers and we welcome new members. You can learn more about membership criteria and benefits here (https://nationalcartoonists.com/how-to-join/)
Professional career cartoonist able demonstrate a substantial body of work readily available to the public. Professional cartoonist able demonstrate a substantial body of work readily available to the public but whose primary career may not be cartooning. For more details visit: https://nationalcartoonists.com/how-to-join/
Non-cartoonists who have a professional interest in the field of cartooning and/or work in related industries such as publishing, entertainment. or journalism: are part of educational or artistic institutions such as museums, libraries, or non-profits: or offer relevant in-person or online products/services such as software, art tools, or conventions.
Active cartoonist able to demonstrate a substantial body of work readily available to the public who does not yet meet the requirements for regular membership. More details can be found here: https://nationalcartoonists.com/how-to-join/
Active cartoonist 27 years of age or under who can demonstrate a degree of public success in cartooning, but does not yet meet the criteria for regular membership. For more details visit: https://nationalcartoonists.com/how-to-join/