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United States Artists

A Creative Conference Comes Together.
United States Artists Partners with Cushing for their Annual Assembly.

Account Manager: Matthew Cushing
Customer Service Heroes: Katie Edwards
Writer: Jon Davis
Photography: Courtesy of Braxton Black/ The BMP Film Co

Portfolio Details

Client: United States Artists
United States of Creativity

United States of Creativity

Since their founding in 2006, United States Artists has awarded over than 500 artists with over $22 million of direct support in numerous disciplines. These include Architecture & Design, Crafts, Dance, Media, Music, Theater & Performance, Traditional Arts, Visual Art, and Writing. Annually, they highlight artists and their important work from around the country.

United We Stand

Not your typical affair, as many as fifty artists gather to meet, greet, and celebrate their contributions. Held offsite, the space had to be creative and make guests feel welcome.

United We Stand

Display graphics could fill the need – and the event team was considering banner stands, name tags, and displays.

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“The banners, printed programs and nametags were really well-done, and made our event come to life.”
REBECCA BELTRÁN
-Rebecca Beltrán, Communications Manager, United States Artists

Annual Assembly

The Assembly is an annual gathering that convenes the current class of United States Artists Fellows, providing a platform to meet, discuss work, share ideas, and get to know the organization’s key funders and cultural collaborators. It includes artist presentations and informal conversations in an intimate setting, providing a window into the remarkable depth and breadth of artmaking across the country.

Where does Cushing fit in? Event graphics of course!

Annual Assembly

Registration Table Graphics and Giveaways

CONFERENCE MATERIALS FOR UNITED STATES ARTISTS
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Conference Materials for United States Artists
Conference Materials for United States Artists
Small Collateral United Artists
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Vertical Banner Stand United Artists
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Printed Collateral Bags United Artists
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Textura HQ Environmental Wall Graphics
Textura HQ Environmental Wall Graphics

Life Imitates Art

For every project, there are creative folks behind the scenes.

Meet Rebecca Beltran and the United Artists Team.

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“I first learned about United States Artists when I was in graduate school, ever since it was founded in 2006, and always had a desire to work here!”

A decade later she joined as Program Manager and recently transitioned into the role of Communications Manager, last year.

Internal Referral

Resident graphic designer at United States Artists, Nadine Nakanishi, had worked with Cushing on past projects (and just recently attended a lunch & learn at the River North shop). The internal referral was compelling. Rebecca chose Cushing based on positive feedback and response time.

It was time to get to work!

Internal Referral

Game, Set, Match!

The next steps?

United States Artists had printed samples from previous events and shared with Cushing sales & production. It made sense to match materials from previous years and Cushing “was willing to get it right to match our expectations,” says Beltran.

Great to Collaborate

Great to Collaborate

ISN’T IT GREAT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER?

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“The production team did an amazing job of matching the paper to the card stock of what we needed,” says Beltran. “and it turned out better than what we had to begin with.”

Terrific Table

Exceptional reception!

Exceptional reception

Positioned behind their registration table, sponsor signs (printed on foam core – a useful substrate for temporary signage) recognized contributors.

Name Tags and Badges on Smiling Group
On Stage

On Stage

Foam core signage pepped up the podium. Banner stands can be used so many ways.

At the Assembly, banner stands were used as a backdrop for speakers and presenters.  The stage was full of color and creativity.

Graphics On Stage

Presenter at United Artists Conference
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Podium and Banner Stand Used on Stage United Artists
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Speaker on Stage During Annual Meeting
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Wide Image of Graphics on Stage at United States Artists
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Great Timing

As with most projects, deadlines loom. Turnaround was tight, and the Cushing team fulfilled print jobs in time without skipping any steps in the process.  United States Artists reviewed a digital proof and had time for adjustments. The project was right on time, and United States Artists received quality materials at a reasonable price, just in time for their event.

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“Big thanks to Cushing for working with us and making our projects look fantastic. Every person I've come across at Cushing has been incredibly kind and responsive, and we look forward to working with Cushing on future projects. ”
REBECCA BELTRÁN
-Rebecca Beltrán, Communications Manager, United States Artists

What's Next?

Another project for United States Artists!

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“Soon after our big event, we had to create additional materials on a rushed timeline for a Trustee presentation and knew we could count on Cushing.” says Beltran. “The project was pulled it off without a hitch.”
ANOTHER PROJECT FOR UNITED STATES ARTISTS
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How May We Help You

How May We Help You?

What about your next conference or event? Tell us about what’s on the agenda and we’ll develop the right display graphics solution. Connect with the Cushing team and let’s talk!

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