Aug 3, 2017
How GCA beats the heat

The GCA is keeping busy this summer and we’re already looking forward to the holiday selling season!

Whether you design or produce greeting cards, stationery, invitations or original art – we want to be helpful to you as your holiday plans take shape…

There are several upcoming GCA hosted events you might want to check out:

  • Cool off with a refreshing cocktail while mingling with your industry peers and getting to know the Greeting Card Association a little better at a casual Happy Hour open to all – first drink is on us!  Go online to learn more.
  • View an upcoming webinar on September 20th , entitled “How to Produce Great Art for Greeting Cards”. This webinar, brought to you by the Graphic Artists Guild, is free for all GCA members. Registration will be available soon.
  • And finally, the GCA Annual Convention in San Diego this October is sure to be a hit. All GCA members enjoy reduced registration fees, and members attending for the first time save an additional $150! See the convention homepage  for details.

Planning to exhibit in the New Year? The brand new “GCA Village” allows members to exhibit at the National Stationery at  a reduced rate by partnering with the GCA in a collaborative booth space.

If you are not a GCA member but are considering it, now is the perfect time to join. Take advantage of our summer sale by August 31st that would give your company membership through the end of 2018 for just $250!

Visit the GCA website to learn more.




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