About CSCA
In 1970, the Columbus Society of Communicating Arts (CSCA), was founded in order to establish a nonprofit organization of professionals devoted to elevating the standard of communications within Central Ohio and to promote a better understanding of the context and function of the visual arts in commerce, industry, education and the community. CSCA has become one of the most respected regional professional organizations in the country today. By embracing a variety of disciplines within the communicating arts: graphic designers, writers, illustrators, photographers and others; CSCA has become a significant organization representing those key roles responsible for audience resonance and value in the communication messages they receive and experience.
CSCA has been supporting the growth of Central Ohio graphic designers, digital designers, photographers, writers, illustrators and other communication art professionals. One facet of its activities and programming has been the availability of monthly lectures by internationally recognized leaders in design and marketing communications. Some, from Central Ohio itself, demonstrate equally impressive contributions and of CSCA's internal focus. The annual programming attempts to offer a broad knowledge base, inspiration and social relevancy to all design, marketing and verbal/visual communication disciplines, as well as the general public.
This diverse programming invites and often participates with other relevant organizations such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), Advertising Federation (AdFed), the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).
A small sampling of CSCA speakers have been C.S. Anderson, Chipp Kidd, Michael Beruit, Dana Arnet, Mary Ellen Mark, Joyce Tennyson, Brian Collins, Terri Irwin, and Brad Holland.
The organization's annual Creative Best competitions consistently showcases some of the country's best work and coming from Central Ohio. The Creative Best catalog, as well as the organization's monthly poster, have been selected in many prestigious national and international design annuals. With these accomplishments, outside recognition and enriching programs have given testimony to the quality of work and high talents of CSCA's members.