Andrew Leung, Walt Disney Studios
Who we are
Concept Art Association is an organization committed to elevating and raising the profile of concept artists, their art and their involvement in the entertainment industries. They focus on community-building events, mentorship opportunities, and advocacy work for the artists of the concept art world, and regularly showcase and recognize these behind-the-scenes individuals working in entertainment concept art.
Concept Art Awards
The annual Concept Art Awards are judged by a panel of industry experts and recognize excellence in character, creature, vehicle/prop, environment, keyframe, color keys, and visual development. The 2023 Concept Art Awards was held on Saturday, October 28th at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium during LightBox Expo and celebrated professional, independent, and student work.
Paul Sullivan, Maya and the Three, Netflix
Job board
Curation of employment opportunities for members to help them find work in the entertainment industry.
Gallery Show
Yearly gallery exhibitions around the world that showcase members and provide artists with a platform to showcase their work and gain exposure.
Perks
Exclusive networking and educational events, discounts on products, booth takeovers, and awards show nomination and voting
Mentorship
Connect aspiring artists with experienced industry professionals through concentration focused mentorship cohorts.
Featured artists
Hire Members Artists
Browse hireable members, post a job on the site or social platforms, or reach out for broader recruitment needs.
Sponsorship
Be a part of the Concept Art Awards, Drink & Draws, and Advocacy work.
Partnership
Collaborate on an initiative or event that
Initiatives & Projects
Support Human Artists
Together we can advocate for AI/ML Media Generator Regulation and for a future that doesn't exclude us. Join us in this fight and help shape the future of the arts!
Concept Art Archive Partnership
The Concept Art Association has partnered with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to curate an archive of concept art available for educational and curatorial purposes at the Margaret Herrick Library.
Art of Ron Cobb
Discover the ultimate collection of Ron Cobb’s artwork from across his entire sixty-year career (Alien, Star Wars, Back to the Future) in this comprehensive coffee table book. Brought to you by Concept Art Association in collaboration with the Estate of Ron Cobb.
Future Unscripted
CVL Economics report on the impact of Generative AI on entertainment industry jobs.
Gallery Show
Explore and buy artwork from the CAA Member Gallery shows
