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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 2024 Concept Art Awards was held on Saturday, October 26th at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium during LightBox Expo and celebrated professional, independent, and student work.  

Andree Wallin - Star Wars: Ahsoka, Lucasfilm


Membership




Award Show

Submit to the yearly Concept Art Awards and vote on Lifetime Achievement.




Community

Join our exclusive, active discord server and our bi-monthly art hangs.




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

01.

Chrystin Garland

02.

Victor Manuel Rodriguez Lopez

03.

Lucas Luniere


Industry






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






Partnership

Collaborate on an initiative or event that


Initiatives & Projects

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.

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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.

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