Southern Graphics Council International welcomes IEA's Myles Calvert as director

Myles Calvert, director of Alfred University's Institute for Electronic Arts, School of Art & Design, New York State College of Ceramics, has been appointed president of the Southern Graphics Council International SGCI).

This leadership transition comes at a pivotal time for SGCI, as it embraces new directions and fresh energy. SGCI is the largest printmaking-focused organization in North America and is welcoming a reimagined leadership structure, a redesigned biennial conference format, and a renewed focus on year-round member engagement.

Calvert's appointment signals a forward-thinking approach to fostering community, creativity, and collaboration across the diverse fields of print, drawing, and graphic media.

The conference has frequently been attended by Expanded Media students under the guidance of SOAD faculty members Joseph Scheer and William Contino. It has been held in a variety of locations, including Atlanta, Portland, Las Vegas, and most recently Puerto Rico.

For more information about membership and what SGCI is planning, please read Calvert's message here.