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The Art Directors Club of New York is an organization for art directors in New York City. It was founded in 1920, and has grown to have international recognition as an important industry group, promoting art directors' work through exhibitions and awards, including the annual DESI award for design excellence. ==History== The Art Directors Club of New York (often referred to as simply the "ADC") was founded in 1920 by Louis Pedlar and Earnest Elmo Calkins, who saw a need to bring together print media art directors. Calkins was vocal in expressing the need for greater standards and public recognition of industry excellence. With Fred Lamb, Calkins had organized the first advertising art exhibits in New York City in 1908. He saw a need for an organization that would “dignify the field of business art in the eyes of artists”, emphasizing his belief that “artistic excellence is vitally necessary to successful advertising”.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.adcglobal.org/adc/history/ )〕 By 1947, the Club's work was being credited with a gradual increase in advertising art standards throughout the United States. The Art Directors Club was restrictive in its membership during its early years. Women were not admitted until 1942. George Olden, an art director with the Columbia Broadcasting Company, was the first African-American member, having been elected to the Club in 1952. The Art Directors' Club is no longer confined to print media, and art directors working in film and ''New media'' are also members. Thus, the focus of the group has expanded beyond strictly advertising. The Club sponsors events such as special speakers, travelling exhibits, and several annual awards of international scope. The Art Directors' Club Hall of Fame is another prestigious project of the Club. Throughout the year ADC produces a wide range of programs on advertising, design, and interactive media for professionals, students, and others with a serious interest in visual communications. These programs support the ADC mission to inspire and celebrate creative excellence. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Art Directors Club of New York」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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