Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH is a chartered chapter of ACM’s Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics (SIGGRAPH). We are a non-profit, membership organization that as a part of the organization values passion, integrity, excellence, volunteerism, and cross-disciplinary interaction in all of our activities.
The Professional and Student Chapters of ACM SIGGRAPH span the globe. Within their local areas, the chapters continue the work of ACM SIGGRAPH on a year-round basis via their meetings and other activities. Each ACM SIGGRAPH Professional Chapter consists of individuals involved in education, research & development, the arts, industry, entertainment, etc. who are interested in the advancement of computer graphics and interactive techniques, its related technologies and applications.
Chapter members gather throughout the year at meetings, site visits, conferences, video screenings, art shows and special events. Chapters maintain web sites which help you learn more about their activities, find links to helpful resources, and connect with other members of the computer graphics and interactive techniques community. Many cooperate with other organizations and professional societies within their communities.
Mission Statement
Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH is a non-profit, professional computer graphics organization serving the Washington metropolitan area. Our mission is to foster the synthesis of art and technology while promoting and educating the computer graphics and interactive media community through the exchange of printed and electronic information and innovative ideas. We are a volunteer organization that relies on its members to provide unique resources for the benefit of those interested in the field of computer graphics and interactive media and techniques.
Our volunteers present a variety of meetings, panel discussions, site visits, conferences, workshops and publications for our members. We welcome individuals representing such diverse digital communities as:
- Fine and applied arts
- Research and development
- Education
- Electronic production
Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH values the cross-disciplinary nature of our members. We invite you to join with us in pursuing this collaborative mission.