Creator ID
Show the world you belong. Your Creator ID is verified by the CGA, establishing trust, giveing you professional recognition, and helping brands and businesses take your work more seriously.
Contract Rider
Protect your work with confidence. The CGA Rider sets clear standards for payments, ownership, and AI use, while our Get Paid service helps you escalate collections and secure what you are owed.
Project Credit
Your work deserves recognition. Through Hue, our IMDb like database, creators can showcase verified projects, build a trusted track record, and attract new opportunities with confidence.
Compliance
Let us step in and stand up for you. With Compliance, creators can ensure contracts are honored, payments are made on time, and their rights are fully safeguarded with confidence.
Creator Concierge
Get human support when you need it most. The CGA Concierge connects you with real people who listen, understand your challenges, and guide you toward solutions with care and professionalism.
Events & Community
Learn, connect, and grow together. The CGA brings creators into inspiring events and a supportive community where knowledge is shared, relationships are built, and opportunities come to life.
Industry Advocacy
Your voice carries further with the CGA. We champion creator rights across the industry, advocating for fair standards, ethical practices, and policies that shape a stronger future for everyone.
Benefits & Discounts
Enjoy exclusive perks designed for creators. From professional tools to partner discounts, your CGA membership helps you save money while gaining access to resources that support your growth.
Ongoing Education
Keep learning, keep advancing. The CGA provides workshops, resources, and expert insights to help you sharpen your skills and stay ahead in the evolving creator economy.
Or, join as an Associate for free.
Please note that we protect your privacy and will never sell, spam, or misuse your information.
What do I get?
Protections: Permission to use the CGA Rider
Advocacy: Strengthening our voice
Education: Best industry practices
Are there any fees?
No, none whatsoever. There's also no application or requirements for you to join as an Associate.
Can I join later?
Absolutely, you can join at anytime! If you have questions about whether or not you think you quality, please contact us for a no-judgement friendly call.
Footnotes
Our eligibility requirements are thoughtfully crafted by a diverse committee of creative professionals from all backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and representation across the industry.
We proudly support members from all cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds. As a Guild, we stand with the LGBTQ+ community and are committed to fostering an environment of equality and acceptance for all.
As a non-profit organization, the dues paid by our members are reinvested into the Guild to fund events, legal costs, and continuous improvements, making sure to look after our volunteers and ensuring a vibrant future for all creators.
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