Letter Exchange is a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of
lettering
Lettering is an umbrella term that covers the art of drawing letters, instead of simply writing them. Lettering is considered an art form, where each letter in a phrase or quote acts as an illustration. Each letter is created with attention to d ...
in all media. Letter Exchange was founded in the United Kingdom in 1988. It organizes lectures held at the
Art Workers Guild
The Art Workers' Guild is an organisation established in 1884 by a group of British painters, sculptors, architects, and designers associated with the ideas of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement. The guild promoted the 'unity of a ...
, publishes its journal ''Forum'' twice a year, and also organizes exhibitions. Its international membership is open to professionals as well as interested amateurs.
See also
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Calligraphy
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Lettering
Lettering is an umbrella term that covers the art of drawing letters, instead of simply writing them. Lettering is considered an art form, where each letter in a phrase or quote acts as an illustration. Each letter is created with attention to d ...
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Typography
Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point sizes, line lengths, line-spacing ( leading), an ...
References
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External links
letterexchange.org
Calligraphy organizations, societies, and schools
Organizations established in 1988
1988 establishments in the United Kingdom
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