Awards & Call for Entries

Student Scholarship
In a competition which can kick start a career, students bring their most sophisticated, well-crafted and original work to be tested.

Will Eisner Scholar
On behalf of the Will & Ann Eisner Family Foundation, the Society seeks the best of the JUNIOR class and to financially assist with supporting their SENIOR year.

Zankel Scholar
In memory of Arthur Zankel, the Society seeks the best of the JUNIOR class and to financially support their SENIOR year.

The Original Art
An annual exhibit created to showcase illustrations from the year’s best children’s books published in the U.S.

Members Open
Members of the Society of Illustrators are asked to create work for an exhibit based on a unique theme. Curated by Leslie Cober.

Illustrators Annual
The premier showcase for illustrators, the Annual features the year’s best works. Open to artists worldwide, entries are considered by a jury.

MoCCA Arts Festival Awards of Excellence
These awards recognize the most outstanding work on view at the festival and is open to all artists tabling.

MoCCA Arts Festival 
Manhattan’s largest independent comics and cartoon festival, featuring masters of the industry as well as newcomers and fan favorites!

Holiday Craft Fair
The Society is excited to announce a new holiday tradition based on the popular centuries-old European open-air markets. Talented creators sell their crafts throughout the museum.