The Society of Illustrators is proud to present the return of our... Speed Round Portfolio Pitch Mixer! An event, free and exclusive to our Illustrators - S Members, (early career illustrators, 36 years or younger), will function similarly to that of a "speed dating" event. This mixer will focus primarily on Children's Book Illustration-focused works…
Meet Iranian-American author and illustrator, Azadeh Westergaard. She will read to us from her latest picture book, The One & Only Googoosh: Iran's Beloved Superstar (Viking/Penguin Random House), which shares the truly remarkable life story of the legendary Iranian musical icon, Googoosh. Azadeh will also give us a behind-the-scenes look at her illustration process and…
Artists of all skill levels are invited for costumed figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators. Chairs and sketch boards will be provided, but artists should come prepared with their own art materials. Guests are also invited to enjoy their favorite cocktail at our bar. Please note, doors for this event will open at 6:00pm.…
Join us for the Opening Reception of... Drawn From The New Yorker: A Centennial Celebration The Exhibition Drawn From The New Yorker: A Centennial Celebration It was a bold idea, maybe crazy, but Harold Ross and Jane Grant had a notion to start a humor magazine for New Yorkers. Magazines were thriving in the 1920’s…
Presented monthly, Saturday Stories invites guest illustrators to lead children and their adult companions in a read-aloud workshop related to the wide range of materials and processes that illustrators use to create their picture books. Meet acclaimed Mexican illustrator Marcos Almada Rivero in his Mexico City art studio! His featured picture book Family is Family…
Light Brunch, Bottomless Mimosas, Longer Poses! Artists of all skill levels are invited for Saturday figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators, hosted by Johnny Dombrowski. Chairs and sketch boards will be provided, but artists should come prepared with their own art materials. Guests are also invited to enjoy a light brunch and bottomless mimosas.…