The Society of Illustrators is honored to display a selection of work from the book Champions of Flight, celebrating the work of Clayton Joseph Knight (1891-1969) and William John Heaslip (1898-1970). Knight and Heaslip were the two preeminent American aviation…
What does Flourish mean to you? On display at the Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators, "FLOURISH" features a selection of art from the Society of Illustrators members. Artist members (Illustrator and Illustrator-S) are asked to create an…
Founded in 1980 by illustrators’ agent and art director Dilys Evans, this exhibit showcases original art from the year’s best children’s books as determined by a jury of outstanding illustrators, art directors, and editors. The jury also selects Gold and Silver…
Presented monthly, Saturday Stories invites guest illustrators to lead children and their adult companions in a read-aloud Zoom workshop related to the wide range of materials and processes that illustrators use to create their picture books. Join vibrant and dynamic…
Eric Godal had a target on his back. Hated by the Nazis for his cartoons mocking Adolf Hitler, Godal was one of the first artists whom the Gestapo—the Nazi secret police—sought to arrest following Hitler’s rise to power in Germany…
The Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators is proud to present Illustrators 64, an annual exhibit featuring the most outstanding works of the year by leading contemporary illustrators worldwide. Voted on by a prestigious international jury of renowned…
On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard gunned down unarmed college students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State University. In a deadly barrage of 67 shots, 4 students were killed and 9 shot and wounded. It was the…
For staff and visitor safety, the January 12th Sketch Night has been canceled and will be moved to a later date. Ticket holders will be contacted.Artists of all skill levels are invited for figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators.…
Join acclaimed cartoonist Maria Scrivan for an exciting comics and cartooning Virtual Saturday Stories workshop! Maria will share her behind the scenes look at her latest graphic novel, Absolutely Nat. Maria takes her experience from being a syndicated cartoonist, magazine cartoonist, greeting card artist and graphic novelist to show…
For staff and visitor safety, the January 19th Sketch Night has been canceled and will be moved to a later date. Ticket holders will be contacted.Artists of all skill levels are invited for figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators.…
In collaboration with Gray M.C.A., we are offering a unique opportunity to join five eminent fashion illustrators as they discuss the evolution of fashion illustration as Fine Art and what the future holds for this elegant genre chaired by author…
Based on the rising Covid cases in NYC, the Society is postponing the sale of tickets until closer to the date. A one off opportunity to follow three outstanding fashion illustrators as they lead a masterclass in drawing couture live.…
Art Out Loud Online is part of the SI At Your Service program. For one hour illustrators and comic artists take over our Instagram account and share art demos, provide studio tours and answer questions live. Dion MBD, because Dionisius Mehaga Bangun…
Artists of all skill levels are invited for figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators. Chairs and sketch boards will be provided, but artists should come prepared with their own art materials.Please note, doors for this event will open at…
Join us for Valentine's Day: The Aftermath, a specially curated screening of early and rare animated cartoons that are steeped in romantic (and anti-romantic) themes. All shown on real 16mm film, with a real projector. This is a unique opportunity…
Presented monthly, Saturday Stories invites guest illustrators to lead children and their adult companions in a read-aloud Zoom workshop related to the wide range of materials and processes that illustrators use to create their picture books. James Ransome has illustrated…
As part of Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide Afrofuturism festival, the Society of Illustrators presents, Other Futures: The Graphic Novels of Megascope. This robust discussion will focus on discussions around comics and graphic novels and Afrofuturism via the new ABRAMS Megascope…
Artists of all skill levels are invited for figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators. Chairs and sketch boards will be provided, but artists should come prepared with their own art materials. Please note, doors for this event will open…
Artists of all skill levels are invited for figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators. Models will be wearing a selection of themed fashions. Chairs and sketch boards will be provided, but artists should come prepared with their own art…
A panel of graphic novelists discuss the challenges and rewards of taking literary prose and transforming it into comics. This slideshow presentation and discussion features an eclectic group of cartoonists who’ve written and/or illustrated new versions of Little Women, Kindred,…