Exhibit Details: Opening Reception Thursday, January 16, 2025, 5-9pm Exhibit Related Events: Tour of Drawn From The New Yorker: A Centennial Celebration Thursday, January 16, 2025 4-5pm The History of The New Yorker: A Conversation with Liza Donnelly and Michael Maslin Thursday, February 13, 2025 Museum Mixer: Celebrating The New Yorker's 100th Birthday! Wednesday, February 20,…
Modern Comics spotlights the work of four artists whose works are among the greatest aesthetic achievements of comics today. John Hankiewicz, Aidan Koch, Olivier Schrauwen and Lale Westvind each make work that consistently surprises readers with its fresh insights into the comics form while offering deeply sensitive and highly personalized expressions of the contemporary human condition.
The Society of Illustrators is proud to present The Art of Folio, The Folio Society’s first-ever major exhibition, celebrating nearly 80 years of exceptional book art. This landmark show features over 90 artists, and celebrates the wonders of book illustration in all its diversity of form & genre. Spanning multiple genres—including Science Fiction and Fantasy,…
Artists of all skill levels are invited for costumed figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators. Wednesday April 30 is Le Soir Atelier Abene Part Trois with an evening of live figure modeling by the twin-sister costume design team Juli Abene & Alex Abene of Atelier Abene, modeling designs of their own creation. The Abene sisters were the resident costume designers…
Opening Reception: The Art of Folio Thursday, May 1 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Free Admission Join us for the opening reception of The Art of Folio, The Folio Society’s first-ever major exhibition, showcasing nearly 80 years of exceptional book illustration. Enjoy free admission to the museum from 6:00 to 9:00pm, with opening remarks at…
Meet French author and illustrator, Arnaud Denis for an exciting bilingual and colorful board book workshop! Arnaud will read his latest book, Miaaam! and two more books, Le Loup and Ouiii! showcasing his dynamic visual storytelling. Arnaud will share a behind-the-scenes look at his illustration process and then lead a creative workshop for participants to…
Every year since 1981 the Society has held the Student Scholarship Competition. Hundreds of works are chosen from entries submitted by professors of college-level students nationwide. In a competition which can kick start a career, students bring their most sophisticated, well-crafted and original work to be tested. A jury of professional peers, including illustrators and…
Artists of all skill levels are invited for figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators. Model will be nude. Chairs and sketch boards will be provided, but artists should come prepared with their own art materials. Ticketed guests are also invited to enjoy their favorite cocktail at our 128 Bar & Bistro. Please note, doors…
Mr. Fox Celebration by Elle Liu (School of Visual Arts) The Society of Illustrators invites you to celebrate this year's annual Student Scholarship Competition! Friday, May 9, 2025 Doors Open 5:30PM Awards Ceremony 6:30PM Located in the Third Floor Garden Gallery There will be light appetizers and a cash bar available at the 128 Bar.…
Explore the extraordinary world of insects and their deep connections to humanity throughout the ages.
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.…
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. Join John Rocco in his studio as he shares his process for creating illustrations, and his unusual path to becoming…
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.…
Artists of all skill levels are invited for figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators. Model will be nude. Chairs and sketch boards will be provided, but artists should come prepared with their own art materials. Ticketed guests are also invited to enjoy their favorite cocktail at our 128 Bar & Bistro. Please note, doors…
Sign up for a special 4:00pm tour of Insectopolis led by exhibit artist and acclaimed cartoonist Peter Kuper. Plus, entomologist Lou Sorkin will be on-site offering a hands-on encounter with live insects from his personal collection — yes, you’ll even have the chance to hold them! Space is limited for the tour, so be sure…
Join us for the opening reception of Insectopolis: A Natural History and enjoy free admission to the museum from 5–9pm! The night will feature drink specials at The 128 Bar, including $9 cocktails during Golden Hour (5–6 PM), plus live music. Want to dive deeper? Sign up for a special 4:00pm tour of Insectopolis led by…
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.…
Walk Your Path (Recorre Tu Camino)- Join husband-and-wife team Rudy Gutierrez (Artist, Illustrator, and Educator) and DK Dyson (Author and "Yogini Sonic Songstress") for an inspiring exploration of art and music. Rudy and DK are "Dream Walkers" traveling independently and together towards their visual and sonic missions. They are dedicated to following their dreams without…