PORTFOLIO REVIEW (NYC)

Apr 28, 2008 >>>
For both illustrators and art buyers, the 23rd annual Portfolio Review in NYC is an event you don't want to miss. Click here for details.

EASTERN NY CONFERENCE

Jun 7, 2008 >>>
The 2008 SCBWI Mid-Hudson Valley Conference will be held on June 7, 2008 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Click here for details.

Upcoming Conferences and Events

Conferences and other events are posted below. Also feel free to view information and pictures from previous conferences and events.

Mid-Hudson Valley Conference (Poughkeepsie, NY) -- June 7, 2008

The SCBWI Eastern NY chapter is happy to announce its 12th annual Mid-Hudson Valley Conference will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 8:00am to 4:00pm in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Our theme this year: Kids' Books Rock!

Writers and illustrators are encouraged to register soon, as space is limited (and usually fills up quickly). Click here for the brochure and registration form (in PDF format).

FACULTY:
We are overjoyed with the diversity of our participants this year! We look forward to welcoming our faculty: award-winning author/illustrator Michael Garland (http://www.garlandpicturebooks.com); Kim Griswell, coordinating editor of Highlights and Highlights High Five; designer/illustrator Victoria Jamieson (http://www.victoriajamieson.com); award-winning author Coleen Paratore (http://www.coleenparatore.com); Alexandra Penfold, associate editor with Paula Wiseman Books at Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers; Tina Dubois Wexler of International Creative Management (ICM); and Newbery Award-winning author Nancy Willard.

Our additional critique staff includes: Tracy Marchini, an agent's assistant at Curtis Brown, Ltd.; award-winning author Lyn McFarland; and Kate Sullivan, assistant editor at Poppy.

For more information about our faculty and the sessions they will be presenting, please view the brochure (in PDF format).

REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND DEADLINES:
Registration is due by May 28, 2008, though if you are also requesting a critique, your deadline is May 2, 2008. Further, discounted accommodations are available until May 17, 2008 (or until sold out). All are welcome to register, though a $10 savings is available to SCBWI members.

For questions not answered by the brochure and registration form (in PDF format), please contact Karen Orloff at (845) 896-8038 or e-mail Val Marchini at valmarch@optonline.com.

Portfolio Review (NYC) -- April 28, 2008

The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators is sponsoring its 23rd annual Portfolio Review on Monday, April 28, 2008 from 1 to 6pm at the Society of Illustrators, 128 East 63rd Street, New York City.

FOR ILLUSTRATORS: This exciting program presents a unique opportunity for illustrators and author/illustrators to have their portfolio reviewed by scores of art buyers and agents from the publishing and allied fields. Our reputation for exhibiting high-quality work and the ease by which buyers can examine a sizeable collection of portfolios has resulted in numerous publishing contracts between buyers and illustrators. Please note that artists may not exhibit two years in a row.

We also offer, and highly recommend, one-on-one evaluations for portfolios and/or book dummies for all exhibitors. Portfolios are evaluated by an artist's agent (30-minute sessions). Book dummies are evaluated by a literary agent (15 minute sessions). Appointments are arranged between 9am and 1pm. Please note that One-on-One conferences are available to all conferees every year regardless of whether they are exhibiting a portfolio.

Registration is limited to 125 participants and only 80 portfolios are accepted. Illustrators must conform to our Submission Guidelines or risk having their portfolio rejected and their fee forfeited. For more information about this event, please e-mail Conference Director, Frieda Gates at: dfgates@optonline.net or call 845-356-7273. Please do not call the Society of Illustrators. Registration to review portfolios is not mandatory but is greatly appreciated.

FOR ART BUYERS: The Portfolio Review is a unique opportunity for art buyers in the publishing and allied industries to view the work of 80 children's book illustrators and author/illustrators, both new and established. Buyers are able to view a wealth of high-quality work in a relaxed atmosphere with refreshments and a place to meet and greet. Many publishing contracts have resulted from connections initiated at the conference.

Illustrators are not present during the viewings and may be contacted through promotional pieces available at their portfolios. There is also a provision for buyers to leave their business cards or contact information with individual artists.

Art buyers are invited to attend a mixer from 5 to 6:30pm as guests of SCBWI. For more information about this event, please e-mail Conference Director, Frieda Gates at: dfgates@optonline.net or call 845-356-7273. Please do not call the Society of Illustrators. Registration to review portfolios is not mandatory but is greatly appreciated.