It's coming: by DECEMBER 1, 2015, you should submit your work for the annual Tomie de Paola Illustrator Award, given annually to an illustrator of promise chosen by the master himself. The lucky winner will receive a fully paid trip to the NYC Conference in February 2016, as well as accommodations. And, you'll be featured... Continue Reading →
League of mentors wanted!
The League of Exceptional Writers is a free mentoring program sponsored by the Oregon SCBWI and Powells. Our goal is to help avid young writers and illustrators find their fellow book people and learn about the craft and business of making books. Our past mentors have included authors, illustrators, poets, comic book and graphic novel... Continue Reading →
The perks of being a writer/illustrator….
Writers and Illustrators: Apply for a retreat at Centrum! Spots are available in February and March, as well as through June, for Artist and Writer Residencies at Centrum in Port Townsend. Residents are given an apartment and access to the grounds and beach. The fee is $400 for the week. This is a marvelous opportunity... Continue Reading →
Apply for a 4Culture Project Grant
Two 4Culture grants to individuals are currently open for submission. 4Culture is the cultural arts organization for King County and their grants benefit King County residents. For creative artists and heritage-related projects by individuals, money for Art Projects and Heritage Projects is available. Both grants require a project proposal and other submission materials.Though these annual programs are... Continue Reading →
Picture book/agent opportunity!
Opportunity comes knocking: One of our roundtable critique faculty, for the upcoming April conference, might be looking for you. Here's what she has in mind... I'm Clelia Gore, literary agent specializing in children's books at the Mercer Island-based Martin Literary Management. I recently realized that the Kraken, the mythical sea beast that has been having... Continue Reading →
Tick-tick-tick…
And.... time's about up! Illustrators — submissions for the SCBWI WWA Illustrator Exhibit this October in Tacoma are due by the end of the day this Friday. And there's still room for yours. Do it now! While the entire scope of Washington’s state history is fair game for your artwork, contemporary life can be inspiration... Continue Reading →
Last chance to submit!
There are only about ten days until the submission deadline to have your art considered for the SCBWI Western Washington winter exhibit at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma. Submission deadline: Friday, August 29, 2014. Submitted artwork, whether existing work or created specifically for the exhibit, must be inspired by the events, myths, landscape,... Continue Reading →
Still plenty of time to go down in history
Artists, you wanna be part of SCBWI Western Washington's winter exhibit at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma this year, dontcha? Good thing you've still got plenty of time to submit your art for consideration! Submission deadline: Friday, August 29, 2014. The show will be held November 2014 through January 2015, and the... Continue Reading →
Illustrators: SI call for entries
Applications are now open for The Society of Illustrators Original Art Show 2014. Printed books or F&Gs for books published in 2013/2014 are eligible for this prestigious show; publishers often enter but illustrators can enter themselves, too (although self-published titles are not eligible). A few details: Exhibition dates: October 22 - December 20, 2014Application deadline:... Continue Reading →
Hey you, Washington artists!
SCBWI Western Washington will take part in a winter exhibit at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma this year, and you're invited to submit art for consideration. The show will be held November 2014 through January 2015, and the exhibit space is adjacent to the museum store and open to the public free of... Continue Reading →