The Graphic Artists Guild will present a workshop at noon on Wednesday, October 29, called "Social Media and Getting (a Little) Geeky with Your Self-Promotion." It'll be led by Steve Broback, about whom the Guild says, "Several years ago, Steve Broback showed us what blogging offered creatives in the realm of self-promotion. Between then and... Continue Reading →
Get to the Point of Entry!
Three SCBWI members will have their work displayed publicly starting October 11 in the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art show called Points of Entry. Julie Paschkis, Nikki McClure, and Jennifer Mann will have work on display along with that of another local illustrator. The show, which lasts until February 22, 2015, will be unusual in... Continue Reading →
Get classy with Craig
Illustration class-y, that is. Member Craig Orback will be teaching his introductory and intermediate illustration classes in Seattle and Bellevue soon. He says this will be his last time teaching at North Seattle Community College before moving to Edmonds Community College this winter, so if you're a northerner, don't miss out! Craig is the award-winning illustrator... 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 →
REGISTER: Illustrator’s retreat open to all!
Registration for the upcoming 2014 SCBWI Joint WWA/OR Illustrators’ Retreat is now open to all comers! Members from any region and non-members alike can register for the few remaining spots and join us at the Dumas Bay Centre in Federal Way on October 3 – 5. Oregon-ers: we would love to have a bunch more... Continue Reading →
Illustrators’ Retreat opens to all on Monday
Are you still pondering the Illustrators’ Retreat? On Monday, July 28, registration for the upcoming 2014 SCBWI Joint WWA/OR Illustrators’ Retreat becomes open to anyone! This means that members from any region and non-members alike can register for the few remaining spots and join us at the Dumas Bay Centre in Federal Way on October... 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 →
Illustrators, plan now to get away!
It’s time to start planning for SCBWI Western Washington and SCBWI Oregon's exciting, brand-new joint Illustrators' Retreat, which will take place this October 3-5, 2014, at the beautiful Dumas Bay Centre in Federal Way, WA. We'll welcome award-winning illustrators Kelly Murphy and Sergio Ruzzier to lead us in a weekend of sleeves-up craft, camaraderie, hard... Continue Reading →