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Illustrator Day Schedule

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 2023

GENERAL’S RESIDENCE, FORT MASON


All presentations are located in the Dining Room unless noted otherwise

(Times are subject to change.)


8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration (Reception)

Drop off Portfolios (Funston Room)


8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Illustrator Day Kickoff / Morning Announcements


8:45 – 9:30 a.m. Narrative Storytelling in Your Portfolio, Christie Megill - Agent - THE CAT AGENCY

How to create illustrations that tell a narrative story


9:30 – 9:40 a.m. Break


9:40 – 10:25 a.m. What’s an Art Director Anyway?, Sophie Erb - Art Director - Penguin Random House

Everything about an art director and how to best promote your work


10:25 – 10:40 a.m. Break

People’s Choice Portfolio Viewing (Funston Room)

*Please vote for your favorite portfolio for the People’s Choice Award


10:40 – 11:50 p.m. Finding your Illustrator Voice, Benson Shum - Author/Illustrator

Explore how to bring your own voice to your illustrations


11:50 – 12:00 p.m. Midday Announcements


12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (Pick up lunch boxes at Lounge)


1:00 – 1:25 p.m. Announcement of Portfolio Show Winners and Closing Remarks


1:25 – 1:40 p.m. Break/Portfolio Pickup (Funston Room)


1:40 – 3:30 p.m. Mingle and “Draw the Bay” Activity (Lawn)

*Please bring your favorite drawing materials.


1:40 - 4:00 p.m. Critiques (Ballroom) *if purchased.