Portfolio Showcase
SCBWI-MI Spring Conference Portfolio Showcase
PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE DESCRIPTION:
Enter the Portfolio Showcase for a fun and FREE opportunity to share your work! Portfolios will be on display throughout the day with time built into the schedule for viewing, plus attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite.
GUIDELINES:
- Must be a registered attendee of the 2025 Spring Conference to participate
- Maximum size (measurement when open): 32"W x 15"H
- 10-15 images
- Copies or prints; Do not include original materials
- Include your name and contact information on your portfolio
- Small stack of business cards or postcards may be included
- No AI generated artwork. **
*Portfolios may be picked up anytime prior to the end of the conference*
WAIVER:
I understand that SCBWI will make every effort to protect each attendee’s portfolio submission, but cannot accept responsibility for damage or theft. I will include only copies or prints and not original artwork within my portfolio. Display your portfolio for a fun competition judged by your peers! Certificates will be awarded to winners in several categories.
*See the Portfolio Field Guide (below) for guidance in putting together a physical portfolio.
There is NO FEE to enter.
***Due to limited space, we will not be able to display last minute additions. All participants must indicate that they would like to participate in the Portfolio Showcase during the registration process.***
**SCBWI Policy on AI
For over 50 years, SCBWI has encouraged and celebrated the creativity, dedication, and lived experiences of our members. This is a bedrock principle of our organization. Therefore, we are opposed to any use of text-prompted generative AI in writing, illustrating or other aspects of creating children’s books until fair policies and regulations are established to protect the work of all human creators. Currently, generative AI developers train their systems on human-made work, unethically using and copying this work without regard for copyright, credit, or compensation. Our position on AI goes beyond these immediate issues. While generative AI is an intriguing technology, we don’t believe it produces unique and meaningful creations. As a community, we craft and cherish transformative books brought to life through imagination and talent, human heart and soul. The power and joys of children’s literature originate from a creator’s inventiveness, talents, and hard-earned skills. We have a responsibility to young readers everywhere to make the immersive books they need and deserve. The stories and art we create have the power to change lives. We make books to share ourselves and inspire others. It is long, difficult, and immensely personal work, and it cannot be any other way. No technology can ever replace your labors, your vision, and your urge to create. Our community wants to see the world through your eyes, and hear your voice. Young people need books as singular and original as you.
