Welcome to the Midsouth Illustrator Lounge: A place for artists to stop by and get informed on all the illustrator-centric happenings in the Midsouth region.
Setting up your portfolio? Check out our short video with tips about what to leave in and what to take out:
Portfolio Showcase Guidelines
Portfolios should follow the guidelines:
• One portfolio permitted
• No more than 12" wide x 15" high when CLOSED; no more than 3" thick when closed
• No original art – copies or prints only
• Be sure to put your name and contact information in or on your portfolio
• Optional, not required: You may include one dummy, attached to your portfolio by string, yarn or something similar
• You may also provide one stack of promotional postcards to leave with your portfolio. To turn in, place postcards inside a ziplock bag with your name on the bag. Postcards no larger than 8.5 x 5.5"
Please note: This vertical example does not mean you can't have a portfolio with a horizontal orientation. Your portfolio can be horizontal as long as it is no wider than 12" when closed.
Midsouth Portfolio Showcase Release Form
Midsouth Illustrators Network Facebook Group
The Midsouth Illustrator’s Network Facebook Group is a closed group for Midsouth illustrator members. It's a nice, comfy place to:
• share work
• ask questions
• share good news
• get some encouragement
• get inspired!
It’s a place where we can check in with each other for inspiration and accountability when we need it. It is the primary place of communication for info on Midsouth Illustrator events. Feel free to post your own local illustrator events including local meet-ups, gallery showings, book launches etc. Some illustrator events from the SCBWI National Office will also be posted here. Click Join the Facebook Group and request to join. We look forward to getting connected!
Illustrator Peer Critique Group
1. Join Illustrator Coordinator Scott Soeder and fellow illustrators, artists and graphic designers for sharing of art and feedback on your work. Scott will be hosting an online Illustrator Peer Critique Group on the following dates at 7 p.m. Central/8 p.m. Eastern:
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Tuesday, May 12
Tuesday, July 14
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Zoom links to join the sessions will be included in the Midsouth newsletters.
2. Want to be featured in our Illustrator Studio Showcase? Email Scott Soeder at [email protected] to participate.
3. Want to showcase your art on the Midsouth website? Email Scott Soeder at [email protected] to have your art considered.