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Illustrators In-Person

Corvallis—CLOSED BUT OPEN TO INQUIRES—Children’s Writers and Illustrators (but not exclusively)

The Corvallis Writers Group is currently closed, but Ellen Beier is available for questions.

Contact Ellen at [email protected]


Mid-Valley—OPEN Che Gilson has started a new critique group for illustrators in the mid-valley area. They meet at the Broadway Coffee House (Monmouth Room), 1300 Broadway St. NE, Suite 100, Salem, OR 97301.

Contact: Che at [email protected]


Portland—ON HIATUS—Illustrators and Writer/Illustrators

Portland Eastside Illustrators isn’t meeting as a critique group currently. However, members attend monthly Draw Together sessions when possible (Draw Together | Oregon – SCBWI). Email Avery Jepsen-Minyard for more information.

Contact Avery at  [email protected]


Redmond - CLOSED BUT OPEN TO INQUIRES—Picture and Middle Grade Writers and Illustrators

The Redmond Critique & Book Club is currently closed, but Linnea Heaney is available for questions.

Contact Linnea at [email protected]


Portland/Vancouver—OPEN—Picture Book Writers and Writer/Illustrators

“Let's take this journey together!” PB Journeys to Adventure critique group meets near I-5 and the Columbia River. They meet at the group leader’s house or a nearby community center. Email Sandy DelMoral for more information.

Contact Sandy at [email protected]


updated 10/20/2025