The Art of Children's Book Illustration Exhibit
Presented by Multnomah County Library and Oregon SCBWI
September 27 – November 30, 2025 | Collins Gallery, Multnomah County's Central Library
Explore how children’s book illustrations come to life in this exhibit highlighting the creative process and varied illustration styles. Featuring sketches, storyboards, and final art from a wide range of Oregon illustrators, The Art of Children’s Book Illustration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas evolve into finished images for young readers.
⭐Opening Reception⭐
Saturday, October 4, 2025
2:00–4:00 PM
Celebrate the opening of the exhibit with a short talk from an Oregon SCBWI speaker and the chance to meet many of the featured illustrators.
⭐Concurrent Event: Portfolio Percolator Showcase⭐
Saturday, October 4, 2025
1:00–3:00 PM
In the first floor library meeting room, view the work of illustrators participating in Oregon SCBWI’s Portfolio Percolator series. This showcase highlights process pieces, developing portfolios, and emerging talent from our vibrant illustration community.
A full list of participating artists, along with links to their websites, is available below.
Can’t make it in person? Visit our Virtual Exhibit on YouTube to experience an expanded collection of illustrations—featuring far more images than could fit within the Collins Gallery.
Sneak Peek
Join us at the Opening Reception!
You're Invited!
Join us for the opening reception of The Art of Children’s Book Illustration, a celebration of the creative journey from concept to final art. The reception will offer you a chance to meet and chat with many of the featured illustrators. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 to 4 pm, Collins Gallery, downtown Portland Central Library.
The Art of Children's Book Illustration
This fall, Oregon SCBWI is partnering with the Multnomah County Library System to host a delightful exhibit showcasing the Art of Children's Book Illustration featuring a broad range of artwork produced by Oregon SCBWI members. The exhibit opens at 2pm on October 4th, 2025 at the Collins Gallery in Portland's Central Downtown Library: 801 SW 10th. Click the link for a preview of the exhibit.