Opportunities for Artists
Come join us for community, fun, and food!
Illustrator Meet Ups Info from Livna Genchel and Co-IC Lisa Venditelli Karmel
In-person Illustrator Meet Ups hosted by Livna Genchel to RSVP or Ask Questions email Livna at [email protected]
Illustrator Meet Ups Schedule for 2025 2026 Season can be subject to change.
Please RSVP if you're coming to [email protected], and hope to see you there!
In person meetups will be:
September 18th - Please join us for our next Schmooze this Thursday, September 18th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at Hanna's Creamery and Cafe in UTC mall: 4313 La Jolla Village Dr Space 2270, San Diego, CA 92122
January 18, 2026 - TBA
March 21, 2026 - TBA
Some of you have asked about live model drawing so I thought I'd send this along. It is one option.
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Questions contact Lisa Venditelli Karmel Co Illustrator Coordinator [email protected]
#scbwiDrawThis Prompts
The SCBWI website is updated monthly with the latest DrawThis Prompt. Check it out here: https://www.scbwi.org/awards-and-grants/for-illustrators/draw-this.
Featured Illustrator
The SCBWI Featured Illustrator is also available on the website. Check it out here: https://www.scbwi.org/featured-illustrator.
FYI- The Featured Illustrator page has the submission information at the bottom if you scroll down. The "APPLICATION PROCESS" section has the instructions and email address.
Apply for the Narrative Art Award
The Narrative Art Award opens to submissions in the fall. https://www.scbwi.org/awards-and-grants/for-illustrators/narrative-art-award.
#scbwiArtober is coming this fall....get ready to have some arting fun!
Also check your Member Home News feeds for messages about the programs and how to apply.
Any illustrator interested in creating art for our monthly chapter newsletter, please contact Lisa at [email protected] or at [email protected].
MayFest 2026 Illustrator Contest
Design our website banner for MayFest 2026! The winner will be attributed to our website–great for publicity–plus receive free registration to MayFest, San Diego SCBWI’s annual one-day conference.
Watch here for further information sometime after September 2025.