ILLUSTRATION CALL FOR ART

CALL FOR CONFERENCE ART: “STRONGER TOGETHER” 

Southern Breeze SCBWI Conference – Atlanta, Ga 

The Southern Breeze region of SCBWI invites member illustrators to submit original artwork that embodies our 2027 conference theme: “STRONGER TOGETHER”. This artwork will be featured across various conference materials, including the website, printed programs, social media banners, signage and possible merchandise for our event. 

**NOTE: YOU MUST BE A SOUTHERN BREEZE MEMBER AND CURRENT WITH SCBWI **

We are looking for illustrations that depict our theme. “STRONGER TOGETHER” has many tiers. Writers and Illustrators, communities, children playing, teachers, parents, creators, and kids — it has so many layers! Maybe it's a visual recipe? Maybe it's sewing a quilt? Maybe it's building a fort? What do you see?

ARTWORK GUIDELINES 

Theme: Interpret “STRONGER TOGETHER” in a way that resonates with the spirit of creativity, growth, and the nurturing of ideas within the children's literature community. 

Tone: Uplifting, imaginative, and reflective of the diverse voices in our region. 

Medium: Digital or traditional art (scanned and submitted digitally). Art by AI will NOT be Accepted! Format & Specs: 

•       See attached link for template sizes. You may create your work within more than one template.   

•       Resolution: 300 dpi / Adobe RGB preferred 

•       File types: PNG or JPG and PDF (*Please retain your layered files for future use)

•       Designs may be cropped, resized, or repositioned for display across various platforms.

•       Text consideration: Please leave ample space for text overlays. (example, conference info) 

The selected artist will receive complimentary registration to the 2027 Atlanta, Ga conference.  

Artist Credit: The artist will be credited in all applicable uses and platforms where the artwork appears. 

IMPORTANT BRANDING NOTES 

•       Do NOT alter the SCBWI logo. It is placed in the templates as a guide, but you may remove it for your illustration. The official logo will be added to final designs later by the IC for usage.  

•       You may leave intentional space for the logo placement — for example, in a bottom or top corner — but please do not insert the logo yourself. 

•       Do NOT include kites or owls in your artwork. 

•       This is not a logo contest — we are looking for regional artwork that visually represents our unique community. See sample templates we will use on the next page. 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: OCTOBER 1, 2026

Submit your final artwork or questions via email to the Illustration Coordinator (Jime) at [email protected]

 Please note Link folder below in each call for entries.

There is also a guide PDF in the folder along with a Regional agreement form should your work be selected.

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ALSO OPENING SOON, LIZ CONRAD ILLUSTRATION AWARD (Nov 15)

ART CALL : REGIONAL ART: NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO VIOLET TOBACCO.

ART CALL : SEEDS OF INSPIRATION: NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO TAYLOR WOOLLEY.