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ILLUSTRATION PORTFOLIOS

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QUICK FIRE CRITIQUE AT CONFERENCE

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POST CONFERENCE PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Online)

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PRE-REGISTRATION PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE

FOR IN PERSON PORTFOLIOS: SHOWCASE AND DISPLAY FOR SCBWI SOUTHERN BREEZE REGIONAL CONFERENCES

Another conference favorite, the Portfolio Showcase features the work of artists and illustrators from the Southern Breeze region. For artists/illustrators: Showcase and promote your work. This year, 2025, guests and attendees of this event include Decatur Library visitors and the public, conference faculty and attendees and others. Get your work noticed by participating in the Portfolio Showcase! For attendees and the public: View the work of new and emerging artists, as well as pieces by more seasoned illustrators. Get to know your favorite and future favorite illustrators!


Please pre-register your intention for portfolio showcase here

SCBWI is not responsible for any portfolios or promotional materials left behind.

Release Form (Required) (RELEASE FORM COMING SOON....)

Upon conference registration online, each portfolio showcase participant must read the online release form and check the box indicating approval prior to leaving the portfolio for review. 


2025 Event Details

Decatur Library, DeKalb County Public Library

215 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030

Hours of Operation: Friday & Saturday 9am-6pm. Closed on Sundays


FRIDAY, MARCH 28 (Portfolio display for the Community Signing Event)

  • Pre-event portfolio/materials drop-off: 10:00am-Noon or 4-4:15pm
  • Pick-up: TBD


SATURDAY, MARCH 29 - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Drop-off: TBD
  • Pick-up: TBD


Exhibition Materials*:

  • Portfolio (required)
  • Promotional postcards (optional)
  • Dummy (optional)
  • Published books (optional)

Portfolio:

  • One (1) portfolio per illustrator
  • Portfolios must be the participant’s own artwork
  • Please label all items with your name and contact information
  • Images must be attached/secured to the portfolio (no separate images, framed images, etc.)
  • Copies/prints only; no original art
  • Standard format only:
  • 10–15 images
  • Portfolio size (open): 34”w x 17”h
  • Portfolios/images that exceed this size cannot be accepted for display.

Business or Promotional Cards

  • Cards must be bound or in a bag/box; no loose cards please.
  • 100 cards (suggested)
  • Card size: Up to 5” x 7” vertical or horizontal

Published Book (optional)

  • Published illustrators (traditionally or self-published) may include 1-2 works for display.
  • Limit two (2)

Dummy Book (optional)

  • A dummy is an opportunity to display your ability to create a children’s book and may be displayed as an addition to (but not a replacement of) your portfolio.
  • Limit two (2)
  • Dummy may not, in any way, be a partially or fully published book.
  • Dummy must be attached to your portfolio (string, yarn, and ribbon work well).
  • For dummies that include another’s work (e.g. writing) include attribution.


Have questions?

Email our Illustrator Coordinator, Jime Wimmer, at southern-breeze-ic@scbwi.org.

Additional Resources

For more information about illustrator portfolios, visit the SCBWI Michigan Blog and read the “Portfolio Field Guide by Jen + Katie”.