BIC 2019 - House of Illustration

BIC 2019

This year's competition is now open!

This year we are asking you to submit three illustrations and a binding design for Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. 

The competition is open to illustrators over the age of 18 from anywhere in the world, both student and professional, who have not been previously published by The Folio Society.

The winner will receive a career-changing commission and will be paid £5,000 to complete a total of nine illustrations and a binding design for the book, which will be published by The Folio Society in 2019. Five shortlisted entries will each receive £500. The winner of our People's Choice award will receive books worth £100 from The Folio Society and a year’s membership to House of Illustration.

Synopsis

Howl’s Moving Castle is a best-selling fantasy novel by Diana Wynne Jones. It tells the story of Sophie Hatter who lives in Ingary, a land of seven-league boots, fire demons, witches, wizards and their apprentices, and just a few alternative worlds. When Sophie sets out to make her fortune, she unknowingly displeases the Witch of the Waste who turns her into an old crone. Her only hope of breaking the spell lies in Wizard Howl and his erratic moving castle…

Where to read the book

Howl’s Moving Castle is available as a paperback and e-book.

Key dates

Tuesday 8 January 2019: competition closes at 9am GMT

Thursday 1 February 2019: longlist announced and voting opens for The People’s Choice Award

Tuesday 26 February 2019: winner, shortlist and The People’s Choice Award winner announced at an Awards Night at House of Illustration

Link official page : https://houseofillustration.org.uk/get_involved/bic-2019

Rules : https://houseofillustration.org.uk/get_involved/bic-2019-how-to-enter

Competiton deadline: 9am GMT on Tuesday 8 January 2019

Inktober 2018

Salve a tutti quest'anno anche io ho deciso di farmi influenzare dall'INKTOBER sto seguendo la lista ufficiale, eccola :

Il personaggio che non mancherà nel mio INKTOBER sarà il mio gatto, e via via lo ritrarrò nelle varie situazioni. Ecco a voi alcuni giorni...

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Cosa bolle in pentola

Buongiorno a tutti...  ecco alcuni appuntamenti dove mi potrete trovare con le mie illustrazioni:


Save#Borsalino settembre 2018 Alessandria :  Sono 160 tra disegni, illustrazioni, schizzi arrivati un po’ da tutta Italia. Le firme sono tante dall’alessandrino Riccardo Guasco, il primo ad utilizzare in un suo disegno l’hashtag save Borsalino, fino al noto vignettista Mario “Bort” Bortolato
https://alessandria.today/2018/09/09/save-borsalino-mostra-e-performance-teatrale-di-lia-tommi/

L'illustrazione da cercare? ... eccola

SeaGallery presso la Sagra del Surf 6-7 ottobre 2018 Putzu Idu - San Vero Milis OR: Una manifestazione culturale con l’obbiettivo di valorizzare il connubio tra lo sport del Surfing e il territorio ospitante, tramite un appuntamento di due giorni con feste ed intrattenimenti, detta la “Sagra del Surf di Capo Mannu”, in un mix di attività surfistiche, cultura e culinaria locale, dove riunire addetti al settore e appassionati, ma anche curiosi e neofiti. Sfruttando le date del 6 e 7 Ottobre quale weekend d’apertura del programma dei “FISW SURFGAMES 2018 campionato italiano assoluto di Surf, Capo Mannu” con un area allestita per intrattenimenti musicali e animazione in un Surf-Village di tensostrutture e spazi espositivi per le aziende presenti, dando la possibilità di conoscere e testare materiai Surf oltre a gustare il prodotti locali dell’isola.

Seconda Edizione.
Con Il Patrocinio del Comune di San Vero Milis, Comune di Oristano.

https://www.facebook.com/events/158607151464944/?active_tab=about

Alcune delle illustrazioni che troverete esposte:

Vernissage di illustrazione

La Infomouse Soc. Coop. Sociale 

presenta

Vernissage d'illustrazione

realizzato da tre giovani illustratrici

Cristiana Casu - Federica Nocco - Evelise Obinu

Vernissage d'illustrazione è un esposizione di opere delle tre artiste sul loro mondo immaginario.

Inaugurazione domenica 8 luglio alle ore 20.00 presso la sede della Infomouse in via Stazione 1 a Musei - SU -

Vi aspettiamo!

Per info: coopinfomouse@gmail.com - cell. 3939798282 

Cristiana Casu : http://matitarcobaleno.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html

Federica Nocco : https://www.facebook.com/fedenoccoillustrazioni/

Evelise Obinu : http://eveliseobinu.blogspot.com/

Programma attività estive 2018

Hai tra i 3 e i 14 anni? Ti piace disegnare? Illustrare? Il fumetto e il manga?
allora stai leggendo l'articolo giusto.
Quest'estate la coop Infomouse organizza insieme a tre illustratrici : Cristiana Casu, Federica Nocco ed Evelise Obinu, dei laboratori di illustrazione all'insegna del divertimento.
Ecco la locandina con gli eventi:

I moduli sono disponibili presso la Biblioteca Comunale di Musei, e possono essere richiesti alla seguente mail : coopinfomouse@gmail.com
Scadenza iscrizioni il 28 giugno 2018.

Pre iscrizioni al corso di disegno per bambini e ragazzi

Sono aperte le pre iscrizioni al corso di disegno per bambini e ragazzi dai 4 ai 14 anni, da farsi entro il 19 giugno p.v., il corso si svolgerà il sabato mattina, a Musei (SU) in via Stazione,1.

Per informazioni e costi contattare la Infomouse alla mail : coopinfomouse@gmail.com, oppure compilare il modulo di preiscrizione e inserire nelle note i quesiti sul corso.

Link al modulo di iscrizione: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSditEJ8QcYDbHK25H2GLPWRjn68Jjlb10fBfWDR5FVFnXOs5A/viewform

Si svolgeranno inoltre un corso di acquarello e un altro corso di illustrazione, sempre rivolto a bambini e ragazzi, con le date ancora da definire, se vi interessa e volete restare informati seguite la pagina su FB : https://www.facebook.com/casagiardinominipin/

JIA Illustration Award 2018

Organised by Japan Illustrators’ Association, the most popular organisation of professional illustrators in Japan, the Illustration Award is held annually since 2000, drawing thousands of professional and amateur talents worldwide.





There are no themes.

All entries must be the original work of the entrant, and you may submit a maximum of 5 illustrations. Images must be in electronic format (JPEG files). The width and the heights should be within 2,000 pixels, up to 1MB for each work.

The copyright of the images remains with the authors.

Entry fees:

• 1 image: 3,700 yen (approx. 35 USD)
• 2 images: 6,900 yen (approx. 65 USD)
• 3 images: 10,100 yen (approx. 95 USD)
• 4 images: 13,300 yen (approx. 125 USD)
• 5 images: 16,500 yen (approx. 155 USD)


Eligibility

Open to anyone worldwide.


Prize

• Grand Prix: 300,000 yen (approx. 2,825 USD)
• Judge’s Special Prize: 100,000 yen (approx. 942 USD)
• Holbein Prize: Acryla Gouache 102 Colors
• Excellent Prize (10): 20,000 yen each (approx. 188 USD)
• Fine Work Prize (30): Certificate of commendation

Moreover, the prize winners will appear in the Japan Illustrators’ Association annual book.

Deadline:  June 30, 2018

Official page : https://jpn-illust.com/english/compe/index.html

XXII A La Orilla Del Viento Picture Book Competition

To promote creative literature and art for children and young adults, Fondo de Cultura Económica invites authors and illustrators from around the world to submit entries for its XXII A la Orilla del Viento Picture Book Competition.

Writers and illustrators may submit entries, provided that their work is in Spanish language. Stories must be told through the interaction or close interrelation between images and a brief text. Stories told purely through images are acceptable, but books without illustrations are not eligible.


Entries can have any theme, book layout, and illustration technique, with a maximum length of 48 pages and a minimum of 16 (only interior pages count).

Both text and illustrations of entries must be completely unpublished.

Entries must be submitted as dummies with the finished design, text, colour, and illustrations, the closest version to the final book.

There is no entry fee.


Eligibility

Open worldwide to anyone, 18 years or over.


Prize

The winner will receive 150,000 Mexican Pesos (approx. 8,165 USD) as an advance against royalties, and the publication of the book.


Deadline:  August 31, 2018

Official page : http://www.fondodeculturaeconomica.com/invitaciones/2018/aov.html

AOI Poster Prize For Illustration 2019

The Association of Illustrators (AOI) in partnership with London Transport Museum, is delighted to announce that submissions are now welcome for the Poster Prize for Illustration 2019.

This year the theme is "London Stories".

Artists are invited to visually capture a familiar or lesser-known narrative in a single image. All stories, current or historical, real or fictional which feature this amazing city are welcome – your imagination is the limit. Stories could be those seen in a film or play, heard in poetry or music, or read in literature. They may be family anecdotes, or an impression of your daily observations. Your visual story could be inspired by London’s history or contemporary city living. What stories does London have to tell?

All artworks should be in portrait format. London Transport Museum prefers that artworks conform to actual or pro rata standard poster sized: Double Royal – 635 x 1016mm (25 x 40 inches) or Double Crown – 505 x 760mm (20 x 30 inches). However, for this exhibition these sizes are not prescriptive.

There is no entry fee.


Eligibility

Open to illustrators and students of illustration throughout the world, regardless whether they are members of the Association of Illustrators or not.


Prize

• First prize: 2000 GBP (approx. 2,730 USD) and display of image on a LTM poster
• Second prize: 1000 GBP (approx. 1,365 USD)
• Third prize: 750 GBP (approx. 1,020 USD)

There is also the possibility that your shortlisted image will be featured on merchandise sold in London Transport Museum's shop.

Moreover, the top 100 entries selected by a panel of judges will be displayed in an exhibition at London Transport Museum that will run from February to Summer 2019. The winners will be announced at a private award ceremony that will take place in Jan/Feb 2019.


 Deadline:  July 16, 2018

Official page : https://theaoi.com/prize-for-illustration/

20th Annual Pastel 100 Competition

Pastel Journal, America's leading magazine devoted to pastel artists, has recently opened its 20th Annual Pastel 100 Competition. This international competition offers cash, prizes and publicity to its talented winners.




Entries are accepted in the following categories:

• Landscape + Interior
• Portrait + Figure
• Still Life + Floral
• Animal + Wildlife
• Abstract + Non-Objective

Submitted work must be at least 80% soft pastel. Nupastels and other "harder" pastels are considered soft pastels. No oil pastel.

Image requirements for entries: JPG files at least 72dpi and smaller than 5MB. All entrants should be prepared to be able to send a print-quality replacement file should their entry be among those selected as a winner. For publication in Pastel Journal, these files should be 300 dpi when saved at approximately 8×10 inches (2400×3600 pixels), ideally, and 5×7 inches (1500×2100 pixels) at minimum.

All early-bird entries - entries submitted before August 6, 2018 - are 30 USD per image. Entries submitted after the early-bird deadline are subject to the regular entry fees of 35 USD per image. Regular deadline is September 4, 2018.


Eligibility

Open worldwide to artists aged 16 or older.


Prize

• First Prize: 5,000 USD cash
• Second Prize: 2,500 USD cash
• Third Prize: assortment of pastels and pastel surfaces (valued over 2,000 USD)
• Fourth Prize: assortment of pastels and pastel surfaces (valued over 1,500 USD)
• Fifth Prize: assortment of pastels and pastel surfaces (valued over 1,000 USD)

Moreover, all top prize winners and place winners will receive features in Pastel Journal (April 2019 issue).

Deadline:  September 4, 2018

Official site : https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions/pastel-100/

Nami Concours 2019

⦁Nami Concours aims to encourage artists’ creativity and contribute to the advancement of the quality

 of picture book illustrations. It is organized every 2 years by Nami Island, the official sponsor of IBBY

Hans Christian Andersen Awards.

⦁Nami Concours 2019 accepts either original illustrations or digital prints of original illustrations as entries.

No entries will be returned.

⦁Nami Concours 2019 selects the winners from among shortlisted candidates selected during the

preliminary round of judging.

⦁Nami Concours 2019 holds the award ceremony and special exhibition during the 2019 Nami Island

International Children’s Book Festival.

⦁Nami Concours 2019 invites the Grand Prix winner, Golden Island winners, and Green Island winners

to the opening ceremony of Nami Island International Children’s Book Festival in 2019 with travel expenses provided.

⦁Nami Concours 2019 publishes a catalogue featuring the shortlisted candidates for international

promotional purposes.

1. Eligibility Open to all picture book illustrators in the world


2. Theme No restriction


3. Application Period 1 July 2018 ~ 31 August 2018 (Korean Standard Time)


4. Conditions

a. Illustrations for picture book

b. A set of illustrations should comprise one story

c. Preliminary judging: 5 illustrations per entry / Final judging: 5 ~ 10 illustrations per entry

d. Data size: No bigger than 20MB in total (RGB format/jpg, jpeg file)

e. Entry fee: Free of charge


5. Entry Method

a. Upload digital images to Nami Concours official website after the completion of online application form

b. Official website: www.namiconcours.com


6. Judging

a. Preliminary judging: International jury composed of renowned professionals will shortlist successful

candidates up to 10x more than the actual number of winners

b. Final judging: International jury will gather to decide final winners


7. Submission for the Final Round of Judging

a. Eligibility: Shortlisted candidates who are selected in the preliminary judging

b. Deadline: 30 November 2018 (Korean Standard time)

c. Contents of entry: Either originals or quality prints of the illustrations submitted

for the preliminary judging (No entries will be returned)


8. Awards

Grand Prix 1 (Plaque and USD 10,000)

Golden Island 2 (Plaque and USD 5,000)

Green Island 5 (Plaque and USD 2,000)

Purple Island 10 (Certificate and plaque)


※Illustrations of the shortlisted candidates will be exhibited during the 2019 Nami Island International

Children’s Book Festival and included in the catalogue


9. Results

The winners will be announced on the Nami Concours official website in January 2019


10. Notes

a. Shortlisted illustrations may be featured at exhibitions, catalogues, prints, electronic media etc.

for promotional purposes.

b. All shortlisted candidates will be provided with one catalogue after the event


※ More details can be found on the Nami Concours official website


11. Contact


Nami Concours International Secretariat

Website: www.namiconcours.com

Address: 2F 9-4 Insadong-gil Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 03164

Email: info@namiconcours.com

Phone: +82 2 753 1245

Fax: +82 2 773 1481



Hosted by : NAMBOOK International Committee / Sponsored by : Nami Island



Deadline:  August 31, 2018 

Official page : http://www.namiconcours.com/press/press_01.php?page=1&keyfield=&keyword=&num=19&re_num=0&mode=view

"Picture Compassion with “Art for Animals”

Now in its 29th year, NAVS’ Art for Animals contest has provided an opportunity for artists of all skills and ages to create images that inspire others to extend compassion, respect and justice to all animals. For our 2018 competition, we’re once again looking for fresh perspectives to illustrate NAVS’ mission of ending the exploitation of animals used in science, as well as messages of hope and compassion throughout the year.

For example, your artwork could appear in print and online messages from NAVS for Labor Day, the Fourth of July, World Week for Animals in Laboratories, or on greeting cards and in social media throughout the holiday season.

Submissions may be digitally-created artwork, as well as digital images of original paintings, illustrations or photographs. Artwork files may only be submitted via email, CD/DVD-ROM or portable flash drive. No physical artwork will be accepted.

Cash prizes will be given to First, Second and Third Place winners, one Youth (age 12 and under) winner, and one Best in Show winner.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 27, 2018. 

Companion animals fill our lives with friendship and devotion, while animals in the wild inspire us with their natural beauty. Whether paying tribute to an animal in your life or appreciating animals in the world around you, Art for Animals provides an opportunity to get creative and give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves.

Please use the links at left to share this contest with all the artists in your life!

GUIDELINES:

Submissions must be original work.
Save your submissions using the following format:
file_type
[Example: Animals in Winter_John_Doe.jpg]
Please refrain from using religious symbols or portraying animals in clothing.
Submitting artwork for consideration grants NAVS permission to feature the artwork online and/or in print publications in perpetuity. The artist will always be given full credit.
Submit no more than three works of art per person.
NAVS reserves the right to not award all prizes if contest submissions are not suitable.
Entries must be received by July 27, 2018.
Include the following information in the body of your email or attached to your CD-DVD/ROM or flash drive:
FULL NAME:

STREET ADDRESS/CITY/STATE/ZIP:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

TITLE (1):

MEDIUM:

TITLE (2):

MEDIUM:

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT ART FOR ANIMALS 2018:

Email files to: art@navs.org with the words “Art for Animals 2018” in the subject line.
Mail CD/DVD-ROMS or flash drives to:
NAVS

Attn: Art for Animals 2018

53 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 1552

Chicago, IL 60604

No physical artwork will be accepted.

Official Site : https://www.navs.org/special-programs/art/#.Wx-yooozaUl

Festival “Como Pedro por mi casa”, 2018

Convocatoria Festival “Como Pedro por mi casa”, 2018

“Como Pedro por mi casa”, Festival Internacional de Libros Ilustrados y auto-editados organizado por Julia Pelletier y La librería La Central

Quién puede participar:
Cualquier autor, ilustrador, artista o editorial que entienda el libro como un formato abierto a múltiples interpretaciones : libro ilustrado, fanzine, libro-objeto, novela gráfica, poesía visual, libro de artista, etc. En definitiva, libros nuevos, singulares y excepcionales.

Buscamos pequeños tirajes o piezas únicas que se puedan exponer y vender durante 4 días.

Cómo participar:
–Antes del 02 de mayo cada autor tiene que mandar a  comopedropormicasa@lacentral.com   el material detallado a continuación:

– Nombre del participante,  país, mail, web, Facebook y/o Instagram.

– Imágenes a 300 ppp en JPG de la obra u obras con una pequeña descripción y datos técnicos.

Selección:
La organización del Festival (La Central y Julia Pelletier) anunciará los autores seleccionados para el Festival 2018 el  01 de junio.

A todos los autores seleccionados se les hará llegar un documento con los pasos a seguir para poder formar parte de la edición 2018.

Condiciones para participar una vez seleccionado:
– Los trabajos presentados tendrán que haber sido seleccionados por el jurado convocado.

– La participación tiene un coste de 20€

– Se mandará a la librería la Central un mínimo de 1 ejemplar  y un máximo de 10 ejemplares del mismo libro. Un ejemplar del libro se utilizará en la exposición colectiva como muestra.

– Cada libro constará en la base de datos de La Central y será etiquetado como cualquier depósito de la librería. Una vez finalizado el Festival se devolverá al autor.

– Los libros estarán a la venta con el consentimiento del autor.

– El Festival se encargará de divulgar, exponer y explicar los trabajos presentados, y se retendrá una comisión de 30%  sobre cada venta. ( Gestionado por la librería La Central)

– Los envíos y reenvíos son a coste del autor.

El próximo Festival tendrá lugar del  4 al 7 de Julio en las nuevas salas de la librería LA CENTRAL DEL RAVAL (C/Elisabets 6, 08001, Barcelona)

Contacto:

comopedropormicasa@lacentral.com

Page official:

www.comopedropormicasa.org / www.lacentral.com
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