ICON: The Illustration Conference
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#ICON The Illustration Conference. #ICON13 will be July 15-18, 2026 at MICA in Baltimore!
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/iconconference
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/iconconference
WHERE IS ICON13?
The 13th biannual national conference will take place July 15-18, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The 13th biannual national conference will take place July 15-18, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
WHERE IS ICON13?
The 13th biannual national conference will take place July 15-18, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The 13th biannual national conference will take place July 15-18, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
ICON13 The Illustration Conference brings the illustration and graphic arts communities together for four full days of impact, insight, information and inspiration. ICON is a nonprofit organization run by a board of volunteer illustrators, art directors and educators.
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
ICON13 The Illustration Conference brings the illustration and graphic arts communities together for four full days of impact, insight, information and inspiration. ICON is a nonprofit organization run by a board of volunteer illustrators, art directors and educators.
A limited number of tickets at various discount levels will be available, starting with 50 of these "Early Bird" tickets. As a block of tickets sells out, a new block at a higher price will be offered. Seating is limited and tickets will go fast, so keep an eye on the count down.
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A limited number of tickets at various discount levels will be available, starting with 50 of these "Early Bird" tickets. As a block of tickets sells out, a new block at a higher price will be offered. Seating is limited and tickets will go fast, so keep an eye on the count down.
Early birds, the wait is over. Our best rate for ICON13 tickets is on sale now! Flock to the Eventbrite link in our bio to claim your ticket now. $513 gets you access to...Prisms, Mainstage, Motion Commotion, Roadshow, the opening party, Kaleidoscope, the Gallery Show, and the closing night party.
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Early birds, the wait is over. Our best rate for ICON13 tickets is on sale now! Flock to the Eventbrite link in our bio to claim your ticket now. $513 gets you access to...Prisms, Mainstage, Motion Commotion, Roadshow, the opening party, Kaleidoscope, the Gallery Show, and the closing night party.
Early birds, the wait is almost over...tomorrow, 11/18, ICON13 tickets go on sale! Our special Early Bird rate starts at $513. Sales open at 10:13 PT | 1:13 ET | 6:13 GMT.
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Early birds, the wait is almost over...tomorrow, 11/18, ICON13 tickets go on sale! Our special Early Bird rate starts at $513. Sales open at 10:13 PT | 1:13 ET | 6:13 GMT.
It's here! The official conference poster for ICON13, illustrated and animated by Baltimore local Andrew Haener @andrewhaener.bsky.social!
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It's here! The official conference poster for ICON13, illustrated and animated by Baltimore local Andrew Haener @andrewhaener.bsky.social!
This Wednesday (otherwise known as TOMORROW 👀)...we reveal the ICON13 Poster!
November 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This Wednesday (otherwise known as TOMORROW 👀)...we reveal the ICON13 Poster!
Q: Tell us about your studio space!
My studio space is tight because of too many books, but its where the magic happens!
My studio space is tight because of too many books, but its where the magic happens!
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Q: Tell us about your studio space!
My studio space is tight because of too many books, but its where the magic happens!
My studio space is tight because of too many books, but its where the magic happens!
Through thumbnails and sketches I build the compositional dialog my imagery is based on. I want to communicate, but also want people to consume various messages in the semiotics of my work.
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Through thumbnails and sketches I build the compositional dialog my imagery is based on. I want to communicate, but also want people to consume various messages in the semiotics of my work.
My communication medium is oils; the visual work is about the human condition, and my research is about illustration and race. I go big with most things I do!
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
My communication medium is oils; the visual work is about the human condition, and my research is about illustration and race. I go big with most things I do!
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself!
I am a visual storyteller, researcher, curator, and designer, and have been an educator for the last 29 years. I co-curated the “Imprinted: Illustrating Race” exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
I am a visual storyteller, researcher, curator, and designer, and have been an educator for the last 29 years. I co-curated the “Imprinted: Illustrating Race” exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself!
I am a visual storyteller, researcher, curator, and designer, and have been an educator for the last 29 years. I co-curated the “Imprinted: Illustrating Race” exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
I am a visual storyteller, researcher, curator, and designer, and have been an educator for the last 29 years. I co-curated the “Imprinted: Illustrating Race” exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
Now introducing…the one and only…Robyn Phillips-Pendleton (She/Her) joins the ICON13 board as President! Robyn most recently served on the ICON12 board as an Education Co-Chair.
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Now introducing…the one and only…Robyn Phillips-Pendleton (She/Her) joins the ICON13 board as President! Robyn most recently served on the ICON12 board as an Education Co-Chair.
Q: Tell us about your studio space!
Cluttercore, I love beautiful things and tchotchke items.
Cluttercore, I love beautiful things and tchotchke items.
October 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Q: Tell us about your studio space!
Cluttercore, I love beautiful things and tchotchke items.
Cluttercore, I love beautiful things and tchotchke items.
Q: Tell me about your practice!
I love systems and design thinking. Research is a huge part of my creative process, so I am always reading and scouring the interwebs for patterns and trends.
I love systems and design thinking. Research is a huge part of my creative process, so I am always reading and scouring the interwebs for patterns and trends.
October 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Q: Tell me about your practice!
I love systems and design thinking. Research is a huge part of my creative process, so I am always reading and scouring the interwebs for patterns and trends.
I love systems and design thinking. Research is a huge part of my creative process, so I am always reading and scouring the interwebs for patterns and trends.
Q: What’s your favorite memory from a past ICON?
Watching Rudy Gutierrez and DK Dyson bring the house down at MICA.
Watching Rudy Gutierrez and DK Dyson bring the house down at MICA.
October 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Q: What’s your favorite memory from a past ICON?
Watching Rudy Gutierrez and DK Dyson bring the house down at MICA.
Watching Rudy Gutierrez and DK Dyson bring the house down at MICA.
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself!
I teach visual communications at the University of Kansas and do design research for the Global Trends and Innovations Studio at Hallmark. In my spare time, I practice yoga, read, and silkscreen with my husband in our shared studio, Yup Yup Design.
I teach visual communications at the University of Kansas and do design research for the Global Trends and Innovations Studio at Hallmark. In my spare time, I practice yoga, read, and silkscreen with my husband in our shared studio, Yup Yup Design.
October 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself!
I teach visual communications at the University of Kansas and do design research for the Global Trends and Innovations Studio at Hallmark. In my spare time, I practice yoga, read, and silkscreen with my husband in our shared studio, Yup Yup Design.
I teach visual communications at the University of Kansas and do design research for the Global Trends and Innovations Studio at Hallmark. In my spare time, I practice yoga, read, and silkscreen with my husband in our shared studio, Yup Yup Design.
Re-introducing the fantastic, stupendous Sam Yates Meier (she/her) as ICON13’s Vice President!
October 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Re-introducing the fantastic, stupendous Sam Yates Meier (she/her) as ICON13’s Vice President!
Q: What's your hometown and where do you currently live?
I was born in L.A. and I don't think I will ever leave. I love how rich and diverse the culture is here. I love the food. I am not a huge fan of the beach though.
I was born in L.A. and I don't think I will ever leave. I love how rich and diverse the culture is here. I love the food. I am not a huge fan of the beach though.
October 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Q: What's your hometown and where do you currently live?
I was born in L.A. and I don't think I will ever leave. I love how rich and diverse the culture is here. I love the food. I am not a huge fan of the beach though.
I was born in L.A. and I don't think I will ever leave. I love how rich and diverse the culture is here. I love the food. I am not a huge fan of the beach though.
Q: Tell me about your practice!
I love anything that rides the line between design and illustration. My work is bright and geometric. I work in editorial, advertising, and surface design.
I love anything that rides the line between design and illustration. My work is bright and geometric. I work in editorial, advertising, and surface design.
October 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Q: Tell me about your practice!
I love anything that rides the line between design and illustration. My work is bright and geometric. I work in editorial, advertising, and surface design.
I love anything that rides the line between design and illustration. My work is bright and geometric. I work in editorial, advertising, and surface design.
But Portland was probably my favorite. I made some of my best friends at that ICON played pac-man at 2 am with some of them (you know who you are) and then got a slice of pizza.
October 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
But Portland was probably my favorite. I made some of my best friends at that ICON played pac-man at 2 am with some of them (you know who you are) and then got a slice of pizza.
Patrick Hruby is a freelance illustrator whose work has appeared in The New York Times, the Guardian, and Wired UK. He loves color and sees the world through kaleidoscopic eyeballs. He is never without a tumbler of cold brewed coffee.
October 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Patrick Hruby is a freelance illustrator whose work has appeared in The New York Times, the Guardian, and Wired UK. He loves color and sees the world through kaleidoscopic eyeballs. He is never without a tumbler of cold brewed coffee.
ICON13 is proud to welcome back to the board the one and only Patrick Hruby (he/him), our Secretary and Portfolio Review Advisor!
October 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
ICON13 is proud to welcome back to the board the one and only Patrick Hruby (he/him), our Secretary and Portfolio Review Advisor!
Q: Tell us about your practice!
I love anything that rides the line between design and illustration. My work is bright and geometric. I work in editorial, advertising, and surface design.
I love anything that rides the line between design and illustration. My work is bright and geometric. I work in editorial, advertising, and surface design.
October 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Q: Tell us about your practice!
I love anything that rides the line between design and illustration. My work is bright and geometric. I work in editorial, advertising, and surface design.
I love anything that rides the line between design and illustration. My work is bright and geometric. I work in editorial, advertising, and surface design.
But Portland was probably my favorite. I made some of my best friends at that ICON played pac-man at 2 am with some of them (you know who you are) and then got a slice of pizza.
October 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
But Portland was probably my favorite. I made some of my best friends at that ICON played pac-man at 2 am with some of them (you know who you are) and then got a slice of pizza.
Q: What's your favorite memory from past ICON conferences?
I have a few favorite memories. My first ICON was in Pasadena when I volunteered as a new grad. I met so many of my heroes, my jaw was on the ground most of the time.
I have a few favorite memories. My first ICON was in Pasadena when I volunteered as a new grad. I met so many of my heroes, my jaw was on the ground most of the time.
October 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Q: What's your favorite memory from past ICON conferences?
I have a few favorite memories. My first ICON was in Pasadena when I volunteered as a new grad. I met so many of my heroes, my jaw was on the ground most of the time.
I have a few favorite memories. My first ICON was in Pasadena when I volunteered as a new grad. I met so many of my heroes, my jaw was on the ground most of the time.