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
Venues:
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA): Conference Hub and Check-in, Workshops, Prisms: The Illustration Education Symposium, Portfolio Reviews, Roadshow, Attendee Gallery Show, and Mainstage
American Visionary Art Museum: Closing Night Party
...More venues to come!
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA): Conference Hub and Check-in, Workshops, Prisms: The Illustration Education Symposium, Portfolio Reviews, Roadshow, Attendee Gallery Show, and Mainstage
American Visionary Art Museum: Closing Night Party
...More venues to come!
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Venues:
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA): Conference Hub and Check-in, Workshops, Prisms: The Illustration Education Symposium, Portfolio Reviews, Roadshow, Attendee Gallery Show, and Mainstage
American Visionary Art Museum: Closing Night Party
...More venues to come!
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA): Conference Hub and Check-in, Workshops, Prisms: The Illustration Education Symposium, Portfolio Reviews, Roadshow, Attendee Gallery Show, and Mainstage
American Visionary Art Museum: Closing Night Party
...More venues to come!
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.
🐦⬛ Flock to the Eventbrite link in our bio to claim your ticket now. www.eventbrite.com/e/icon13-the...
ICON13 The Illustration Conference
The 13th biannual national conference will take place July 15-18, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
www.eventbrite.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🐦⬛ Flock to the Eventbrite link in our bio to claim your ticket now. www.eventbrite.com/e/icon13-the...
Tickets will be available at the Eventbrite link below.
A limited number of tickets at various discount levels will be available, starting with 50 of our "Early Bird" tickets. As a block of tickets sells out, a new block at a higher price will be offered.
www.eventbrite.com/e/icon13-the...
A limited number of tickets at various discount levels will be available, starting with 50 of our "Early Bird" tickets. As a block of tickets sells out, a new block at a higher price will be offered.
www.eventbrite.com/e/icon13-the...
ICON13 The Illustration Conference
The 13th biannual national conference will take place July 15-18, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
www.eventbrite.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Tickets will be available at the Eventbrite link below.
A limited number of tickets at various discount levels will be available, starting with 50 of our "Early Bird" tickets. As a block of tickets sells out, a new block at a higher price will be offered.
www.eventbrite.com/e/icon13-the...
A limited number of tickets at various discount levels will be available, starting with 50 of our "Early Bird" tickets. As a block of tickets sells out, a new block at a higher price will be offered.
www.eventbrite.com/e/icon13-the...
Yes!! We love it :)
November 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Yes!! We love it :)
We're so excited to print this 18"x24" poster in full color. But we're even more excited for you to get a FREE copy of the poster to hang up in your office, studio, or home. Complete the form to get your copy — Availability is limited (Shipping to US and Canada)!
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ICON13 Poster Request Form
The official ICON13 conference poster is here! Illustrated by Andrew Haener, this gorgeous poster will be printed offset at 18x24 inches in full color. Complete the form to sign up for a free copy of ...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
We're so excited to print this 18"x24" poster in full color. But we're even more excited for you to get a FREE copy of the poster to hang up in your office, studio, or home. Complete the form to get your copy — Availability is limited (Shipping to US and Canada)!
forms.gle/NcEiK8NgNJLk...
forms.gle/NcEiK8NgNJLk...
Q: What’s your hometown? Where do you live now?
Hampton, VA, currently living in Newark, DE
Q: Who are some favorite emerging creatives?
Monet Alyssa Garrett, Noopur Choksi, Breakfast
Hampton, VA, currently living in Newark, DE
Q: Who are some favorite emerging creatives?
Monet Alyssa Garrett, Noopur Choksi, Breakfast
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Q: What’s your hometown? Where do you live now?
Hampton, VA, currently living in Newark, DE
Q: Who are some favorite emerging creatives?
Monet Alyssa Garrett, Noopur Choksi, Breakfast
Hampton, VA, currently living in Newark, DE
Q: Who are some favorite emerging creatives?
Monet Alyssa Garrett, Noopur Choksi, Breakfast
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.
Q: Tell me about your practice!
My creative practice is about the social condition and storytelling. I am always looking to research a subject when I have something important to say. I want to get to the factual information I then turn into visual messaging.
My creative practice is about the social condition and storytelling. I am always looking to research a subject when I have something important to say. I want to get to the factual information I then turn into visual messaging.
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Q: Tell me about your practice!
My creative practice is about the social condition and storytelling. I am always looking to research a subject when I have something important to say. I want to get to the factual information I then turn into visual messaging.
My creative practice is about the social condition and storytelling. I am always looking to research a subject when I have something important to say. I want to get to the factual information I then turn into visual messaging.
Maria Carluccio's bookmaking workshop I attended at ICON10 that changed my work. Rudy Guitierrez and DK Dyson's closing performance and talk of ICON12.
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Maria Carluccio's bookmaking workshop I attended at ICON10 that changed my work. Rudy Guitierrez and DK Dyson's closing performance and talk of ICON12.
Q: What’s your favorite memory from a past ICON?
I couldn't pick 1! Attending ICON1 was a game changer for me because of all of the illustrators in one space!
I couldn't pick 1! Attending ICON1 was a game changer for me because of all of the illustrators in one space!
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Q: What’s your favorite memory from a past ICON?
I couldn't pick 1! Attending ICON1 was a game changer for me because of all of the illustrators in one space!
I couldn't pick 1! Attending ICON1 was a game changer for me because of all of the illustrators in one space!
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!
I am a member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Illustrators NY, Board of Trustees of the Norman Rockwell Museum, International Association of Illustration Academics, and the 2025 Society of Illustrators’ Distinguished Educator of the Arts.
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I am a member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Illustrators NY, Board of Trustees of the Norman Rockwell Museum, International Association of Illustration Academics, and the 2025 Society of Illustrators’ Distinguished Educator of the Arts.
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.
Q: Who are some favorite emerging creatives?
Want to shout out my previous professors, Frank Norton, Dan Padavic, and Kelly Ludwig.
frank-norton.com
www.vahallastudios.com
www.kellyludwig.com
Want to shout out my previous professors, Frank Norton, Dan Padavic, and Kelly Ludwig.
frank-norton.com
www.vahallastudios.com
www.kellyludwig.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Q: Who are some favorite emerging creatives?
Want to shout out my previous professors, Frank Norton, Dan Padavic, and Kelly Ludwig.
frank-norton.com
www.vahallastudios.com
www.kellyludwig.com
Want to shout out my previous professors, Frank Norton, Dan Padavic, and Kelly Ludwig.
frank-norton.com
www.vahallastudios.com
www.kellyludwig.com
Q: What’s your hometown? Where do you live now?
Southwest Missouri is where I call home. It gave me a good appreciation for the outdoors, but helped me strive to reach farther, leading me to KC where I currently reside.
Southwest Missouri is where I call home. It gave me a good appreciation for the outdoors, but helped me strive to reach farther, leading me to KC where I currently reside.
October 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Q: What’s your hometown? Where do you live now?
Southwest Missouri is where I call home. It gave me a good appreciation for the outdoors, but helped me strive to reach farther, leading me to KC where I currently reside.
Southwest Missouri is where I call home. It gave me a good appreciation for the outdoors, but helped me strive to reach farther, leading me to KC where I currently reside.