Mayor Michael Bloomberg will be proclaiming the second week of November as Illustration Week. (?) A representative from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs will be presenting the Proclamation during the Summer Illustration Art Academy Reception at the Society of Illustrators on Friday, November 5 at 5pm.
This exhibition “celebrates the fine art of children’s book illustration.” This juried show is in its 27th year and will present the exciting market of children’s literature. Over 150 original works selected from the books themselves will be on display. This is the only retrospective of the original art for this field. Gold and silver awards winners will be featured along with the Founder’s Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award.more information... ............. (thank you, Betsy) 3 books art directed by Neil Swaab are in this show: Fiona Loves the Night illustrated by Amanda Shepherd, Hansel and Diesel, illustrated by David Gordon, and Phooey!, illustrated by Marc Rosenthal.