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The Illustrators Survival Corner


Print programme

31 March, 09.00 - 11.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - LICENSING AGENCY: Aline Gondoin (Home Made Licensing)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

31 March, 09.30 - 11.00
ENG
Live Painting Workshop with Ed Oner - Wall to Wild: Illustrating Botanical Beings Together

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
The workshop invites participants to explore characters that blend humans, animals, and plants, illustrating our bond with nature through imaginative, hybrid creations in a playful painting session. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Mohamed Touirs, alias Ed Oner, Street artist and freelancer illustrator.

In cooperation with

Ediciones Ekaré

31 March, 09:00
ITA
In Conversation with Altan: Happy Birthday, Pimpa!

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
COMICS CORNER
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER

In 1975 Altan published the first story featuring his famous red-dotted dog: 50 years later, cartoonists come together to celebrate the birthday of one of the most beloved Italian comics characters.

Moderator

Emilio Varrà, Hamelin

Panel

Altan, cartoonist; Maicol & Mirco, cartoonist; Noemi Vola, cartoonist and illustrator; Sergio Ruzzier, illustrator.

Organized by

Hamelin

In cooperation with

Franco Cosimo Panini Editore

In the framework of

Comics Corner

31 March, 09:00 - 11:00
Licensing Portfolio Review - BRAND DESIGN: Carlos Zamora (Cartel)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER

Panel

Upon reservation only.

Organized by

  Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

31 March, 10.15 - 11.00
ENG
Masterclass with Shelley Jackson and Elys Dolan - Bad Drawings: Finding Yourself through Mistakes

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
The fear of bad drawings can stop an illustrator in their tracks. Yet the path from idea to illustration is a maze full of mistakes. Learn how to use those mistakes to find your voice as an illustrator.

Panel

Shelley Ann Jackson, Associate Professor, MA degree in Children's Book Illustration, Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University; Dr Elys Dolan, Senior Lecturer, MA degree in Children's Book Illustration, Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University; Naomi Tipping, graduate; Claire Goble, graduate.

With the support of

Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University

31 March, 11.00 - 13.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - LICENSING AGENCY: Victor Bondarenko (iLicensing)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

31 March, 11.00 - 13.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - TOYS: Enrico Emiliani (Ms Edizioni)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

31 March, 11.00 - 13.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - TOYS: Valentina Luzi (Headu)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

31 March, 11.30 - 13.00
ENG
Pop up Workshop with Char-Lee Mito

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
During the workshop we will explore some examples of pop-up books and learn how to fill the prototypes with our own images to be able to transform our drawings into three-dimensional pages. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Char-Lee Mito, illustrator.

Organized by

Euskal Irudigileak

In cooperation with

Etxepare Institutua

With the support of

Gobierno Vasco

31 March, 12.15 - 13.00
ENG
Masterclass with Anna Goodson - The Business of Illustration in Today's world

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Illustration is more than just talent, it’s also business. Learn key strategies for branding, working with an agent and understanding AI’s impact to build a sustainable career and thrive in today’s evolving industry.

Panel

Anna Goodson, Founder and Creative Curator, Anna Goodson Illustration Agency.

31 March, 13.00 - 14.00
Portfolio Review - Ken Wilson-Max (HarperCollins Children's Books)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 13.00 - 14.00
Portfolio Review - Shelley Jackson and Elys Dolan (Anglia Ruskin University)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 13.00 - 14.00
Portfolio Review - Silvia Vassena (Acoma Book and Silvia VASSENA @ MILANO Consulting)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 13.15 - 14.00
ENG
Masterclass SCBWI - Building a Career as an Illustrator

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
How to start a career in illustration, catch an agent’s eye, understand what sells and sustain a career in children’s book publishing. Q&A will follow.

Moderator

Sarah Baker, Executive Director, SCBWI - Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Panel

Kirsten Hall, Founder and Owner, Catbird; Laurent Linn, Art Director, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Netta Rabin, Publisher of Children’s Books, Phaidon Press; TeMika Grooms, Illustration & Design Manager, SCBWI - Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Organized by

SCBWI - Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators

31 March, 13.30 - 15.30
Licensing Portfolio Review - RETAIL/FASHION: Serena Bartolomei (Tatanatura)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

31 March, 13.30 - 15.30
Licensing Portfolio Review - VIDEOGAMES: Michelle Perez Barruos (Feenix Group)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

31 March, 13.30 - 14.15
ENG
Masterclass - Illustrators, Publishers and AI: Where do we Stand Now?

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
The AI revolution is accelerating the already fragile balance between publishers and authors. In order to react, we must be aware of the current challenges and try to anticipate what will come next.

Moderator

Anna Karina Birkenstock, illustrator and President, IO - Illustratoren Organization Germany and EIF

Panel

Nurgül Şenefe, Social Entrepreneur, Founding President of the Illustrators Platform, Founding Managing Director iP Academy, EIF Board of Directors Member; Francesco Archidiacono, comics artist, Co-Founder MeFu and proposer, EGAIR; Elisabeth Perez Fernandez, illustrator, President, FADIP Spain and Board member EIF.

Organized by

EIF - European Illustrators Forum

In cooperation with

Euskal Irudigileak, MeFu, EGAIR

With the support of

AGPI - Asociación Galega de Profesionais da Ilustración, AI - Associazione Autori di Immagini, AOI - Association of Illustrators, APIC - Associació Professional d'il·lustradors de Catalunya, APIM - Asociación Profesional de Ilustradores de Madrid, APIV - Associació de Professionals de la Il·lustració Valenciana, ASIL - Asociacia Ilustratorov, BNO - Association of Dutch Designers, Clubul Ilustratorilor Romania, GRAFILL - Norwegian Association for Visual Communication, GRAFIA - Association of Visual Communication Designers Finland, Illustrators Ireland, Illustria Austria, Illustrators Platform Turkiye, IO Illustratoren Organisation Germany, Kuvittajat - Finnish Illustration Association, Svenska Tecknare Sweden, Tegnerforbundet af 1919 Denmark, Tegnerforbundet - Norwegian Drawing Association, Illustratörcentrum Sweden

In the framework of

A combined action by EIF member associations to raise awareness on professional issues including the impact and consequences of new AI tecknologies

31 March, 13.30 - 14.30
Portfolio Review - Alessandro Pastore (Canicola edizioni)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 13.30 - 14.30
Portfolio Review - Dejan Trajkoski (Prozart Media)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 13.30 - 14.30
Portfolio Review - Gema Sirvent (Editorial Libre Albedrío)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 14.00 - 15.00
Portfolio Review - Elisabeth Perez (Bonito Editorial)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 14.00 - 15.30
ENG
Sketching the Fair: A Collaborative Visual Diary - Workshop with Allegra Agliardi and Harold Canizales

The Illustrators Survival Corner

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
A group of max 20 participants carries out a live sketching session within the spaces of the fair. The images produced will create a visual diary of the fair. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Allegra Agliardi, illustrator; Harold Canizales, illustrator.

In cooperation with

Institut d'Estudis Baleàrics

31 March, 14.15 - 15.00
ENG
Presentation - From New York to Bologna: The Society of Illustrators and The Original Art Exhibition

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the Society of Illustrators' rich history and impactful work, along with insights into the esteemed Original Art Show, which celebrates the best in U.S.-published children’s book illustration each year. Learn about its history, application process, selection criteria, meet the 2024 OA Gold Medal Winner and OA in-show award winning author and illustrators.

Panel

Arabelle Liepold, Executive Director, Society of Illustrators; Steve Compton, Director of Exhibitions & Collections, Society of Illustrators; Clare Pernice, Children’s Programs Consultant, Society of Illustrators; Laurent Linn, The Original Art Artistic Advisor, past OA Jury Chair; Beatrice Alemagna, award winning author and illustrator, Original Art Gold Medalist 2024; Sergio Ruzzier, award winning author and illustrator, multi-in show illustrator, past OA juror; Ed Vere, award winning authora and illustrator, multi-in show illustrator.

Organized by

Society of Illustrators

31 March, 14.25 - 15.10
ENG
Masterclass with Gerda Dendooven - In the beginning there was … imagination

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
And then there was a line. Or was it light and shadow? Imagination is the power for creation, but also skills are very important. And what about ‘style’? Is style something that comes little by little or do you have to search for it? And how an illustrator finds his own method to create pictures?

Panel

Gerda Dendooven, illustrator.

Organized by

Camelozampa

31 March, 14.30 - 15.30
Portfolio Review - Ilaria Tagliaferri (LiBeR)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 15.00 - 16.00
Portfolio Review - Anna Goodson (Anna Goodson Illustration Agency)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 15.00 - 16.00
Portfolio Review - Antonella Carnicelli (Terre di mezzo)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 15.00 - 16.00
Portfolio Review - Sandra Feldman (Leetra Editorial)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 15.00 - 16.00
Portfolio Review - Sarah Baker (SCBWI)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 15.00 - 15.40
ENG
The Original Art Exhibition Tour

The Illustrators Survival Corner

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Delve into the Original Art Exhibition, gaining exclusive insights into the 2024 medal winners and their acclaimed works. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Organized by

Society of Illustrators

31 March, 15.15 - 16.00
ENG
Masterclass - Ukrainian Book Illustration: from Tradition to Modernity

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
What are the roots of Ukrainian illustration, and how has it evolved over time? Panelists will discuss the history of Ukrainian illustration and how it continues to inspire the current generation of illustrators.

Moderator

Yuliia Kozlovets, Director, International Book Arsenal Festival, Kyiv, Ukraine

Panel

Oleg Gryshchenko, painter, illustrator, Co-Founder, Pictoric Illustrators Club, Kyiv, Ukraine; Anna Sarvira, illustrator, curator, Co-Founder Pictoric Illustrators Club, Cologne, Germany; Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv, award-winning book authors, illustrators, graphic designers known as Art Studio Agrafka, Lviv, Ukraine.

Organized by

International Book Arsenal Festival, Kyiv

31 March, 15.20 - 16.00
ENG
Workshop with Dr. "e" Dulemba - Using Color Strategically: Find Your Personal Color Palette

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Gain a better understanding of color through discovering your personal color palette, which can help improve your craft, make your images more cohesive, and establish your visual voice and style. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Dr. Elizabeth "e" Dulemba, Director of Graduate Programs in Children’s Literature & Illustration, Hollins University.

Organized by

Hollins University

31 March, 15.30 - 17.30
Licensing Portfolio Review - LICENSING AGENCY: Anya Kuvarzina (Exactly.ai & Art Lab Agency)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

31 March, 15.30 - 17.30
Licensing Portfolio Review - STATIONERY: Mauricio Carneiro (Studio MinaLima)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

31 March, 15.30 - 16.30
Portfolio Review - Tan Fengxia (Nanjing Normal University)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 16.00 - 17.00
Portfolio Review - The Folio Society

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 16.15 - 17.00
ENG
Masterclass with Chris Haughton - Telling Tales: From Picturebooks to Propaganda

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
An overview of Chris Haughton's picture book work and a preview of his new book "The History of Information" (DK Children): a history of graphics told through graphics.

Panel

Chris Haughton, designer, illustrator and children's book author, juror Illustrators Exhibition 2025.

31 March, 16.30 - 17.30
Portfolio Review - Ellen Venster (Venster Academy of Illustration & Narrative)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 16.30 - 17.30
Portfolio Review - Elodie Bourgeois (Editorial Juventud)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
31 March, 16.30 - 18.00
ENG
Workshop with Marianna Balducci and Sergio Olivotti - Houston, we have a problem... or maybe, a story!

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
A lot of stories begin with a problem to solve or an unexpected event to deal with. Sometimes, we forget that even the most imaginative scenario has its own logic and that we have to think as a designer, more than as an illustrator. If you know how to draw something, but you have troubles coming up with ideas for a real story, you have to test yourself with this creative marathon starting from the books “Il genio della musica” and “Le regine litigiose” with two surprising authors and illustrators. We will test together some creative exercises, drawing characters and finding inspiration from daily things and storytelling strategies. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Marianna Balducci, author and illustrator; Sergio Olivotti, author and illustrator.

Organized by

Edizioni Clichy

31 March, 17.00 - 18.00
Portfolio Review - Eugenia Mello (Enchanted Lion Books)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)

Organized by

Society of Illustrators

31 March, 17.15 - 18.00
ENG
Masterclass - Pictures in a Game. Ludic Activity Triggers Image-Making

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Games activate creative paths that are expressed and amplified through the languages of illustration and comics, while integrating experience, vision and storytelling.

Moderator

Cristina Angelucci, Consultant, Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

Panel

Irene Guerrieri, architect and toy designer, Design for kids; Andrea Ligabue, Art Director, Play The Games Festival; Stefano Ascari, comics scriptwriter and Creative Director.

In cooperation with

Play - Festival del Gioco

01 April, 09.00 - 11.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - ANIMATION: Ubaldo Giusti (Keep Digging Production)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

01 April, 09.00 - 11.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - TOYS: Ferdinando Batistino (Red Glove)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

01 April, 09.15 - 10.00
ITA
Masterclass with Isol - Abbecedario stravagante: a Bizarre Spelling Book

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
The creative process behind Isol's book Abbecedario stravagante (@logosedizioni): how to use each letter to write and illustrate a story.

Panel

Isol, author and illustrator.

Organized by

@logosedizioni

01 April, 09.30 - 10.30
Portfolio Review - Irena Trevisan (Sassi Editore)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 09.30 - 11.00
ENG
Workshop with Liu Hsu-Kung - Let’s Make a Little Book Together!

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Fold and cut one piece of paper to create a small book. Draw your name on the cover of the first page, then pass it for others to continue. In the end, you'll have a collaborative book! Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Liu Hsu-Kung, Illustrator.

Organized by

TAICCA-Taiwan Creative Content Agency

01 April, 09:00
ENG
Masterclass - Thinking Outside the Book

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
ESTONIA GUEST OF HONOUR

What are the possibilities for creative activities with children using your professional skills and your own books? Explore the perspectives of a writer, illustrator and publisher.

Panel

Kätlin Vainola, writer and Chief Editor of Children´s Magazine Hea Laps; Kertu Sillaste, illustrator and teacher of illustration; Ida Antonella Passarelli, Editorial Director, Sinnos.

Organized by

Estonia Guest of Honour 2025

In cooperation with

IBBY Estonia

01 April, 10.00 - 11.00
Portfolio Review - Eugenia Mello (Enchanted Lion Books)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 10.15 - 11.00
ENG
Masterclass with Media Vaca - Why are there no Books for Children Made by Children?

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Why are books created by such a small segment of the population, when voices could be given to all those who contribute to making our societies more diverse? Media Vaca aims to share the experiences gained over the past few years.

Panel

Vicente Ferrer Azcoiti, publisher, Media Vaca; Begoña Lobo, Rights Manager, Media Vaca.

Organized by

Media Vaca

With the support of

Ministerio de Cultura, Dirección General del Libro, del Cómic y de la Lectura, España

Under the auspices of

Plan de Fomento de la Lectura 2021-2024

01 April, 10.30 - 12.00
Portfolio Review - Giacomo Manzotti, animator, motion designer

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Illustrate & Animate: Connect with your motion design partner. Have you tried bringing your illustrations to life with small animations and want professional feedback? Would you like to turn your illustrations into GIFs? Are you looking for someone to help you animate your illustrations? Then, connect with your motion design partner! Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).
01 April, 10.30 - 11.30
Portfolio Review - Netta Rabin (Phaidon Press)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 10.30 - 12.00
ENG
Sketching the Fair: A Collaborative Visual Diary - Workshop with Mariana Alcántara, Kayode Onimole, Lychee Chai

The Illustrators Survival Corner

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
A group of max 20 participants carries out a live sketching session within the spaces of the fair. The images produced will create a visual diary of the fair. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Mariana Alcántara, illustrator; Kayode Onimole, illustrator; Lychee Chai, illustrator.

01 April, 11.00 - 13.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - ANIMATION: Viola Vatrini & Antonella Prencipe (Movimenti)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

01 April, 11.00 - 12.00
Portfolio Review - Ed Vere, illustrator

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)

Organized by

Society of Illustrators

01 April, 11.00 - 12.00
Portfolio Review - Elizabeth Dulemba (Hollins University)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 11.00 - 12.00
Portfolio Review - Joanna Karpowicz, Illustration Ambassador

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)

Organized by

BolognaBookPlus

01 April, 11.00 - 11.40
ENG
The Original Art Exhibition Tour

The Illustrators Survival Corner

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Delve into the Original Art Exhibition, gaining exclusive insights into the 2024 medal winners and their acclaimed works. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Organized by

Society of Illustrators

01 April, 11.15 - 12.00
ITA
Presentazione del Premio Livio Sossi: un'opportunità per pubblicare

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Incontro con la Giuria 2025 e presentazione del “Concorso LuccaJunior - Premio di Illustrazione Editoriale Livio Sossi” per la realizzazione di albi illustrati. Un'opportunità concreta per pubblicare.

Moderator

Sarah Genovese, curatrice del concorso, Lucca Comics & Games

Panel

Paolo d’Altan, Presidente di Giuria, Concorso LuccaJunior - Premio di Illustrazione Editoriale Livio Sossi; Loredana Baldinucci, editore, Editrice Il Castoro; Daniele Bonomo (Gud), Art Director, Book on a Tree; Anna Castagnoli, autrice e critica dell'albo illustrato; Marcella Peluffo, Presidente, Autori di Immagini; Lucia Stipari, autrice del testo 2025.

Organized by

Lucca Comics & Games

In cooperation with

Book on A Tree, Editrice Il Castoro

01 April, 11.30 - 12.30
Portfolio Review - Martina Recchiuti (Internazionale Kids)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 11.30 - 13.00
ENG
Workshop with Loes Riphagen - Designing and Painting Characters and Backgrounds

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Join award-winning illustrator Loes Riphagen for a creative workshop! Learn her techniques for creating characters and backgrounds, then try illustrating with the materials she uses in her books. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Loes Riphagen, illustrator and author.

Organized by

Dutch Literature Foundation

01 April, 12.15 - 13.00
ITA
Masterclass with Serge Bloch - 45 Years of Drawing to Keep Boredom at Bay

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Illustrations for children, press cartoons, solo exhibitions, communication works, wall paintings, theater posters... Serge Bloch enjoys connecting with people, and sharing emotions through humor.

Panel

Serge Bloch, illustrator; Anselmo Roveda, journalist and writer.

Organized by

Edizioni Clichy

01 April, 12.30 - 13.30
Portfolio Review - Giovanni Scarduelli, illustrator

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 13.00 - 14.00
Portfolio Review - Guillermo Pèrez (Tres Tigres Tristes)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 13.00 - 14.00
Portfolio Review - Maria Russo (Union Square Kids)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 13.00 - 14.00
Portfolio Review - Martha Rago (Penguin Random House)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 13.15 - 14.00
ENG
Masterclass - Creating BCBF Visual Identity 2025 and Looking Towards 2026

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
The story of how Chialab guided illustrator Bruno De Almeida towards the creation of BCBF Visual Identity 2025. A look "behind the scenes" of the creative process and a glance to 2026.

Panel

Elena Pasoli, Director, Bologna Children's Book Fair; Bruno De Almeida, illustrator, author of the BCBF Visual Identity 2025, in co-production with Chialab Design; Beppe Chia, Art Director, Chialab.

Organized by

Bologna Children's Book Fiar

In cooperation with

Chialab Design

01 April, 13.30 - 15.30
Licensing Portfolio Review - ANIMATION: Viola Vatrini & Antonella Prencipe (Movimenti)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

01 April, 13.30 - 15.30
Licensing Portfolio Review - STATIONERY: Giorgio Bertolo (Carioca)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

01 April, 13.30 - 14.30
Portfolio Review - Ellen Venster (Venster Academy of Illustration & Narrative)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 13.30 - 14.30
Portfolio Review - Harriet Birkinshaw (Post Wave Berlin Studio)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 13.30 - 14.15
ITA
Presentation of the Notte di Fiaba Illustration Contest: and the Winner is...

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Presentation of the winners of the Notte di Fiaba Illustration Contest 2025, along with honorable mentions and selected artists for the traveling exhibition.

Moderator

Chiara Tomasi, Art Director, Notte di Fiaba Illustration Contest

Panel

Beatrice Fini, Editorial Director, Giunti Ragazzi; Francesca Tancini, President of the Jury, Notte di Fiaba Illustration Contest; Eleonora Cumer, Jury member, Notte di Fiaba Illustration Contest.

Organized by

Associazione Manifestazioni Rivane

In cooperation with

Giunti Editore, Museo Alto Garda

With the support of

Cartiere del Garda

In the framework of

Notte di Fiaba Festival 2025

Under the auspices of

Comune di Riva del Garda, Provincia Autonoma di Trento, Regione Trentino Alto Adige

01 April, 14.00 - 15.00
Portfolio Review - Allegra Agliardi, illustrator

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)

In cooperation with

Institut d'Estudis Baleàrics

01 April, 14.00 - 15.00
Portfolio Review - Marc Majewski (Post Wave Berlin Studio)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 14.15 - 15.00
ENG
Masterclass - The Folio Society: Illustration and Cover Design

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
BOLOGNABOOKPLUS

Moderator

Ivan Canu, director, Mimaster Illustrazione

Panel

James Rose, Head of Editorial, The Folio Society; Sophia Schoepfer, Editor, The Folio Society.

Organized by

BolognaBookPlus

In cooperation with

The Folio Society

01 April, 14.30 - 16.00
ENG
Workshop with Felicita Sala - Character Building: Exploring Space, Stories and Imagination

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
A deep dive into character creation through playful and structured exercises, exploring their world via relationships and environment. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Moderator

Ivan Canu, Director, Mimaster Illustrazione

Panel

Felicita Sala, illustrator, juror Illustrators Exhibition 2025.

01 April, 15.00 - 16.00
Portfolio Review - Kapka Kaneva, illustrator

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)

In cooperation with

CultLitera Association

01 April, 15.00 - 16.00
Portfolio Review - Lulu Kirschenbaum and Manuel Rud (Limonero)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 15.00 - 15.40
ENG
The Original Art Exhibition Tour

The Illustrators Survival Corner

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Delve into the Original Art Exhibition, gaining exclusive insights into the 2024 medal winners and their acclaimed works. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Organized by

Society of Illustrators

01 April, 15.30 - 17.30
Licensing Portfolio Review - ANIMATION: Penny Smith (Doodle Production)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

01 April, 15.30 - 17.30
Licensing Portfolio Review - ANIMATION: Valeria Brancia (Cartobaleno)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

01 April, 15.30 - 16.30
Portfolio Review - Azadeh Westrgaard, illustrator

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)

Organized by

Society of Illustrators

01 April, 15.30 - 16.30
Portfolio Review - Solene Demigneux (Dakai L'Agence)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 16.00 - 17.00
Portfolio Review - Cathy Olmedillas (Anorak Magazine)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 16.00 - 17.00
Portfolio Review - Constanza Recart (Amanunta)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 16.15 - 17.00
Masterclass with Beatrice Alemagna - Creativity on the Move

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
From the early international successes to recent works such as "You can't Kill Snow White" (Enchanted Lion Books), "Never not Ever!" (HarperCollins),and "Pepper & Me" (Astra Publishing) - winner of The Original Art Gold Medal 2024 of the Society of Illustrators - Beatrice Alemagna's books have enchanted both adults and children, highlighting the universal value of the picture book.

Moderator

Walter Fochesato, scholar of children's literature and the history of illustration, juror Illustrators Exhibition 2025

Panel

Beatrice Alemagna, author and illustrator; Giovanna Zoboli, writer and publisher, Topipittori

01 April, 16.30 - 17.30
Portfolio Review - Daniela Valente (Coccole Books)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 16.30 - 18.00
ITA
Workshop con Michelangelo Rossato - I Tarocchi: una palestra per l'immaginario

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Antiche miniature, gioco arcano, simboli per allenare la fantasia. I Tarocchi affascinano da sempre gli artisti: in che modo si possono usare per inventare nuove illustrazioni e nuove storie? Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Michelangelo Rossato, illustratore e autore.

Organized by

L'Ippocampo Edizioni

01 April, 17.00 - 18.00
Portfolio Review - Cerise Fontaine (AM forlag)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
01 April, 17.15 - 18.00
ENG
Masterclass - A Point in a Constellation, a Way of Thinking Illustration

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Exploring illustration as a crossroads of history, origin, memory and community of illustrators, lines that trace the constellations of their graphic universe

Panel

Laura Varsky, Co-Director, ILUS.P. - Professional Illustration, Postgraduate Program, FADU-UBA; Flor Capella, Co-Director, ILUS.P. - Professional Illustration, Postgraduate Program, FADU-UBA; Martín Laksman, Co-Director, ILUS.P. - Professional Illustration, Postgraduate Program, FADU-UBA.

Organized by

ILUS.P Professional Illustration postgraduate program, University of Buenos Aires

02 April, 09.00 - 11.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - STATIONERY/FASHION: Karen Loewy (Meravillarte)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

02 April, 09.00 - 11.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - VIDEOGAMES: Jean Gobert de Coster (Funtomata)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

02 April, 09.15 - 10.00
ENG
Presentation - Talents on a Journey: Emerging in the World, Shining in Bologna

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
The stories of the talents awarded and discovered by BCBF around the world, an international panorama of references and visual languages along with Mariana Alcántara (winner of the Bologna Portfolio Award - FIL24), Heimi (winner of the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition Grand Award) and Lychee Chai (selected at the BKKIF in Bangkok, Thailand)

Moderator

Giacomo Benelli, The Illustrators Survival Corner

Panel

Mariana Alcántara, illustrator, winner of the Bologna Portfolio Award - FIL24; Heimi, illustrator, winner of the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition Grand Award; Lychee Chai, illustrator, selected at the BKKIF in Bangkok, Thailand

02 April, 09.30 - 10.30
Portfolio Review - Marco Ghidelli (Raum Italic)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 09.30 - 10.30
Portfolio Review - Pavla Nejedlá (Host)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 09.30 - 10.30
Portfolio Review - Valentina Gottardi (Cocai Books)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 09.30 - 11.00
ENG
Workshop with Jiu'er - Beyond the Page: Illustration and Pattern Design on Chinese Porcelain

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
An immersion into the Chinese tradition of blue and white porcelain decoration, between pattern design and illustration, discovering the aesthetic connotations of a millenary tradition. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Jiu'er, sculptor and a picture book illustrator.

02 April, 10.00 - 11.00
Portfolio Review - David Bennett (Boxer Books)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 10.00 - 11.00
Portfolio Review - Harold Canizales, illustrator

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)

In cooperation with

Institut d'Estudis Baleàrics

02 April, 10.15 - 11.00
ENG
Masterclass Annie Lionni and Leonard Marcus - In search of Leo Lionni

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
What we discovered by looking at all the art and other items in Leo Lionni's archive and by shaping them all into exhibitions.

Panel

Annie Lionni, Leo Lionni's granddaughter and manager of his work; Leonard Marcus, children's book historian and curator.

With the support of

ITA-Italian Trade Agency and MAECI-Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

02 April, 11.00 - 13.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - LICENSING AGENCY: Tiziana Barbuto (Booster Milano)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

02 April, 11.00 - 13.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - TOYS: Andrea Cozzoni (Clementoni)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

02 April, 11.00 - 12.00
Portfolio Review - Peggy Espinosa (Petra Ediciones)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 11.00 - 12.00
Portfolio Review - Vicente Ferrer (Media Vaca)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 11.00 - 11.40
ENG
The Original Art Exhibition Tour

The Illustrators Survival Corner

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Delve into the Original Art Exhibition, gaining exclusive insights into the 2024 medal winners and their acclaimed works. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Organized by

Society of Illustrators

02 April, 11.15 - 12.00
ENG
Masterclass - Heena Baek’s Magic Candies

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Heena Baek illustrates the genesis and creation of one of her best-loved albums, "The Magic Candies", and the universe that lives around it, which also gave rise to the picture books "I am a Dog" and "How to Make Magic Candies".

Panel

Heena Baek, author and illustrator.

Organized by

Terre di Mezzo Editore

02 April, 11.30 - 12.30
Portfolio Review - Laurent Linn (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 11.30 - 13.00
ENG
Workshop with Azadeh Westergaard - Wabi Sabi Portrait Collages: The Art of Embracing "Mistakes"

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
After a behind-the-scenes look at The One & Only Googoosh(Penguin USA), participants will embrace wabi-sabi, the Japanese art of imperfection, by drawing and collaging 30 portraits using a variety of block prints. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Azadeh Westergaard, author and illustrator.

Organized by

Society of Illustrators

02 April, 11:00 - 13:00
Licensing Portfolio Review - STATIONERY: Alberto Nulli (Origami Editore)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER

 Upon reservation only.

Organized by

  Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

02 April, 12.00 - 13.00
Portfolio Review - Claudia Lo Giudice (Uppa)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 12.00 - 13.00
Portfolio Review - Cynthia Alonso, illustrator

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)

Organized by

Society of Illustrators

02 April, 12.15 - 13.00
ENG
Masterclass with Sydney Smith - Knowing When: Choices, Errors, and Completion

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
When is a work of art truly finished? This talk explores the subjective experience of completion, examining the role of intuition, error, and personal expectations in the creative process according to Sydney Smith.

Panel

Sydney Smith, illsutrator

02 April, 13.00 - 14.00
Portfolio Review - Cathy Olmedillas (Anorak Magazine)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 13.00 - 14.00
Portfolio Review - Ken Wilson-Max (HarperCollins Children's Books)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 13.15 - 14.00
ITA
Masterclass with Joëlle Jolivet - Too Much of Everything

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
A dive into the heterogeneous visual universe of Joëlle Jolivet, between encyclopedic catalogs of the world and imaginative scenarios, humor and observation of reality, comics and illustration

Panel

Joëlle Jolivet, author and illustrator; Emilio Varrà, Hamelin

Organized by

Hamelin

In cooperation with

Hélium, Les Grand Personnes, Fatatrac, Il Castoro, L'Ippocampo, Orecchio Acerbo

With the support of

Institut Français Italia

In the framework of

BOOM! Crescere nei libri

02 April, 13.30 - 15.30
Licensing Portfolio Review - TOYS: Andrea Cozzoni (Clementoni)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

02 April, 13.30 - 14.15
ENG
Masterclass - How to Build a Quote: Getting Your Budget and Pricing Right

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Dive into common pricing challenges, explore what really impacts your budget, and share practical tips and insights on how to craft successful bids and manage budget more effectively.

Panel

Nurgül Şenefe, Social Entrepreneur, Founding President of the Illustrators Platform, Founding Managing Director iP Academy, EIF Board of Directors Member.

In cooperation with

Illustrators Platform Academy

With the support of

ZNN Network

02 April, 13.30 - 14.30
Portfolio Review - Cristina Petit (Pulce edizioni)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 13.30 - 15.00
ENG
Sketching the Fair: A Collaborative Visual Diary - Workshop with Barbara Chiamaka Chukwu and Heimi

The Illustrators Survival Corner

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
A group of max 20 participants carries out a live sketching session within the spaces of the fair. The images produced will create a visual diary of the fair. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Barbara Chiamaka Chukwu, illustrator; Heimi, illustrator.

02 April, 13:30 - 15:30
Licensing Portfolio Review - ANIMATION: Colin Williams (Sixteen Candles)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER

Panel

  Upon reservation only.

Organized by

 Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

02 April, 13:30 - 15:30
Licensing Portfolio Review - ANIMATION: Daniele Di Domenico (Kairo Studio)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER

Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

02 April, 14.00 - 15.00
Portfolio Review - Ziggy Hanaor (Cicada Books)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 14.30 - 16.00
ENG
Fanzine Workshop with Raisa Alava and Helena Malvido

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
During the workshop we will create a fanzine based on a script that will guide us in telling the story we have in mind. We will do this through intuition and spontaneity or by repeating objects much like a beautiful collection of curiosities. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Panel

Helena Malvido, graphic designer and illustrator; Raisa Alava, illustrator.

Organized by

Euskal Irudigileak

In cooperation with

Etxepare Institutua

With the support of

Gobierno Vasco

02 April, 14.30 - 15.30
Portfolio Review - Marcella Peluffo (Associazione Autori di Immagini)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 14.45 - 15.10
ENG
Presentation - The "Make a Picturebook" Project: Celebrating African Illustrators

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
From Text to Storyboard: The design and creative experience of a group of Nigerian illustrators starring in the "Make a picturebook" workshop, made possible thanks to the support of BCBF, curated by Mimaster Illustrazione and in collaboration with Book Buzz Foundation. During the presentation, the winning project, destined for publication by the publisher Tanja, an imprint of Ouida Books, Nigeria, will be announced.

Moderator

Giacomo Benelli, course leader, Make a Picturebook Course, coordinator, Mimaster Illustrazione

Panel

Lola Shoneyin, Director, Book Buzz Foundation; Francesca Chessa, illustrator and course teacher, Make a Picturebook Course; Kayode Onimole, graduated, Make a Picturebook Course; Barbara Chiamaka Chukwu, graduated, Make a Picturebook Course.

Organized by

Bologna Children's Book Fair

In cooperation with

Book Buzz Foundation, Mimaster Illustrazione

02 April, 14:15 - 14:40
ENG
Presentation – Indie Authors Book Jacket Award: Winner announcement

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
BOLOGNABOOKPLUS

Organized by

BolognaBookPlus

02 April, 15.00 - 16.00
Portfolio Review - Lola Barcelò (Kalandraka Editora)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 15.00 - 15.40
ENG
The Original Art Exhibition Tour

The Illustrators Survival Corner

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Delve into the Original Art Exhibition, gaining exclusive insights into the 2024 medal winners and their acclaimed works. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).

Organized by

Society of Illustrators

02 April, 15.15 - 16.00
ENG
Masterclass with Harriet Birkinshaw and Marc Majewski - An Illustrator and Editor’s Journey in Making Picture Books

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Discover Post Wave Berlin Studio, a creative space for high-end picture books. Marc shares his journey from artist to art director with editor Harriet, exploring collaboration and illustration.

Panel

Harriet Birkinshaw, Chief Editor, Post Wave Berlin Studio; Marc Majewski, Art Director, Post Wave Berlin Studio.

Organized by

Post Wave Berlin Studio

02 April, 15.30 - 17.30
Licensing Portfolio Review - ANIMATION: Marianna Panebarco (Panebarco)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

02 April, 15.30 - 17.30
Licensing Portfolio Review - TOYS: Paolo Stefi & Rossella Piccini (Toad Creative)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

02 April, 15.30 - 16.30
Portfolio Review - Sara Ludovico (Edições Assembleia da República)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 16.00 - 17.00
Portfolio Review - Francesca Chessa, illustrator

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 16.00 - 17.00
Portfolio Review - Kuerkamol (Gee) Niyom (Saan-aksorn Publishing)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 16.15 - 17.00
ENG
Masterclass - How to Bring your Portfolio to the Japanese Book Market

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
How do you get a picture book published in Japan? How should you present your the portfolio to Japanese publishers? Trends and strategies from an editor's perspective.

Panel

Naoko Takano, Editor & International Publishing Coordinator.

Organized by

The Japan Foundation, JBBY

02 April, 16.30 - 17.30
Portfolio Review - Marcos Almada Rivero, illustrator

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)

Organized by

Society of Illustrators

02 April, 16.30 - 18.00
ENG
Workshop - Brushes of the East: Exploring Oriental Calligraphy

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Workshop Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
An opportunity to discover the art of oriental calligraphy. Following a presentation of this traditional practice, you will try your hand at tracing your first strokes, discovering their basic shapes and rules. Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon).
02 April, 17.00 - 18.00
Portfolio Review - Silvina Troicovich (Cheuque)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite (coming soon)
02 April, 17.10 - 17.40
ENG
Presentation - Peace of Cake Project

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
A lively discussion on how a chance meeting of like minds can lead to a collaboration on an exhibition of illustrated cake recipes aimed at promoting world peace.

Panel

Margaret Anne Suggs, author and illustrator, Board of Directors from Illustrators Ireland; Renate Harbinger, author and illustrator, Programme Designer, Das Kindersbuch Haus.

Organized by

Peace of Cake Project - 2023 International Jury from the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava

With the support of

IBBY International

02 April, 17.45 - 18.15
Masterclass with Henrique Moreira and Bruno de Almeida

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area

HALL 30

THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER

Panel

Henrique Moreira, illustrator; Bruno de Almeida, illustrator

03 April, 09.00 - 11.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - TOYS: Elisa Demicheli (Cranio Creations)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

03 April, 09.00 - 11.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - TOYS: Kelly Stocco (Pendragon Game Studios)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

03 April, 11.00 - 13.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - TOYS: Alfredo Genovese & Riccardo Rinalducci (Da Vinci Editore)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids

03 April, 11.00 - 13.00
Licensing Portfolio Review - TOYS: Andrea Coletti (Ludus Magnus)

The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Licensing

HALL 30

BOLOGNA LICENSING TRADE FAIR/KIDS
THE ILLUSTRATORS SURVIVAL CORNER
Upon reservation only.

Organized by

Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids