The rightsselling frenzy at bologna childrens book fair starts on a monday, and as ever, the sunday afternoon flight from london was full of childrens book types eager to sell or buy the next big thing publishers, agents and literary scouts, along with a small gaggle of authors and illustrators. Bologna childrens book fair 2016 for dummies ied master. Each year about 3,000 illustrators from more than 70 countries submit five pieces with. Mar 27, 2015 each year, the bologna childrens book fair, the largest fair in the world for childrens books, hosts a highly competitive illustrators exhibition. Bologna book fair detail with a significant amazon building and development programme in italy under way, the diversity and complexity of the other international publishing presences in bologna, from traditional publishers to independent writers, artists and agents, was a sign that the trade in italy is perhaps conditioned and delivered. Bologna illustrators exhibition 2017 italian trade. Ill start with the bologna illustrators exhibition as its the first thing you see when you arrive. An authoritative international jury consisting of publishers. Illustrators to attend bologna book fair financial tribune. The illustrators exhibition bologna childrens book fair. Since 1967, the illustrators exhibition within the bologna childrens book fair presents the works of the illustrators selected by the jury which consists of five international experts two publishers and three illustrators or teachers of illustration. Apr 02, 2018 bologna childrens book fair is a fantastic event for anybody interested in the publishing industry, and particularly for us, illustrators this year bologna fair hosted over 1,390 exhibitors from the international childrens publishing world, including publishers, agents, and artists, giving attendees over a thousand potential opportunities in childrens publishing.
The judges selected 80 illustrators and i remember counting more than 800 names of people who entered the show. The society of illustrators is pleased to welcome an exhibit of art celebrating 50 years of the bologna childrens book fairs illustrators exhibition. Learn more about bologna childrens book fair in bologna, italy and book your hotel accommodation. Bologna childrens bookfair 2016 illustrations selected for the illustrators exhibitions in bologna childrens bookfair 2016. The illustrators cafe has always been the location for meetings with the juries of the bcbf awards and the illustrators exhibition, debates on the latest.
From the fair, the exhibition will then continue on a world tour that in the next two years will take it to several countries. Bcbf apr 2021, bologna childrens book fair, bologna italy. To submit your work for consideration for the exhibition, it is important you follow the instructions here. A beginners guide to the bologna childrens book fair by a. The group of 26 illustrators was chosen by an expert committee of publishers, editors, and cultural professionals.
The illustrators exhibition bologna children bookfair. And if youre a student or look like one you can get in for free. In the a swiss abc exhibition, illustrations by 26 artists will be shown. The illustrators exhibition will take place during the 57th bologna childrens book fair from 4 to 7 may 2020. Scbwi illustrators show your work at the bologna book fair. Exhibit booth cost starts from 3975 eur view details. The aims of the illustrators exhibition, staged as part of the bologna childrens book fair, organized by bolognafiere s. The bologna childrens book fair, to be held april 36 this year, is increasingly combining technology and tradition. Sbvv has announced its selection of illustrators, whose work will form a centerpiece of the countrys guest of honor program at the 2019 bologna childrens book fair the group of 26 illustrators was chosen by an expert committee of publishers, editors, and cultural professionals. The bologna book fairan illustrators glimpse more than. The illustrators exhibition is the perfect introduction not only to the bologna childrens book fair, but also to global kids connect conference and the new york rights fair.
The fair is made of exhibitions, events, meetings, stands and prices and represents a great opportunity for illustrators and publishers to meet each other. Illustrators exhibition bologna childrens book fair tel. Judging the 2014 bologna childrens book fairs illustrators. Beijing hosts prestigious bologna exhibition cctv news. Apr 01, 2016 the bologna illustrators exhibition, a cornerstone feature of the bologna childrens book fair, this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. She was of course referencing the stone statue in the middle of town, however i long felt this way about ever getting to see the famous childrens book fair. Even my initial impressions on the book fair are lengthy, but i will try to be as concise as possible. I got back from my first trip to bologna and the bologna childrens book fair on thursday afternoon. A beginners guide to the bologna childrens book fair by. I hope this post has inspired you to visit the fair because i cant recommend enough. I tried to get in last year but didnt make the cut. The jurors anastasia arkhipova russia, peggy espinosa mexico, william grill uk, allyn johnston usa,bernd molcktassel germany examined more than 15,000 artworks sent by over 3,000 illustrators and selected a total of 77 illustrators. The illustrators exhibition is a showcase for the latest trends in illustration and talent spotting new artists held during bologna childrens book fair launched in 1967, the exhibition displays a wide selection of artists from different countries offering young emerging talents tangible professional opportunities.
An illustrators guide to bologna book fair january 28, 2018 january 28, 2018 if youre planning on going to bologna book fair this year and youre anything like me then youll have trawled the internet looking for every piece of information and advice about the fair that you can find. Bcbf galleries is the bologna children s book fair museum, presenting exhibitions of books and illustrations to the worldwide community of book professionals and children and young adult book lovers. For more than half a century the bologna childrens book fair has been the main location. Illustrators exhibition deadline october 4 th back in may we told you to be on the lookout for information on how to enter the 2018 illustrators exhibition of the bologna childrens book fair, so you may have seen already that they announced the call for submissions on their facebook post where you can follow the links, or follow. So if youre planning on going that alone might be worth the effort of entering. The 2020 illustrators annual collects the illustrations of the 76 artists 75 works, one twohanded work selected for the 53 rd illustrators exhibition. Each year, the bologna childrens book fair, the largest fair in the world for childrens books, hosts a highly competitive illustrators exhibition. Illustrators to attend bologna book fair the first prize in the second edition of the book illustration festival went to an ordinary day in cafe written by payam ebrahimi and illustrated by. Apr 30, 2018 t he swiss publishers association sbvv has announced its selection of illustrators, whose work will form a centerpiece of the countrys guest of honor program at the 2019 bologna childrens book fair. During the fair, but separate from it, some major awards are announced, including the biannual hans christian andersen awards and the astrid lindgren memorial award. Bologna illustrators exhibition 2017 selected illustrators.
The 2017 fair has attracted chinese computer manufacturer lenovo, which. Scbwi bologna book fair the illustrators exhibition. The exhibit has been curated by the fair since 1967. Sep 26, 2017 a highlight of the timehonored gathering of childrens publishers in bologna, italy, the illustrators annualjuried every year from the finest art at the showcelebrates debut and storied talent from around the world, the talent that engages a whole new generation of booklovers. Selected illustrations are published in the illustrators annual shared with exhibitors at the fair and publishers across the globe. The bologna childrens book fair is key international trade fair dedicated to the childrens publishing and multimedia industry. The bologna children s book fair illustrators exhibition is an international showcase on display throughout the fair. The bologna illustrators exhibition celebrates its 50th. The following illustrations were selected for the bologna illustrators ehibition. Bologna, italy the bologna childrens book fair, the largest and certainly the most important international trade show and book fair dedicated to childrens books, wrapped up thursday. Continued growth at the bologna childrens book fair the. Sep 26, 2017 the bologna childrens book fair is the largest and most impactful international book fair in the world.
First among these is the illustrators exhibition, which has been curated by bologna children s book fair since 1967 offering artists from all over the world a unique opportunity to showcase their talent to a public that includes the most prestigious figures from the sector. An illustrators guide to bologna book fair erin mcclean. The bologna illustrators exhibition, a cornerstone feature of the bologna childrens book fair, this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. Kim clements, told us she had entered the illustrators exhibition, didnt get selected but did receive a free 4day pass to the fair worth 70. As a selftaught illustrator, the fair was a great opportunity to get professional feedback and find out if im good enough. Abadia ximo spain agnelli claire france ahn jaesun korea almeras chloe france amekan hassan iran antinori andrea italy aresti maria chiara italy asiain lora miren spain barraud marion france bastien emmanuelle france bernal lopez esther spain billaudeau julien france bustelo ana spain. For more than half a century bologna childrens book fair has been the main location, on a global level, in which to. Apr 09, 2017 so, here you had it my guide to the bologna childrens book fair. More than 3,000 professional and amateur illustrators from sixtytwo countries send in their art for consideration. Bologna illustrators exhibition 2017 italian trade agency. Created by the bologna childrens book fair in 1967, the bologna illustrators exhibition offers illustrators from all over the world a unique opportunity to display their talent to key players in the sector who come to bologna every year for the most important trade show for the exchange of s for childrens literature.
On may 4, the bologna childrens book fair is launching a series of online initiatives, including virtual events and exhibitions, and the new bologna childrens book fair rights exchange, an. Illustrators exhibition the largest and most prestigious international display of the most innovative trends in childrens illustration. Registration is now closed for the 2018 big gallery but the winner and shortlist page is separately listed on the menu to the right and here scbwi illustrators show your work at the bologna book fair. Bologna childrens book fair, from the 3rd to the 6th april 2017, is preparing its 54th edition, confirming its position as the leading international event for those. A highlight of the timehonored gathering of childrens publishers in bologna, italy, the illustrators annualjuried every year from the finest art at the showcelebrates debut and storied talent from around the world, the talent that engages a whole new generation of booklovers. Bologna childrens book fair wall street international magazine. First among these is the illustrators exhibition, which has been curated by the childrens book fair since 1967 offering artists from all over the world a unique opportunity to showcase their talent to a public that includes the most prestigious figures from the sector. So, here you had it my guide to the bologna childrens book fair. For more than half a century bologna childrens book fair has been the main location, on a global level, in which to learn.
The biggest international event for childrens book professionals gets underway in just a few weeks. Since 1967, the illustrators exhibition within the bologna childrens book fair presents the works of the illustrators selected by the jury which consists of five international. This glorious compendium of 2016s artwork and artist profiles can be read cover to cover or browsed through at. Bologna, bologna childrens book fair, illustrators exhibition. The illustrators exhibition is a showcase for the latest trends in illustration and talent spotting new artists held during bologna childrens book fair. Chinese involvement at the fair includes a large exhibition dedicated to the best of contemporary chinese illustration, over 100 exhibitors, and. The 2016 bologna illustrators exhibition is a special edition. It is the annual fair at which childrens books biggest deals are made, the hottest talent is found, and publishing relationships built and deepened. A highlight of the timehonored gathering of childrens publishers in bologna, italy, the illustrators annualjuried every year from the finest art at the showcelebrates debut and storied talent from around the world, the talent that engages a whole new generation of book lovers. If youre based in or near london the london book fair, which takes place three weeks later, is a good place for following up on leads picked up in bologna. Ive just come back from italy a trip to the bologna childrens book fair, which was amazing. The childrens book section is pretty quiet in london.
Shortlist of bologna illustrators exhibition 2018 released. The aims of the illustrators exhibition, staged as part of the bologna children s book fair, organized by bolognafiere s. The exhibition is noted for a sophisticated artfocused tone, that doesnt necessarily meet the requirements of commercial publishing, but the quality is always high. Held at bologna fiera from april 4 to april 7, 2016 the fair welcomes more than 1,200 exhibitors and 25,000 international professional trade visitors and representatives annually. Jan 28, 2018 an illustrators guide to bologna book fair january 28, 2018 january 28, 2018 if youre planning on going to bologna book fair this year and youre anything like me then youll have trawled the internet looking for every piece of information and advice about the fair that you can find. A bologna local assured me that, it will happen when galvani turns the page. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Bologna childrens book fair 2021 bologna event info and hotels.
Registration is now closed for the 2018 big gallery but the winner and shortlist page is separately listed on the menu to the right and here. This glorious compendium can be read cover to cover or browsed through at random. A special exhibition, featuring the original works of. The bologna illustration gallery is big and it returns for 2018. The bologna childrens book fair is the largest and most impactful international book fair in the world. My trip to bologna and most importantly the bologna book fair. Held annually since 1967, the bologna illustrators exhibition is part of the citys childrens book fair and one of the worlds top showcases for the genre. Charles kim on judging the bologna illustrators exhibition.
Illustration feature the bologna book fair 2018 words. Falling back on the worldwide promotion the childrens book fair hosts, in bologna, journalists selected from among the most important news outlets in the world. Bologna childrens book fair is just round the corner. The exhibition, an important international showcase during the days of the fair in bologna and the international tour during the months that follow, offers young emerging talents tangible professional opportunities. Fiera del libro per ragazzibologna international childrens book fair. Mar 11, 2016 the biggest international event for childrens book professionals gets underway in just a few weeks. We have a new procedure for submitting your entries to big. The bologna illustrators exhibition was initiated at the 3rd bologna childrens book fair and is considered the worlds leading event of its kind. The 2020 cover was made by the iranian artist hassan mousavi, winner of the 2019 bib biennial of illustrations bratislava grand prix the illustrators annual an unmissable book for your collection, will be on sale online soon.
Service centre info point illustrators near block d, ground floor 10. Bologna, bologna childrens book fair, illustrators exhibition this entry was posted on january 30, 2014 at 9. The bologna childrens book fair illustrators exhibition is an international showcase on display throughout the fair. The bologna childrens book fairs illustrators exhibition. Illustrators bologna childrens book fair bologna fiere. Aug 17, 2017 the illustrators exhibition is the perfect introduction not only to the bologna childrens book fair, but also to global kids connect conference and the new york rights fair. Id never been to a book fair before imagine huge exhibition hall after huge exhibition hall all full of stands of different publishers from all over the world, the stands jammed with amazing childrens books of all types, and the whole place packed with people. Switzerland is the host country of the 2019 bologna children s book fair, and swiss illustrators and picture books will be in the spotlight. Set to take place in december, the global kids connect conference brings together international industry leaders to discuss the impact of digital media, physical books. Bologna childrens book fair is a fantastic event for anybody interested in the publishing industry, and particularly for us, illustrators this year bologna fair hosted over 1,390 exhibitors from the international childrens publishing world, including publishers, agents, and artists, giving attendees over a thousand potential opportunities in childrens publishing. Ive finally entered my 5 illustrations to the illustrators exhibition for the bologna childrens book fair. Bologna childrens book fair 2016 reservation form for. Apr 08, 2016 bologna, italy the bologna childrens book fair, the largest and certainly the most important international trade show and book fair dedicated to childrens books, wrapped up thursday. Significant space and priority is given to the professional category of illustrators, who can find at the fair in bologna and during the international tour during the.