Society Of Illustrators

Society Of Illustrators Founded in 1901, the Society is the oldest nonprofit dedicated to the art of illustration in The USA.
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On February 1, 1901 a group of nine artists and one advising businessman founded the Society, and by 1939 the Society had moved to its current headquarters in an 1875 carriage house located at 128 East 63rd Street. In 1981 the Museum of American Illustration was established which now features the art of such legendary artists as Rockwell, Pyle, Wyeth, Kent, Peak, Fuchs and Holland, as well as cont

emporary artists. In 2012 the Society received the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, and created the MoCCA gallery in the second floor. Since then the Society has exhibited works by legendary artists Arnold Roth, Bill Griffith, and Harvey Kurtzman. The Society is also proud to now host the annual MoCCA Arts Festival.

👥 Last night we celebrated the opening of the exhibition Balbusso Twins: Illustrating with Two Souls!Anna & Elena Balbus...
05/15/2026

👥 Last night we celebrated the opening of the exhibition Balbusso Twins: Illustrating with Two Souls!

Anna & Elena Balbusso travelled from Milan to celebrate their first solo exhibition, accept the 2026 Hamilton King Award, and sit down for a chat with Steven Guarnaccia .

A special shoutout to the Consul General of Italy in New York for delivering welcoming remarks, and to DJ Stout and Davian Lynn-Hopkins of for designing the beautiful exhibition catalog.

Illustrating with Two Souls is on view until July 11. View the full reception photo album at the link in bio.

👏💐 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Student Scholarship Awards Ceremony & Reception on Friday!Congratula...
05/12/2026

👏💐 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Student Scholarship Awards Ceremony & Reception on Friday!

Congratulations to all 216 of the in-show artists and scholarship winners!!

Thank you to the Student Scholarship Chair, Jordin Isip, the jury, and to all of our generous donors for making this competition possible.

The Student Scholarship Exhibition is on view until May 16. View the full photo album from the reception at the link in bio.

05/09/2026

We can’t believe it’s already been one week since Love Lugagge: Illustrators Unite for Foster Kids!

We asked several illustrators what inspired their suitcase designs, here’s what they had to say 🎤

Featured Illustrators:

Thank you again to for partnering with us on this amazing day.

🧳🧸🎨 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Love Luggage: Illustrators Unite for Foster Kids last Saturday!Shoutout to a...
05/06/2026

🧳🧸🎨 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Love Luggage: Illustrators Unite for Foster Kids last Saturday!

Shoutout to all of the incredible illustrators who participated, to our amazing partners at for making the event possible, and to everyone who picked up a paintbrush to support a meaningful cause. 💜🧡

04/24/2026

✂️📚📌 Join us on Tuesday for the launch event for Zinemaking & Bookbinding by Lauren Simkin Berke ! Lauren will sit down for a conversation with Rebecca Mock about zines, independent publishing, and more, followed by a zinemaking workshop!

There will be a book signing after the event.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in bio!

04/22/2026

🗽✈️🇮🇹 We had an amazing trip to Bologna last week for the !

We put together three incredible exhibitions – The Original Art, Illustrators Annual, and a special preview of Illustrating with Two Souls!

We also hosted a variety of panels, tours, workshops, and portfolio reviews with many talented illustrators and industry experts.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and for the team at Bologna for being such wonderful partners!

The Society of Illustrators mourns the passing of one of our industry’s giants, Gary Kelley (1945-2026). Throughout his ...
04/14/2026

The Society of Illustrators mourns the passing of one of our industry’s giants, Gary Kelley (1945-2026).

Throughout his career, Gary made a significant impact in the field as a beacon of excellence and a thoughtful mentor. In 2007, he was honored with the Society’s most prestigious recognition, the Hall of Fame Award. Gary was one of the most prolific artists in our annual exhibitions, having won over 30 medals in his lifetime. His works are integral parts of our visual culture, and we honor his life and career.

Artwork: Gary Kelley, "Seize the Moment", 1988.
Photo credit: "Gary Kelley, 2025" by Gregory Manchess

👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for the Illustrators Annual 68 Part Two Awards Ceremony & Reception!🏆 ...
04/14/2026

👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for the Illustrators Annual 68 Part Two Awards Ceremony & Reception!

🏆 Congratulations to all of the Gold & Silver medalists and in-show artists in the Book, Editorial, Surface & Product Design, and Animation categories!

A huge thank you to the Annual 68 Chair , Co-Chair and all of the judges!

View the full photo album from the reception at the link in bio. Part Two of Annual 68 will be on view until May 2.

Join us for a conversation with cartoonists R. Kikuo Johnson (No One Else) and comics scholar Caitlin McGurk (The Life...
04/06/2026

Join us for a conversation with cartoonists R. Kikuo Johnson (No One Else) and comics scholar Caitlin McGurk (The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund) about the legacy of Rea Irvin, the founding art editor at , and his satirical but sweet comic strip, The Smythes, recently reprinted for the first time in a gorgeous oversized book from .

The Smythes—comprised of John, Margie, and their two forgettable children, Willie and Maudie—are a niceish suburban family, restless in their social stature, and eager to climb a sometimes wobbly social ladder. Irvin’s distinct, graceful line renders the Smythes in all their glory and hilarity as they navigate ill-fated dinner parties with pompous socialites, fend off robbers dressed as Santa, and get chased out of restaurants by cleaver-wielding chefs.

🗓️ Thursday, May 7 from 6:30pm-8:30pm
📍 At the Society
🎟️ Tickets available now at the link in bio!

04/01/2026

We asked you what you love most about MoCCA Fest! This past weekend brought together so many artists, publishers, art students, collectors, and fans for a celebration of creativity and community.

What did you love most about MoCCA this year? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

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128 E 63rd Street
New York, NY
10065

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Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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