The Original Art 2026 Awards Ceremony Reception
[vcrow][vccolumn width= 1/2 ][vccolumntext css= ] The Society of Illustrators invites you to a celebration of the year’s best children’s book illustration! Friday, November 13, 2026 5:30PM Doors Open 6:30PM Awards Ceremony Located in the Main Floor Gallery Scroll to purchase tickets. Pre-ordered tickets are required
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for all guests. See below for further information. We look forward to celebrating with you! Exhibit Dates: October 31, 2026 – January 30, 2027 [/vccolumntext][/vccolumn][vccolumn width= 1/2 ][vcsingleimage image= 162898 css=.vccustom1791908631466{margin-bottom: 18px!important;} ][vccolumntext css= ] Illustration by Micha Archer from While We’re Here Published by Clarion Books / HarperCollins Publishers Copyright © 2026 by Micha Archer [/vccolumntext][/vccolumn][/vcrow][vcrow][vccolumn][vccolumntext css= ] Featured Award Winners and Artists Gold Medal Winner Micha Archer While We’re Here Silver Medal Winner E. B. Goodale Snow Geese Season Silver Medal Winner Victoria Tentler-Krylov Antonia and Her Magic Wand Dilys Evans Founder’s Award Winner Neena Phan The Lonely Fox Lifetime Achievement Award Winners David Wiesner James Marshall (1942–1992) [/vccolumntext][/vccolumn][/vcrow][vcrow][vccolumn][vccolumntext css=.vccustom1791910060650{margin-bottom: 18px!important;} ] Event Details: There will be light appetizers and a cash bar available in the Third Floor Gallery. The terrace will be open for guests’ enjoyment. Drinks and food must remain on the third floor. Masks are encouraged but not required when visiting the galleries and attending the ceremony. The Lower Gallery will be closed during the Awards Ceremony. TICKET INFORMATION In-show artists will receive a private link to RSVP. Email jordan@societyillustrators.org for any questions. Tickets are non-transferable. Attendees’ names will be saved to a list held at the front desk. ABOUT THE CATALOG The catalog for The Original Art 2026 may be purchased in advance and will be available for pickup during check-in for the reception at the front desk. Each guest may purchase one catalog in advance. Additional catalogs will be available for purchase in person following the ceremony. Catalogs requiring shipment will be available following the reception.[/vccolumntext] This event will take place on the first floor of the Society’s building. Bathrooms are only accessible via stairs. REFUND POLICY Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets may not be exchanged for another event. If you are unable to use your ticket, tickets may be converted to a donation by emailing info@societyillustrators.org. Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve online to guarantee your seat! [/vccolumn][/vcrow]