This year we are back at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair giving talks on finding new clients, and offering business advice at the live helpdesk sessions at the European Illustrators Forum (EIF) stand.
There’s always lots to do at the Fair, but in between talking to publishers and seeing the huge breadth of work from across the world, make time for our useful sessions!
Monday 6th March
14.30 -15.30
EIF Stand (TBC)
Live Helpdesk
Making business easy: Saskia Cameron, the AOI’s Membership Advisor, answers all questions on the business side of the profession. Pull up a chair and we can talk through any question you have, there’s no question too big or too small!
Tuesday 7th March
10.45 – 11.45
Bonnier Books Stand
Portfolio Reviews
We are taking applications for portfolio review slots with Jo McInerney, Head of Big Picture Press at Bonnier Books UK. Limited slots available, so names will be selected at random.
AOI members only! Email [email protected] with subject line ‘Jo McInerney Portfolio Reviews’ with a link to your portfolio website.
13.15 – 14.00
The Illustrators’ Survival Corner, Hall 30
Finding New Illustration Clients
Consistently sourcing clients is an essential ongoing area of illustration business, requiring an investment in research and the creation of artwork that will appeal to your commissioning audience. This session will help you to source the right clients for you, focus your approaches to clients and increase your potential for being commissioned.
First come first serve seats.
20.30-11.30
10th Illustrators’ Dinner Party (X Cena degli illustrator)
Ristorante È Cucina Leopardi
Dinner and live drawing – Saskia Cameron, the AOI’s Membership Advisor will be there.
Set menu: €20 + drinks and dessert (vegetarian alternative available)
90 seats available, therefore register only if you are sure to participate. Book via Eventbrite.
Wednesday 8th March
12.00 – 1.00
EIF Stand (tbc)
Live Helpdesk
Making business easy: Saskia Cameron, the AOI’s Membership Advisor, answers all questions on the business side of the profession. Pull up a chair and we can talk through any question you have, there’s no question too big or too small!
We look forward to seeing you! Check out our guide to the Fair here.