Portfolio Showcase

SCBWI-MI Spring Conference Portfolio Showcase 

Display your portfolio for a fun competition judged by your peers! Certificates will be awarded to winners in several categories.  

Entry requirements: 

 - Artwork should be displayed in a portfolio case or bound together in some way.*    

- Maximum size not to exceed 15” high or 32” when open.    

- 10-15 images of kid lit work. 

 - Reproductions only, no original artwork. 

 - Optional: a book dummy may be included in addition to portfolio.    

- Name and contact info must be included in portfolio and/or book dummy.    

- Optional: a stack of 100 postcards to display with portfolio as a take-away.     

- No AI generated artwork. ** 

*See the Portfolio Field Guide for guidance in putting together a physical portfolio.

There is NO FEE to enter. When registering for the conference, please indicate that you are entering the Portfolio Showcase.  

Note: Participants will be required to sign the waiver,(See below) prior to setting up their portfolio. 

If you have any questions about the Portfolio Showcase please contact Katie Eberts at michigan-ic@scbwi.org or Jen Boehler at michigan-ic2@scbwi.org. 

Portfolio Showcase Waiver - will be at the sign-in table

I understand that SCBWI will make every effort to protect each attendee’s portfolio submission, but cannot accept responsibility for damage or theft. I will include only copies or prints and not  original artwork within my portfolio. I understand that all materials must be picked up prior to  the end of the conference at 5:00 on Saturday, May 17th.

**SCBWI Policy on AI 

For over 50 years, SCBWI has encouraged and celebrated the creativity, dedication, and lived  experiences of our members. This is a bedrock principle of our organization. Therefore, we are  opposed to any use of text-prompted generative AI in writing, illustrating or other aspects of creating children’s books until fair policies and regulations are established to protect the work of  all human creators. Currently, generative AI developers train their systems on human-made  work, unethically using and copying this work without regard for copyright, credit, or  compensation. Our position on AI goes beyond these immediate issues. While generative AI is an  intriguing technology, we don’t believe it produces unique and meaningful creations. As a  community, we craft and cherish transformative books brought to life through imagination and  talent, human heart and soul. The power and joys of children’s literature originate from a  creator’s inventiveness, talents, and hard-earned skills. We have a responsibility to young readers everywhere to make the immersive books they need and deserve. The stories and art we  create have the power to change lives. We make books to share ourselves and inspire others. It is  long, difficult, and immensely personal work, and it cannot be any other way. No technology can  ever replace your labors, your vision, and your urge to create. Our community wants to see the  world through your eyes, and hear your voice. Young people need books as singular and original  as you.