From over 7,000 entries from 1,342 artists, art directors, publishers, agencies and schools, the jury selected 426 images by a majority vote or better to appear in the American Illustration 40 book and represent the best pictures from 2020. 302 of the industry’s best established, emerging and student illustrators will be presented in print, online and, with a little luck, in person this November to celebrate this occassion.

This year’s distinguished jury included: Gail Anderson, Chair, BFA Design and BFA Advertising SVA, Jury Chair;  Antonio Alcala, Art Director, Studio A;  Bashan Aquart, Executive Creative Director, AKA/NYC;  Lynne Carty, Art Director, Wall Street Journal;  Debora Cheyenne Cruchon, Art Director, BUCK;  Bobby C. Martin, co-Founder, Champions Design;  Neeta Patel, Designer, The New Yorker;  Chris Rukan, Art Director, The Washington Post;  Jackie Seow, VP, Executive Director of Art, Trade Division, Simon & Schuster;  Faith Stafford, Art Director, Entertainment Weekly.

Congratulations Yuko and Rudy!

Quick Pics are short 5-minute videos that introduce you and your class to a Norman Rockwell image. Notice and wonder about the elements and details that go into each image. Learn some fun facts and participate in an activity inspired by each image. There will be a new theme of images each week. These activities target grades K-6 . Learn more about this activity, download accompanying talking points, and access other curriculum on the NRM Curriculum Lab.

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