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Logo - The 2005 New York Illustration Marketplace Picture Show

In a world of sameness, we invite you to touch the original.

Be saved by illustration. Experience uniqueness. Discover the touch of original illustration.

If the sameness of stock, the predictability of prefabricated illustration and the mundane chore of web-surfing through monotonous montages has left you empty, then attending the Picture Show will surely open the doors to discovering professional illustration and imagery.

Come discover what you have been looking for. Meet face-to-face with the original at this one night gala, invitation-only portfolio review. Enjoy live music and refreshments while you review the various portfolios this event has to offer. Engage with the illustrator, meet the original and form lasting, working relationships.

Why surf the web, when you can “touch the original”.

Picture Show 2005
Thursday, October 20, 2005 • 5:00 - 9:00 P.M.
The Art Directors Club • 106 West 29th Street • New York, NY

Free portfolio

Portfolios.com has generously agreed to donate a free online portfolio to any Picture Show participant who doesn't already have an online presence. The portfolio consists of 20 images and is good until the end of 2005. To take advantage of this offer you must register for the Picture Show.

Music by The Half-Tones

The Half-Tones, an all illustrator band, will be performing during the show. The band consists of Barry Blitt, Joe Ciardiello, Robert Saunders, Michael Sloan, and James Steinberg.

Special rate for new Guild Members

The Picture Show is extending a special registration rate of only $250 to illustrators who are new Graphic Artists Guild members. If you join the Guild (new members only) and sign up for Picture Show, you will recieve the special rate, a savings of $45 off the regular rate.

Drawing for door prizes

All attendees of Picture Show 2005 will be eligible to enter a free drawing to win one of three Titanium portfolios from Portfolios.com (each valued at $1200) or a free EasyTrial from ADBASE. The EasyTrial includes 30 days use of the ADBASE service for researching and 1,000 free mailing labels. Registration for the drawing will be conducted at the event until 7:45pm and the drawing will be held at 8:00pm. The winner must be present at the time of the drawing in order to claim the prize.

Silent auction

Attending illustrators will be eligible to bid in a silent auction. The auction will take place the day of the show between 4:00pm and 4:45pm. The items to be auctioned are: