ICON12 The Illustration Conference

ICON12 The Illustration Conference brings the illustration and graphic arts communities together for four full days of impact, insight, information and inspiration.

ICON12 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

WHAT'S INCLUDED in your conference ticket Wednesday –Saturday?

• PRISMS: The Education Symposium and Papers Presentations at MIA, WED-THUR

• All MAIN STAGE: Presentations at The STATE THEATRE, THUR- SAT

• And All EVENTS, including :

Motion Commotion – WED

Roadshow/Opening Party – THUR

Kaleidoscope – On the main stage

Attendee Gallery Show – FRI

Closing Night Party – SAT

WHAT'S EXTRA?

The following programs are available only to registered conference attendees. They are sold a la carte and require an additional registration and fee. Tickets will go on sale in Spring 2024.

• WORKSHOPS at MIA – Lectures, hands on making classes and studio tours, WED-THUR

• PORTFOLIO REVIEWS at MIA – With a curated group of art directors and artists, WED

WHO'S SPEAKING?

Over 60 speakers will take to our stages and classrooms over four days. Here’s a short list of who’s coming… so far. Stay tuned for many more big names to come!

Braulio Amado • Rebecca Blake • Noël Claro • Mike Davis • DK Dyson • Ines Estrada • Sophi Gullbrants • Rudy Gutierrez • Vashti Harrison • Laura James • Caitlin Kirkpatrick • Katherine Lam • Gabrielle Lamontagne Bluteau • Rock Martinez • Dinara Mirtalipova • Tim O'Brien • Nicole Rifkin • James Spooner • Ronald Wimberly • Loveis Wise • Kurt Woerpel

ICON12 SCHEDULE

July 10-13, 2024

There's a lot still in the works and subject to change, but this is pretty close. All take place at either the The STATE THEATRE or MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART (MIA), or as noted. ALL venues and hotel, except MIA, are conveniently located just a few very walkable blocks apart on Hennepin Avenue. Visit our ICON12 website for ongoing program updates and details. www.theillustrationconference.org

TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024

• 2:00pm - 6:00pm - Pre-Check In/Registration – LASALLE CENTER (next door to the State Theatre)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2024

• 7:00am – 5:00pm - Check In/Registration - LASALLE CENTER

• 9:00am – 4:00pm - Education Symposium - MIA

• 8:00am – 4:00pm - Workshops (a la carte) - MIA

• 4:00pm – 6:00pm Portfolio Review (a la carte) - MIA

• 6:00pm - Motion Commotion – POURHOUSE at the LUMBER EXCHANGE

THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024

• 7:00am – 5:00pm - Check In/Registration - LASALLE CENTER

• 9:00am – 4:00pm - Education Symposium - MIA

• 8:00am – 4:00pm - Workshops (a la carte) - MIA

• 5:30pm – 7:00pm - Opening Ceremonies on the Main Stage – STATE THEATRE

• 7:00 – 10:00pm - Roadshow / Opening Party – LUMBER EXCHANGE

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024

• 9:00am – 7:00pm - Main Stage Presentations - STATE THEATRE

• 8:00pm – 10:00pm – Attendee Gallery Show – CHAMBERS GALLERY

SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024

• 9:00am – 7:00pm - Main Stage and Closing Keynote – STATE THEATRE

• 8:00pm – 11:00pm - Closing Night Party – FIRST AVENUE

ICON12 REGISTRATION ESCALATION PLAN

– Ticket Sales open November 14, 2023 at 12:12pm EDT / 11:12am CDT / 9:12am PDT –

We are pleased to again offer our tiered incentive pricing plan – for optimal savings! The faster you register for the conference, the more you'll save. Here's how it works: A limited number of tickets at various discount levels will be available, starting with our "Early Bird" ticket. As a block of tickets sells out, a new block at a higher price will be offered.

Seating is limited and tickets will go fast, so keep an eye on the count down so you don't miss out on the best available price.

• $500-$575: 125 Early Bird tickets

• $600: 100 discount tickets

• $625: 200 discount tickets

• $650: 50 discount tickets

• $685: Our final full-price ticket

MORE DISCOUNT TICKET OPTIONS

Quantities limited. Tickets will open after the Early Birds sell out. *ID required at check in.

• Student Discount* (enrolled through May 2024): $485

• Educator Discount* (full-time faculty): $550

• Local/Tri-State Discount* (includes MN, IA and WI): $550

• Buddy "Two-Fer" tickets. Get two for $600 each. Save $170

• Groups of 6 discounted to $575 per person for BIG SAVINGS of $110 each!

FEES

Registration service and processing fees are extra as applied by Eventbrite. For US transactions, service fees are 2.5%+$0.99; processing is 3%. See Eventbrite for other supported currencies and information. ICON appreciates your support and understanding.

REFUND POLICY



We're sorry, but no refunds are available at anytime. Exceptions will be considered only for medical emergencies. As a not-for-profit, volunteer organization, all revenues collected go straight to making advance payments to the venues and covering all operating costs. However, all tickets are transferable, so if you're unable to come, you may sell your ticket to a friend. Please contact us with the name, address and email of the person purchasing your ticket so we can update our records. We appreciate your commitment to and support of ICON.

Due to increased conference attendance, no tickets for individual main stage sessions or "day rate" tickets will be available.

ICON12 CONFERENCE LOCATIONS

With the exception of MIA, all venues are just a few walkable blocks from each other off Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis!

• AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown: Conference Hotel

• Lasalle Conference Center: Conference check-in hub and office (next to the State Theater)

• Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA): Prisms Education Symposium and Workshops

• The State Theatre: Main Stage, Sponsor Salon and Bookstore

• Pourhouse at the Lumber Exchange: Motion Commotion

• The Lumber Exchange: The Roadshow/Opening Night Party

• Chambers Gallery: Attendee Gallery Show

• First Avenue: Closing Night Party

HOTEL ROOM DISCOUNT RESERVATIONS

The AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown is offering a group discount rate of $169.00 (dbl occ.) per night a few days before and after the conference, so come early, or stick around to check out Minneapolis. Rooms are ready, but will go fast, so make your reservation soon. A special link to reserve your room at the group discount rate will be sent to you by email with your paid conference registration confirmation.

ENHANCED PROGRAMMING for ATTENDEE PARTICIPATION

Look for additional information and applications to come after you register for the conference for the following classes, shows and events to explore and share your talents.

• • Workshops at MIA (Wednesday-Thursday): Workshops are extra and sold à la carte and are only available to pre-registered conference attendees. The sessions will include lectures, making classes and studio tours. Schedule with instructors and registration will open in April 2024.

•• Portfolio Reviews at MIA (Wednesday): Portfolio Reviews are extra and sold à la carte and are only available to pre-registered conference attendees. Show your work to a curated group of art directors and artists.

•• Roadshow Exhibitor (Thursday): Our high-energy, curated event and marketplace showcases the work and wares of more than 60 exhibiting illustrators and artisans as part of the Opening Party on Thursday evening, just after our Opening Ceremonies and Keynote on the Main Stage. If you're interested in being a Roadshow exhibitor, look for our announcement and application soon. Artist's application will close in February 2024.

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• Motion Commotion (Wednesday): Animation festival and screening of attendees work. Look for application coming soon.

• Attendee Gallery Show (Friday): A curated exhibit of attendees work at Chambers Gallery. Look for application coming soon.

• Kaleidoscope : Selected attendees present on the Main Stage, Pecha Kucha style. Look for application coming soon.

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ICON12 POSTER and CONFERENCE ARTIST: Asahi Nagata

ICON12 Sponsorships

If you're interested in becoming a SPONSOR, please contact Mark Heflin, [email protected] or call 212-470-0302.

QUESTIONS?


Call ICON: 646-669-8111 office; 212-470-0302 cell

Email: [email protected]

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