Home / News / Call for Illustrator Submissions: Feature your Artwork at the NBC Stand, London Book Fair 2025 (11–13 March) Back to News Call for Illustrator Submissions: Feature your Artwork at the NBC Stand, London Book Fair 2025 (11–13 March) Literary Exports • London Book Fair • News 16th December, 2024 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The National Book Council (NBC), a key advocate for the Maltese book industry, invites Maltese illustrators to submit their artwork to be exhibited at our stand during the London Book Fair 2025, held at Kensington Olympia between 11–13 March. As a public entity, the NBC plays a pivotal role in advocating for publishers, authors, editors, translators and illustrators alike. Our mission is to cultivate a passion for literature, advocate for all forms of literary expression and offer vital services to the industry, including international promotion. The NBC has long championed illustrators, recognising their often overlooked role in the publishing industry. Previous initiatives include supporting the MCOI’s Annual for five years running, collaborating with Arts Council Malta on the From Illustration to Book exhibition, hosting workshops led by distinguished illustrators and featuring Maltese illustrators’ work at prestigious international book fairs such the London Book Fair. Submission requirements Illustrators are invited to submit proposals featuring published illustrations for display in a gallery of artworks at the NBC stand during the London Book Fair 2025. Only 8 artworks will be selected for the Illustrators Gallery; however, all illustrators who submit their work will be featured in the 2025 edition of the Literature from Malta, the NBC foreign rights catalogue, distributed at international book fairs throughout the year. Brief and details The Illustrators Gallery at the NBC stand will showcase 8 artworks. This offers an exceptional opportunity to exhibit artwork to industry professionals (see image above for a visual representation of last year’s gallery space). The artwork will be printed as part of a full vinyl sticker wrap, requiring a print-ready high-res PDF or high-resolution tiff file. Submit an artwork that represents your portfolio, in landscape format 891mm (wide) x 594mm (high) in 300 dpi, CMYK and pdf/tiff (no bleed needed), along with the following details: Name of illustrator Email address Social media and/or website Bio (not more than 50 words) The space can be utilised as desired, potentially featuring more than one illustration. Refer to the attached image for inspiration. Submissions Deadline The application form must be filled out by Tuesday, 14 January 2025. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”APPLY HERE” color=”primary” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FqhbxH2cwEK2gWUKg7″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The selection process for the featured artworks will be conducted by an adjudication board, which will meticulously review all submitted proposals to identify the most captivating and representative illustrations. With a focus on creativity and quality, the panel will select eight artworks that best showcase the diverse talent and vibrant artistic expression of Maltese illustrators. A collaborative approach will ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. If you have any questions, kindly email Jasmine Bajada on jasmine-alexa.bajada@gov.mt. Let your creativity flourish as we showcase the vibrancy of Maltese art on the global stage![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] SHARE POST Related Articles Make a mark abroad! Literary agent Simon Trewin offers practical networking tips during a free Zoom session News 12th September, 2025 Read More Bringing children’s literature to dynamic life on stage at the Malta Book Festival Festivals 10th September, 2025 Read More The National Book Council welcomes new board members News 10th September, 2025 Read More POSITION OF MANAGER WITH THE NATIONAL BOOK COUNCIL: JOBSPLUS PERMIT NUMBER 881/2025 News 9th September, 2025 Read More Booker Prize winner Samantha Harvey heads to Malta Book Festival News 2nd September, 2025 Read More The Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 Opens for Submissions in Maltese and English News 1st September, 2025 Read More Shortlist For The 2025 National Book Prize Announced News 26th August, 2025 Read More What Makes a Great Short Story? News 18th August, 2025 Read More ANNOUNCING THE NBC’S SHORT STORY WORKSHOP TOUR (AUG-OCT 2025) News 5th August, 2025 Read More The National Book Council launches Five-Year Strategy 2025–2030 News 5th August, 2025 Read More view all similar news
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