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ICON13 at MICA

MICA was proud to host the 2026 ICON: The Illustration Conference (ICON13) on campus from July 15-18!

Thanks to all the illustrators, designers, educators, representatives, and art buyers for letting us share our campus with them. In case you missed us, or want to learn more about Illustration offerings at MICA, you can catch some highlights and program info below! 

ICON13 attendees outside of Brown Center’s Falvey Hall.
ICON13 attendees outside of Brown Center’s Falvey Hall. + Enlarge
Shadra Strickland, department chair of MICA’s Illustration BFA program and event speaker, chats with guests.
Shadra Strickland, department chair of MICA’s Illustration BFA program and event speaker, chats with guests. + Enlarge
The ICON13 Gallery Show, ”Viewfinder”, opened on Friday, July 17 in MICA’s Decker Gallery.
The ICON13 Gallery Show, ”Viewfinder”, opened on Friday, July 17 in MICA’s Decker Gallery. + Enlarge
Attendees browse ICON13 merch tables.
Attendees browse ICON13 merch tables. + Enlarge
ICON13 attendees outside of Brown Center’s Falvey Hall.

Shadra Strickland, department chair of MICA’s Illustration BFA program and event speaker, chats with guests.

The ICON13 Gallery Show, ”Viewfinder”, opened on Friday, July 17 in MICA’s Decker Gallery.

Attendees browse ICON13 merch tables.

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Whitney Sherman ’71, Founding Director of the Illustration Practice MFA program, hosted the Paper Clay Pinch Pot workshop during ICON13. She also spoke about her artistic journey as a mainstage speaker.
Whitney Sherman ’71, Founding Director of the Illustration Practice MFA program, hosted the Paper Clay Pinch Pot workshop during ICON13. She also spoke about her artistic journey as a mainstage speaker. + Enlarge
Attendees during Whitney Sherman’s Paper Clay Pinch Pot workshop.
Attendees during Whitney Sherman’s Paper Clay Pinch Pot workshop. + Enlarge
ICON attendees were paired with top art directors for short, one-on-one portfolio reviews.
ICON attendees were paired with top art directors for short, one-on-one portfolio reviews. + Enlarge
Whitney Sherman ’71, Founding Director of the Illustration Practice MFA program, hosted the Paper Clay Pinch Pot workshop during ICON13. She also spoke about her artistic journey as a mainstage speaker.

Attendees during Whitney Sherman’s Paper Clay Pinch Pot workshop.

ICON attendees were paired with top art directors for short, one-on-one portfolio reviews.

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