I’ve Graduated, Now What
Illustration chair Viktor Koen will speak with artists Sarula Bao (Endless Editions, The New Yorker) and Nakata “Knack” Whittle (Sweet Valley Twins) and with publisher and editor Robyn Chapman (First Second Books, Paper Rocket) about their own experiences and the advice they give to beginning artists.

How to Be a Mentally Healthy Artist
American culture has only begun to recognize mental health as a concern equivalent to physical health. The world we live in offers ample mental health challenges, including the expectation of high productivity, digital distraction, and troubling world events. Artists manage particular stresses, from the economic uncertainties of freelance employment to facing regular rejection, all while trying to maintain a healthy artistic practice. Bill Kartalopoulos will lead a conversation with therapist and illustrator Katie Brookoff, LCSW and artists Hyesu Lee and Fran Meneses.