The Nami Island International Picture Book Illustration Concours, (Nami Concours), is an international competition held in Korea for children's book artists. The biannual event is sponsored by Nami Island, Korea, and seeks to encourage artistic creativity and advance the quality of picture book illustrations worldwide.
The competition is open to all picture book illustrators and was launched in 2013.
Objectives.
In 2013, Nami Concours was added to an existing children's book program NAMBOOK. The Nami Concours was launched for the wider purpose than NAMBOOK, to offer wider opportunities to illustrators from all over the world, who love children's books .
History.
The first Nami Concours was held in 2013. It celebrated the opportunity to elevate the level of creativity required in children's picture books. Picture book illustration is a unique art form. The competition helps to heighten the awareness surrounding the high caliber of art required to create outstanding children's books.
3rd Nami Concours (2017).
A total of 1,777 entries from 89 nations were submitted. A shortlist of 150 illustrators from 43 nations was announced in November 2016. The winners were announced in February 2017 and are listed below.
Grand Prix
Golden Island
Green Island
Purple Island
2nd Nami Concours (2015).
A total of 1,330 entries were submitted from 71 nations. A video of the Nami Concours 2015 was made, including the winning and shortlisted works.
Grand Prix
Golden Island
Green Island
Purple Island
1st Nami Concours (2013).
A total of 619 entries were submitted from 42 nations. A video of the Nami Concours 2013 was made, including the winning works.
Grand Prix
Golden Island
Green Island
Special Prize
Encouragement Prize
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