Bill Festival arose from the need for the Catalan professional illustrators’ association (Asociación Profesional de Ilustradores de Cataluña) to give visibility to the profession and create a space for work and opportunities for the sector. The activities it organises are directed at both professionals and the general public and consist of conferences, roundtables and professional meetings that are aimed at paying tribute to an art that is enjoying a golden age in Spain.
With the support of Acción Cultural Española’s PICE grants, this year’s Bill Festival was attended by foreign guests who were given the opportunity to enjoy the enriching experience and gain first-hand knowledge of the work being done in Spain. They were the illustrators Ella Lupo, who previously worked for one of the most prestigious agencies in the United States and set up her own agency a couple of years ago that is seeking new European talents to represent, and Frank Tagariello, one of artists’ favourite art directors as he works for many American publications. The festival therefore provided an excellent opportunity for illustrators interested in reaching other markets and in particular an ideal stepping stone for the US market.
With the support of Acción Cultural Española’s PICE grants, this year’s Bill Festival was attended by foreign guests who were given the opportunity to enjoy the enriching experience and gain first-hand knowledge of the work being done in Spain. They were the illustrators Ella Lupo, who previously worked for one of the most prestigious agencies in the United States and set up her own agency a couple of years ago that is seeking new European talents to represent, and Frank Tagariello, one of artists’ favourite art directors as he works for many American publications. The festival therefore provided an excellent opportunity for illustrators interested in reaching other markets and in particular an ideal stepping stone for the US market.