Question regarding SCBWI winter conference NY21 portfolio showcase

[artbytra]

Hi all just signed up also. I checked out the three image form for submitting and saw: "The deadline for submitting your images is Friday, February 12, at 4:00 pm Pacific Time." Maybe they recently updated this. But just so you know! -Todd

[carolinebautista]

@artbytra They just sent an email to everyone that says the deadline is February 14, because the judges will be viewing the images on the 15th. This is exactly the deadline I calculated for myself, asked about it to confirm it in the chat, and then was told, no, it's the 15th. Since this email was sent just now, and the subject is "Portfolio Showcase Due Date Clarification" I would say go with the 14th.

Edited because the email has a banner, so it's an announcement to everyone.

[artbytra]

@carolinebautista ah ok, ill look out for that email blast. maybe it will come to my inbox a little later since I just signed up like 30min ago. Thanks!

[NessIllustration]

@carolinebautista Honestly I'm starting to get a little fed up with them on this event, and I'm not even registered!

[carolinebautista]

@NessIllustration YES, I am glad I took myself out of it, if only to not have to deal with no response after 7 days from the email they listed as the one to ask for help.

So @Coley and @xin-li I am sorry, but my efforts to confirm the due date as the 15th are now undone, and please play it safe and go by the earlier due date they sent out, the 14th.

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

I still haven't registered to the event. i better do it soon

[carolinebautista]

@Nyrryl-Cadiz well I guess I made some room for you

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

@carolinebautista oh no, why? Aren’t you joining?

[carolinebautista]

@Nyrryl-Cadiz I got my money back yesterday. It's great for people that already have portfolio pieces to choose from. Not so great for someone trying so hard to finish a full portfolio by their ever-changing deadline. Next time will be better for me if I keep working really hard!

[xin li]

I am glad I kept a forum thread here. I did not received an email from the SCBWI regarding changing the submission deadline.

@carolinebautista I am sorry to hear that you have to cancel the conference. I know the feeling that I am not ready for this. It takes wisdom and maturity to say "I need more time, and it is not healthy to rush and push too hard". Your artwork is great. Keep doing what you do.