06/02/2026
As alumni, you know how crucial the Society of Illustrators (SOI) Student Competition is for catching the eyes of top publishers, art directors, and curators. 👁️🎨
The Ringling College legacy continues to shine! 39 student artworks were accepted into this year’s competition, making up a massive 18% of the entire national showcase! 🔥
Out of over 4,550 submissions nationwide, the jury selected only 216 works. The next generation of Ringling alumni is already crushing it on the national stage!
🏆 Special Spotlight: Join us in celebrating the newest addition to our award-winning community—Trinidad Monteagudo Jackson ’27 won the prestigious $1,000 Walt Reed Scholarship Award for the incredible Procreate piece, The Oval Portrait!
Let’s show our support for the future of the industry! Leave some love for the students and your favorite professors in the comments! 👇
