Dedicated to the advancement and recognition of interactive arts, The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has officially opened submissions for the fifth annual Game Maker’s Sketchbook.
Co-founded by the non-profit industry association AIAS alongside creative production company iam8bit and communications firm fortyseven, the Game Maker’s Sketchbook exhibit sets out to celebrate excellence in video game art and visual design.
Note that the Game Maker’s Sketchbook is collecting submissions in Storyboard, Environment Art, Character Art, Iconography, Curiosities, and Impact categories.
Looking back, previously recognized art from indie to AAA, including works from Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, One Move Away, and The Midnight Walk.
A jury of respected game artists, curators, and representatives from both within the games industry and adjacent sectors (including animation, film, and fine art), will judge submissions.
Selected art will then be exhibited at Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Meggan Scavio, President of AIAS, said the following:
“The Game Maker’s Sketchbook showcase was created to celebrate and uplift the artists behind the most beloved games of the year, while providing an opportunity for fans to enjoy copies of the artwork they love and support the industry.
We look forward to hosting a gallery of the selected works at the Summer Game Fest Play Days once again.”
For those looking for more details regarding submissions and rules, be sure to check out its official website.
Note that submissions will be open through March 26, artwork submitted must correspond with a video game title published publicly on or after January 1, 2025.
The full list of rules and procedures can be found via its official webpage.
For those looking for prints and artifacts of their own, the annual Game Maker’s Sketchbook exhibition will offer a chance for fans to buy items online, courtesy of iam8bit.
Proceeds will then go to charities that set out to support and uplift the gaming industry.
Source: Press Release
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