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HIGH SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN'S
PREMIER POP CULTURE EVENT
April 25-26, 2026
PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
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ARE YOU AN ASPIRING ARTIST,
CARTOONIST, ANIMATOR, ILLUSTRATOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, FASHION DESIGNER ARCHITECT, FILM MAKER, OR PHOTOGRAPHER?
GET ADVICE AND FEEDBACK FROM A PROFESSIONAL IN YOUR FIELD!
These are our guests who will be doing
private portfolio reviews online this year!
Click on guest photos for their bios!
Fashion Designer
Joyce Clemente is a NYC based Fashion Designer with an extensive background designing for several leading brands including DKNY, Columbia Sportswear, Weatherproof, Reebok, Diesel, and Marc New York to name a few. Joyce’s creations have been sold at all levels of retail from specialty chain stores to department stores and even big box retailers. As a versatile design leader, she has designed for all age ranges and genders from infant & toddlers to kids & juniors to adult women and men in her career.
As a young girl, Joyce knew exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up. Upon graduating from New York’s High School of Fashion Industries with a CTE Diploma, she was accepted into Parsons School of Design where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design and has been working in the industry ever since.
As a young girl, Joyce knew exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up. Upon graduating from New York’s High School of Fashion Industries with a CTE Diploma, she was accepted into Parsons School of Design where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design and has been working in the industry ever since.
Fashion Designer
Lisa Di Napoli sees the world in vivid color, has never met a color swatch that did not inspire,loves curating visual stories, and maintains a childlike curiosity. All this has served her well as design leader and children’s industry expert. After attending Parsons School of Design, she went on to lead teams at Tommy Hilfiger, Gap Kids, Best & Co., and H.M. Woggle Bug, a luxury childrenswear company she founded. Her talent is not isolated to the world of fashion; however, she is a constant beauty seeker who loves to entertain and share her creativity with others.
Animator
I'm an artist and animator based out of Queens, NY. I've been animating since I was 12 and have always been drawn to make my doodles move.
Most recently, I have been a storyboard artist for Our Cartoon President for Showtime Network and T.O.T.S. for Disney Jr.
Previously, I focused on animation and layout design for shows for Netflix, Adult Swim, Fox, Tru TV, and many others.
On top of all of that, I also volunteer for Women in Animation as a Co-Lead for the New York City chapter, something I am very passionate about.
In my free time, I make my own short films, cook fantastic meals, and bake beautiful cookies. I aspire to be a director in animation one day and to bring my own creative endeavors to mainstream media! I want the world to see my work.
Most recently, I have been a storyboard artist for Our Cartoon President for Showtime Network and T.O.T.S. for Disney Jr.
Previously, I focused on animation and layout design for shows for Netflix, Adult Swim, Fox, Tru TV, and many others.
On top of all of that, I also volunteer for Women in Animation as a Co-Lead for the New York City chapter, something I am very passionate about.
In my free time, I make my own short films, cook fantastic meals, and bake beautiful cookies. I aspire to be a director in animation one day and to bring my own creative endeavors to mainstream media! I want the world to see my work.
Illustrator/ Author
Gilbert Ford holds a BFA from Pratt Institute and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from VCFA. He is the author and illustrator of picture books Flying Lessons, The Marvelous Thing that Came from a Spring, and How the Cookie Crumbled. He is also the author and illustrator of his middle grade novel The Mysterious Messenger. He has illustrated many New York Times Best Selling middle grade novels and award winning picture books.
Comics Artist/ Writer
Simon Fraser is a Scots comics artist and writer living in Jersey City, NJ. His credits include drawing Judge Dredd, Kingsman, and Doctor Who. He created the Eagle Award winning character Nikolai Dante ( with Robbie Morrison ). He's worked for numerous UK & American publishers, including DC Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW, Millarworld and 2000 AD.
'Unfinished Business' co-created with Paul Levitz, will be available in May 2021 from Dark Horse Comics and 'Hershey:Disease' with Rob Williams, will be out this summer from 2000AD.
'Unfinished Business' co-created with Paul Levitz, will be available in May 2021 from Dark Horse Comics and 'Hershey:Disease' with Rob Williams, will be out this summer from 2000AD.
Illustrator
Laura Freeman is a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honoree. Her work has been recognized with an NAACP Image Award, reached the New York Times Best Seller List, been honored by the Society of Illustrators, the Georgia Center For The Book, and in the Annuals for Communication Arts and American Illustration.
In addition to illustrating books, Laura's art can be found on a wide range of products, from dishes and textiles to greeting cards, and her editorial images are frequently seen in the NY Times and other periodicals. She invites you to visit her website; www.LFreemanArt.com to discover more about her.
In addition to illustrating books, Laura's art can be found on a wide range of products, from dishes and textiles to greeting cards, and her editorial images are frequently seen in the NY Times and other periodicals. She invites you to visit her website; www.LFreemanArt.com to discover more about her.
Illustrator
Laura Gauthier is an art educator and freelance illustrator and concept artist born and raised in New York City.
Laura has over twelve years of experience working with children and teens in the arts. She has worked at the 92nd St Y Art Center since 2009, where she has taught classes in a variety of different mediums. She has also been a part of the 92nd St Y Center for Arts Learning and Leadership’s School Partnership Program, as well as a teaching artist with Febrer Arts, Wingspan Arts, and the Brearley/Chapin School after school Clubhouse.
Laura received her MA in Visual Arts Education from Hunter College, and her BFA in Digital Arts with a concentration in Animation from Pratt Institute.
In her artistic practice, she makes illustrations about mythology and folklore, with a special interest in the representation of women. She also works as a concept artist for film and television and has worked with a variety of New York based independent film production companies specializing in the horror genre. She takes great passion in bringing characters and environments to life.
Laura has over twelve years of experience working with children and teens in the arts. She has worked at the 92nd St Y Art Center since 2009, where she has taught classes in a variety of different mediums. She has also been a part of the 92nd St Y Center for Arts Learning and Leadership’s School Partnership Program, as well as a teaching artist with Febrer Arts, Wingspan Arts, and the Brearley/Chapin School after school Clubhouse.
Laura received her MA in Visual Arts Education from Hunter College, and her BFA in Digital Arts with a concentration in Animation from Pratt Institute.
In her artistic practice, she makes illustrations about mythology and folklore, with a special interest in the representation of women. She also works as a concept artist for film and television and has worked with a variety of New York based independent film production companies specializing in the horror genre. She takes great passion in bringing characters and environments to life.
Animator
Rachel Gitlevich is a 2D character animator and designer working in New York City. She has designed on shows like Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart Valley, Harriet the Spy, and animated on projects like Monster at the End of the Story, Ballmasterz9009, Niko and the Sword of LIght, Home; Adventures with Tip and Oh; and many, many more.
Landscape Architect
Adrian Hayes is a Landscape Architect at the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.
Creative Director
Joann Hill is Creative Director at Disney Hyperion in New York leading a team of amazing designers. During her career, she has been fortunate to work with some amazing authors and illustrators including Rick Riordan, Linda Sue Park, Dan Santat, Matthew Cordell, LeUyen Pham, David Wiesner, John Rocco, Nancy Carpenter, Javaka Steptoe and Victo Ngai.
Fashion Illustrator/ Designer
Deanna Kei is a New York native Fashion Illustrator and Apparel designer. She holds a bachelor's degree in fashion design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and has been working for over a decade in women’s wear design and illustration. Some of the brands she’s worked with include: Tommy Hilfiger, Betsey Johnson, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Marriott Bonvoy and more. Her illustrations have appeared in magazines, tv commercials, newspapers, and publications. Through her work she aims to encourage style, confidence, and positivity.
Illustrator/ Filmmaker
Opal Lines, a.k.a. Luciannys Camacho, is an illustrator, filmmaker, and recent grad from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. She recently directed and created her short film 'Check Yes!' which has been selected for film festivals such as the NY Latino Film Festival, NFFTY, and New York Dominican Film Festival.
Artist/ Animator
Gregery Miller is a freelance illustrator for comics, animation, and children's books. Last year, he helped design the backgrounds and worlds of The Midnight Gospel on Netflix. Check out his comics and characters at https://www.gregerymiller.com/
Illustrator
Cathy Nolan has been been drawing caricatures and interviewing people for almost thirty years.
Her credentials include working for clients such as:
● ABC News during the primary and election night of 2016 in Times Square, NYC
● The Emmy Award Winning show The Never Settle Show hosted by Mario Armstrong
● Ann Taylor
● American Airlines
● CISCO
● Dick Blick Holdings
● Macys,
● Makers Mark
● NY KNICKS
● Scholastic
● Wholefoods
● VaynerMedia and many more.
As an entrepreneur and artist for over thirty years, Cathy has helped clients provide amazing illustration gifts for conferences and events. She has also collaborated with team leaders and presenters to help them facilitate and illustrate their concepts and ideas into memorable fun visual content. She also understands the power of engagement and has helped clients host virtual events that are entertaining, educational, and fun for their audiences. She teaches doodling and cartooning courses and you can find out more at www.cathynolanart.com
Her credentials include working for clients such as:
● ABC News during the primary and election night of 2016 in Times Square, NYC
● The Emmy Award Winning show The Never Settle Show hosted by Mario Armstrong
● Ann Taylor
● American Airlines
● CISCO
● Dick Blick Holdings
● Macys,
● Makers Mark
● NY KNICKS
● Scholastic
● Wholefoods
● VaynerMedia and many more.
As an entrepreneur and artist for over thirty years, Cathy has helped clients provide amazing illustration gifts for conferences and events. She has also collaborated with team leaders and presenters to help them facilitate and illustrate their concepts and ideas into memorable fun visual content. She also understands the power of engagement and has helped clients host virtual events that are entertaining, educational, and fun for their audiences. She teaches doodling and cartooning courses and you can find out more at www.cathynolanart.com
Fashion Designer
There is nothing more intimate than dressing the human body to meet both nature and the yes of the world. OUMLIL, which means the color "White" in Berber (Morocco’s native language), is a label founded upon a belief that we are here to celebrate life and that we often seek renewal, which empowers us forward.
Hisham Oumlil, a Moroccan-American designer based in New York City, launched Oumlil in 2005 by initially serving private clients through an intimate collaboration between Designer, Client and Tailors.
In the words of Jean Luc Goddard: “Style is the outside of content, and content the inside of style, like the outside and the inside of the human body, they cannot be separated.”
As of 2020, designer Sam Coffie joined Hisham as the Co-Creative Director for the OUMLIL Ready-To-Wear collections. Their approach is inspired by the rich Moroccan/ Moorish aesthetics and the minimalism of European tailoring: An expression of cultural crossing.
The company believes that beyond creating beautiful products, one must also be socially responsible. We have a passion for and care immensely for youth development and green spaces. With purpose and conviction we support the following non-profits and we kindly ask for you-dear customer to join us in supporting them when you can.
Hisham Oumlil, a Moroccan-American designer based in New York City, launched Oumlil in 2005 by initially serving private clients through an intimate collaboration between Designer, Client and Tailors.
In the words of Jean Luc Goddard: “Style is the outside of content, and content the inside of style, like the outside and the inside of the human body, they cannot be separated.”
As of 2020, designer Sam Coffie joined Hisham as the Co-Creative Director for the OUMLIL Ready-To-Wear collections. Their approach is inspired by the rich Moroccan/ Moorish aesthetics and the minimalism of European tailoring: An expression of cultural crossing.
The company believes that beyond creating beautiful products, one must also be socially responsible. We have a passion for and care immensely for youth development and green spaces. With purpose and conviction we support the following non-profits and we kindly ask for you-dear customer to join us in supporting them when you can.
Film Production Designer
Andrea Purcigliotti is the production designer, Danielle Webb is the set decorator and Rob Ackerman was the prop master for the SNL Film Unit until his recent retirement. The SNL Film Unit is responsible for the fake commercials, movie spoofs and other pre-recorded hilarity that is shown between the live sketches on the late night comedy show”.
Photographer
Michael Young is a Street and Documentary Photographer based in the Bronx, New York. His love of light and shadow fuels his passion for creating his imagery. His work has been featured in The New York Times and Digital Photo Magazine. He has exhibited at The Bronx Documentary Center and Perspectives curated by Jamel Shabazz and Laylah Amatullah Barrayn for Photoville. Michael is also a curator and contributing photographer for the Instagram feed Everyday Black America.
Each portfolio review will be a10-minute, online private
one-on-one meeting with a professional in their field.
$20.00 for the general public
*Free for all students of the High School of Art & Design
(A&D students must sign up using their school email accounts)
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