Emma P.
âThis workshop was exactly what I needed to push my portfolio to the next level. The briefs were highly detailed and the process was great funâ
đŻ Bundle - Battle pro!  đŻÂ
All 4 of the BATTLE workshops for 2026
Creativity and Community, with a touch of friendly competition!
BATTLE PRO!
All 4 of the 2026 Battle Workshops! đÂ
đ DECOR BATTLE =Â Mon Jan 12th - Feb 22nd 2026 - 6 weeks
đ TOY BATTLE =Â Mon Apr 20th - May 31st 2026 - 6 weeks
đ BOOK BATTLE =Â Mon Aug 3rd - Sep 13th 2026 - 6 weeks
đ FESTIVE BATTLE =Â Mon Nov 9th - Dec 20th 2026 - 6 weeks
Spin and create with your signature style! Build your Home Decor, toy/game, kid book, and festive portfolios and stand out by designing work that showcases your unique artistic voice. Each battle is a highly interactive workshop involving weekly âwheel spinsâ - ending with a âbattleâ and a public vote!
Craig L.
âTalent Tap was such a fun and inspiring experience! It was the perfect mix of challenge and creativity!â
Emily K.
âI absolutely loved taking part in Talent Tap! The structure kept me motivated, and it was amazing to see my work evolve over the weeks.â
FAQâs
Don't worry, we got you. Here are some answers for your questions.
What is Talent Tap?
Talent Tap is our exclusive global talent search. Itâs structured as a 4-6 week guided portfolio-building workshop, where illustrators respond to a series of creative briefs, with the chance to be represented by Illustrate It Agency.
Is my work good enough?
If you wish to judge if your work will be a good fit, please look at products already on shelves (eg, stationery, gift and home decor), and ask yourself if your work is at this standard. If it is, then we would love to hear from you!
Can I submit my portfolio to you without taking this workshop?
Absolutely! You can send us a direct submission by following the guidelines on our submissions page on our website. Please note - whilst our talent tap workshop is running, submissions from our participants are our top priority.
Is this a competition?
Not in the traditional sense. Talent Tap is a structured opportunity to build a market-ready portfolio while directly showcasing your work to our agency. Participants will have our full attention and responses to the weekly briefs go to our priority submissions mailbox!
Can I use existing work on this workshop?
No. All work must be created specifically for Talent Tap to ensure fairness and originality. Plus, we are going to tell you exactly what we are looking for!
Can I post work created on this workshop online?
Yes! We encourage the sharing of your progress (of your own work) on social media with our official hashtag. However, this is optional. You will get a new hashtag to use each week with the brief.Â
What if I miss a deadline?
To be considered for representation, you must complete and submit your response to all 5 of the creative briefs - there will be time at the end to catch up if you miss anything! - or you can use this time to add more sparkle to your work.
What happens if Iâm selected?
If selected as one of our chosen Artists, you will be offered representation by Illustrate It Agency, where weâll help you secure licensing, commissions, and publishing opportunities. For a full list of how we work with our Artists and what they get, please see our Artists page on our website.
Will I get feedback?
While we cannot guarantee individual feedback for every participant, we will provide feedback to selected Artists.
Unfortunately, we do not have time to provide reviews/feedback on your work before you enter our talent search - maybe we will offer portfolio reviews in the future though.