DC Talent Workshops 2017

Yep, it's that time of year again when talented artists and writers can apply for the chance to learn and possibly work with the masters behind the DC universe. The application process begins today for the Artists Workshop through March 1, while the Writers Workshop will begin accepting online applications from March 1-31.

These DC Workshops, which are led by an all-star talent line-up including Jim Lee, Scott Snyder, Klaus Janson and Andy Kubert, are designed to give access and a voice to new and prospective talent, providing an opportunity to showcase their work following intensive DC workshop sessions.

DC Entertainment co-publisher and industry legend Jim Lee notes:

Finding and fostering fresh, new voices—the DC Talent Program is a vital component of reaching out, discovering and developing the next generation of talent.

There's a lot to put together to get selected for one of these cherished positions, so get started now. Visit the Official Site's Overview for all the details.

The previous workshops have brought talented artists and writers together from, literally, all over the world. So proximity is not a factor, but what is a factor is your availability to travel to the DC offices in Burbank, California for an extended stay. Here are last year's participants:

2016 Artists Workshop Participants

Ibrahim Moustafa
Portland, Oregon

Siya Oum
Seattle, Washington

Lalit Kumar Sharma
New Delhi, India

Matt Merhoff
Los Angeles, California

Sam Lotfi
Austin, Texas

Minkyu Jung
Seoul, South Korea

Oscar Bazaldua Nava
Mexico City, Mexico

Lynne Yoshii
New York, New York

Writers can begin submitting for this year's Writers Workshop on March 1. DC’s Talent Development website offers extensive tips, advice and recommended reading to help potential applicants navigate the submission process. Both workshops will take place in fall 2017.

DC Entertainment Vice President of Talent Development, Bobbie Chase says of the program:

Following a highly successful inaugural year that saw DC Workshop alum receiving numerous assignments on our books, we’re excited to embark upon a new search for up-and-coming talent with the 2017 Workshops.

2016 Writers Workshop Participants

Al Letson
San Francisco, California

Aaron Gillespie
Iowa City, Iowa

David Accampo
Portland, Oregon

Desirée Proctor & Erica Harrell
San Francisco, California

Owl Goingback
Orlando, Florida

Ryan K Lindsay
Canberra, Australia

Tony Patrick
Brooklyn, New York