University of Ulster graduate and world-renowned picture book artist, Oliver Jeffers, will share the secrets of his success with young people and creative industry leaders this weekend.
The New York based illustrator and author is headlining the Humdinger Children’s Book Festival in Derry~Londonderry on Saturday 29 March.
He will reveal the diversity of commercial opportunities that exist for creative talent in Northern Ireland and inspire local artists to achieve international success in the industry.
Jeffers’ homecoming is supported by Honeycomb Creative Works, an EU INTERREG 1VA funded programme, aimed at maximising the economic potential of the creative industries, led by the University of Ulster.
Fiona McElroy, Honeycomb Creative Works Programme Manager, said: “The University of Ulster is shaping the development of the burgeoning creative industries sector in Northern Ireland.
“Ulster graduates are making an impact both locally and globally, underlining the university’s commitment to social, cultural and economic development within the region and further afield.
“Oliver Jeffers is a homegrown talent who has achieved outstanding international success by employing business acumen to commercialise creative talent. He will advise and inspire our young people working, or aspiring to a career in the creative industries, to exploit the diverse range of opportunities that exist.”
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