GNSI Visual SciComm Conference 2025

July 13 (Sun)–19 (Sat), 2025

Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

The long-awaited favorite event of the year returns in person! We look forward to seeing you and connecting with fellow science illustrators at the historic Bridgewater State University.

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Live Streaming

Four of our talks will be live streamed on YouTube:

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  • All live streams will be available as recordings after the live-streaming session; the recording of "Bird Comics and more with Bird and Moon" will only be available until July 23, 2025 (one week after the live stream).
  • If time allows, questions in the live stream chat will be asked aloud
  • Certified Medical Illustrators who attend the live stream will be able to claim CE credits

If you enjoy these presentations, consider joining the Guild and connecting with us for virtual workshops and future conferences for the full experience!

The sessions being live-streamed will be:

Image credit: Brit Griswold

About the Conference

The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators presents the Visual SciComm Conference, an annual event for artists, scientists, and educators to dive into the world of visual science communication. This week-long event includes talks, workshops, portfolio sharing, field trips, and a juried exhibition as well as endless opportunities for professional development and networking. Open to both members and non-members, the conference is the perfect opportunity to create connections with like-minded professionals who share a passion for the use of art in science.


With 160–200 attendees, every event provides enough diversity to catalyze great conversations and address different skill levels and interests while ensuring a comfortable environment for interacting and networking.


Reminder: Covid is very much part still part of the landscape.

There are currently no requirements, however, it is advisable to test before you leave to come to the conference, take masking precautions on flights, and bring test kits and masks with you. You’ll feel more at ease looking out for yourself and your fellow conference attendees

Current State Covid information: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/protect-yourself-and-others-from-getting-sick

Core Conference

July 13–16 (Sun–Wed), 2025

Includes:

  • Presentations by top visual interpreters in the country
  • Portfolio sharing
  • Annual juried art exhibit opening reception
  • A lively and entertaining auction (benefiting the Guild’s education fund)
  • Open Studio (formally known as Techniques Showcase)
  • The awards banquet
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Field Trips and Workshops

July 13 (Sun) and 17–19 (Thu–Sat), 2025

Include the following events at an extra cost:

  • Useful hands-on workshops in traditional techniques
  • Digital techniques workshops
  • Fun educational field trips or tours
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The Guild Juried Member Exhibit

June 1 (Sun)–August 2 (Sat), 2025

Concurrent with the 2025 Conference we will be holding the 2025 Annual Members Exhibition
at the nearby Lakeville Public Library in Lakeville, MA.

Venue:  Lakeville Public Library, Lakeville, MA

Opening Reception:  July 14 (Mon), 2025

Exhibit Details

Download and print the conference poster!

Conference posters are available in JPG and PNG formats.

Print them out and post them around your office or school or promote the conference.

Check out our cool merch here!