Who We Are
In business for over 20 years, Shannon Associates is one of the premier
representatives of artists, illustrators, photographers and writers worldwide. Our team
of seasoned professionals, working in offices around the world, is able
to offer uniquely tailored services to both our clients and talent. Our
illustrators and writers represent the best in their respective fields,
and are drawn from a pool of seasoned as well as emerging talent.
What We Do
Shannon Associates and their artists are renown for their production of
award winning imagery in traditional and digital mediums, as well as in
the development and creation of content for all forms of rich
media including animation
and live-action entertainment. Their writers have produced acclaimed properties in both children's and adult literature.
Awards Shannon artists have garnered such awards
as The Caldecott, Newbery, New York Times Book of the Year, Society
of Illustrator Gold and Silver, Emmy, Grammy and Oscar on recognition
of their efforts.
Prominent Projects Our work has been featured in
projects such as: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Harry Potter, Star Wars,
The Chronicles of Narnia, Shrek, Charlotte's Web, and Anne of Green Gables,
as well as the Super Bowl for the National Football League, the All-Star
Game for Major League Baseball, and various projects for the sponsors of
the National Basketball Association.
Famous Authors We have provided illustrations
for authors including Julie Andrews, Shakespeare, Rick Warren, Steven
King, Eve Bunting, C. S. Lewis, Max Lucado, Dave Barry, J.K. Rowling,
Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson, and Lemony Snicket also celebrity authors Alex Rodriguez, Queen Latifah and John Lithgow.
Movies Our artists have also contributed to such
successful entertainment
properties as the Bee Movie, the Shrek Films, the Harry Potter Series, Prince of Egypt, X-Files, Star Wars, Star Trek, Madagascar, Cars, Bulworth, Sideways, Robots, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and many others .
Publications We are featured regularly in editorial
publications such as Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, The Wall Street
Journal, Newsweek, Spin, The Washington Post, Esquire, Forbes, Guideposts,
Time, People, Sports Illustrated and the Economist.
Production Studios Our talent has worked with,
and provided animation
to, studios including Nickelodeon, Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar, Bluesky,
Universal, Paramount, Marvel, ABC, PBS, Warner Brothers, MTV, BBC, Discovery,
and Hallmark Entertainment.
The Go-To Experts Shannon Associates has been interviewed,
quoted, and hosted as speakers by organizations including: Communication
Arts (CA), Print, How, The Illustration Conference, Pratt Institute, Parsons,
The New School, Brigham Young University, Syracuse University, The Fashion
Institute of Technology, Art Center, Maryland Institute of Art, American
Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), The Society of Illustrators, and The Graphic
Artist Guild (GAG). We currently serve on the Board of Directors of The
Society of Photographers and Artists Representative (SPAR). As leaders in
the field, we have been invited to speak on such topics as stock illustration,
the children’s market, digital art, unionization, industry standards,
ethics, and the future of the industry.
Our Commitment We excel in providing services tailored
to the needs of our clients and illustrators, beyond anything provided by other firms
in the industry. Ever innovative, we are constantly developing new avenues to raise our
standard of service. Coupled with our commitment to personal service and relationships,
this will ensure our ability to attract the best art buyers and brightest talent for
years to come.
If your next project requires the finest imagery available in the advertising,
publishing, design or editorial markets; if you are looking for a unique and
creative new property; or if you are ready for one of the premiere artist agencies
to represent your work, Shannon Associates is ready to answer your call.
