Wendy MacNaughton
Keynote Speaker: Artist, Graphic Journalist & Visual Storytelling Educator; First Visual Columnist at NYT; Illustrator of "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat"
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Wendy MacNaughton Biography
Wendy MacNaughton is an artist, graphic journalist, and educator whose work integrates illustration, journalism, and social work. Trained as a visual artist, storyteller, and social worker, MacNaughton has developed a career that combines these disciplines, publishing 12 books and serving as the first visual columnist at the New York Times. Her approach merges drawing and social work practices to highlight close observation, connection, and the experiences of often-overlooked individuals and communities. She holds degrees in fine art and social work from Art Center College of Design and Columbia University.
MacNaughton gained recognition through her illustrated documentary series "Meanwhile," which documents life and communities in San Francisco. The series became the back-page column for California Sunday Magazine and later appeared in the Sunday Business section of the New York Times, where MacNaughton traveled across the United States to meet and draw people. Her work has been compared to that of oral historian Studs Terkel and has been profiled in The Atlantic's issue "How Genius Happens." As a visual columnist, MacNaughton has drawn stories in diverse settings, from high school cafeterias to Guantanamo Bay.
Among her collaborations, MacNaughton illustrated "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" by Samin Nosrat. The book, which features more than 150 drawings, charts, and diagrams, has sold over 1 million copies and was adapted into a Netflix series. It received the James Beard Award for Best General Cookbook and the IACP Cookbook of the Year Award. MacNaughton is also the author of "How to Say Goodbye," which combines drawings and interviews from her residency at the Zen Hospice Project to document the experiences of caregivers and residents in end-of-life care. The book was a finalist for the California Book Award, selected for NPR's Books We Love, and became a USA Today bestseller. Other notable titles include "Meanwhile in San Francisco," "The Gutsy Girl," "Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them," and "Leave Me Alone with the Recipes."
MacNaughton is the co-founder of Women Who Draw, an online directory of underrepresented illustrators that has influenced inclusion efforts in the illustration and publishing industries. She is also the creator and "Drawer-in-Chief" of DrawTogether, a participatory drawing web series for children that has expanded to include the educational nonprofit DrawTogether Classrooms, providing free social-emotional learning and art curricula to nearly 300,000 learners worldwide. DrawTogether was featured in MacNaughton's TED Talk, "The Art of Paying Attention."
MacNaughton has been profiled by New York Magazine, the New York Times, TODAY, The Atlantic, PBS, TED, and NPR. Her work has received multiple awards, grants, and residencies and is frequently included in anthologies such as Dave Eggers' "Best American Non-Required Reading." She received Art Center's Outstanding Alumni Award and inspired the creation of the Designmatters studio Illustrated Journalism, where she has served as a guest speaker. Through her work in visual journalism, illustration, and arts education, MacNaughton demonstrates the potential of drawing as a tool for empathy, curiosity, and connection.
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Wendy MacNaughton Speaking Topics
In an invitation to slow down and look at the world around you, graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton illustrates how drawing can spark deeply human, authentic connections. Ready to try? Grab a pencil and join MacNaughton for this delightful talk. "Drawing is looking, and looking is loving," she says.
Wendy regularly speaks about the unique power drawing offers to help us slow down, get curious, look deeply, and connect us to people and the world around us.
She draws on the many adventures she’s had in her own life while drawing – documenting Guantanamo Bay court proceedings, having stereotype-busting conversations with folks like a bootmaker in rural Utah, hanging out with unhoused folks at the public library and SF’s Tenderloin, drawing with thousands of kids during the darkest moments of the pandemic... She loves to get audiences to actually draw in real time. In just a few minutes, she helps them experience the power of drawing: they slow down, pay attention, open their hearts, and remember how miraculous every single person is when have the courage to look closely.
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What topics does Wendy MacNaughton speak about?
Wendy MacNaughton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art & Design, Journalist, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Inspirational, Children's Authors, Influential Women, Television & Film, Storytelling, Creativity, Bestselling Authors and Non-Fiction Authors.
Where does Wendy MacNaughton travel from?
Wendy MacNaughton generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Wendy MacNaughton?
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Wendy MacNaughton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Art & Design, Journalist and Mental Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Wendy MacNaughton for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Wendy MacNaughton generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sarah Rowan, Damon Davis and Carrie Mae Weems. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wendy MacNaughton for an upcoming event.
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Wendy MacNaughton Speaking Topics
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The Art of Paying Attention
In an invitation to slow down and look at the world around you, graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton illustrates how drawing can spark deeply human, authentic connections. Ready to try? Grab a pencil and join MacNaughton for this delightful talk. "Drawing is looking, and looking is loving," she says.
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Wendy regularly speaks about the unique power drawing offers to help us slow down, get curious, look deeply, and connect us to people and the world around us.
She draws on the many adventures she’s had in her own life while drawing – documenting Guantanamo Bay court proceedings, having stereotype-busting conversations with folks like a bootmaker in rural Utah, hanging out with unhoused folks at the public library and SF’s Tenderloin, drawing with thousands of kids during the darkest moments of the pandemic... She loves to get audiences to actually draw in real time. In just a few minutes, she helps them experience the power of drawing: they slow down, pay attention, open their hearts, and remember how miraculous every single person is when have the courage to look closely.
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How do I book Wendy MacNaughton to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Wendy MacNaughton for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Wendy MacNaughton, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Wendy MacNaughton or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Wendy MacNaughton for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Wendy MacNaughton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Wendy MacNaughton are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Wendy MacNaughton, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Wendy MacNaughton speak about?
Wendy MacNaughton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art & Design, Journalist, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Inspirational, Children's Authors, Influential Women, Television & Film, Storytelling, Creativity, Bestselling Authors and Non-Fiction Authors. -
Where does Wendy MacNaughton travel from?
Wendy MacNaughton generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Wendy MacNaughton?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wendy MacNaughton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Wendy MacNaughton for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Wendy MacNaughton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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