WIA2022 Shortlist Showcase Is Now Live!

The AOI, in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, is delighted to announce the 200 projects that have been shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2022. The shortlist has been..

WIA2022 Longlist Highlights: New Talent AOI Members

This highlights list celebrates our New Talent AOI Members longlisted for WIA2022. New Talent illustrators including recent graduates and current students. See the wealth of upcoming illustration talent that has..

Children’s Laureate – Joseph Coelho

Joseph Coelho, award-winning performance poet, playwright and children’s author, has this week been crowned the Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2022 – 2024.

WIA2022 Longlist announcements

The judges have made their decisions, and we are delighted to announce the 500-strong longlist for this year’s World Illustration Awards competition. This year we will announce the longlist by category..

Pictoplasma 2022 Berlin Conference

This September, the 18th Pictoplasma Berlin Conference presents an all new selection of inspiring creative speakers and events focused on the theme of Communities.

FAB Prize 2022 – Call for Entries

Faber and Andlyn announce the opening of the FAB Prize for undiscovered writers and illustrators from underrepresented backgrounds. The prize, the first of its kind in the UK, is now in its..

AOI Announces New CEO

Rachel Hill, the AOI’s Membership Director has been appointed as the new CEO for The AOI following Ren Renwick’s resignation. Rachel brings with her a wealth of experience in illustration,..