The Time of Our Lives focuses on the pioneering drawing practices of women artists and their impact on feminist activism from the 1980s until today. The exhibition showcases the work of key artists, examining drawing’s versatility as a medium and the ways it has been used by women to raise consciousness around social and political […]
Quentin Blake’s career illustrating books began over 60 years ago with his covers for paperback fiction. Since then he has created hundreds of designs for everything from literary classics to his own picture books. This exhibition features 60 of Blake’s book covers from the 1960s to the present: from mid-century Penguin paperbacks to finely-crafted special […]
Moyse's Hall are proud to present 'Why can't you draw something nice..?' David Hughes is an internationally acclaimed illustrator who has worked for Time magazine, the New Yorker, The Guardian, The Observer, Granada TV, BBC, Daily Express, Punch, the Folio Society, and many more. Moyse’s Hall are working with him to create a display that […]
The Carouge Museum takes off and invites its public on an artistic and historical hike! Geographically Savoyard, but emotionally close to us, the Salève dominates our vision and our imagination. Would we dare to suggest that the “mountain of the Genevois” is ultimately Carouge? This question is the basis of this exhibition, noting that the […]
'London´s places' by member Akesi Martinez is now exhibited at the Barbican Library Hall. The project is a one year exploration process of the city of London through urban sketching. On-site digital drawings where colours are the main characters. This work explores on site life drawings, capturing the mood of the surroundings and people's interactions […]
A collection of drawings, words, and prints exploring pregnancy and early motherhood by artist Claudine O’Sullivan. Irish artist Claudine O’Sullivan has a decade of industry experience working with clients including Apple, The British Library, National Trust, Island Records, and Jameson Whiskey. In between commercial projects, Claudine hosts workshops and events for Derwent Pencils, the Royal Academy of Arts, Apple, Cass […]
Plymouth Comic and Zine Fair is a hotbed of illustrative talent showcasing some of the finest comic makers and zinesters in the south west and beyond. In 2024 we'll have over 40 illustrators and comic makers exhibiting their wares which include comics, zines, ceramics, prints, alongside stickers, pins, totes and T-shirts. The Hedgerow Hound will […]
War Child is bringing back the much-loved Secret 7” to provide vital support to children affected by conflict. Secret 7” takes 7 tracks from 7 musicians and presses each one 100 times onto 7” vinyl. We then invite creatives from around the world to submit artwork for the vinyl sleeves. 700 unique sleeves are exhibited […]
Get ready to unleash your artistic talents at the most paws-itively delightful Bristol Illustrators Meetup! Join us at Kit Form (under Jamaica Street Studios, Stokes Croft) for a guided session of dog drawing. Book via our Eventbrite. What to Expect: Live Dog Models: Capture the essence of various dogs in person, with different breeds and […]
A beautiful example of how storytelling and illustration translate to cinema, this film has been programmed in response to the World Illustration Awards 2023 touring exhibition. When the tiny, headstrong Kirikou is ready to be born, he demands: "Mother, bring me into the world" - and, in this wonderfully original animated film, he never loses […]
Join us for our new monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for our new monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds. On the first Wednesday of every month we’ll be meeting up at Water Lane Boathouse. Join […]
Kick off your new career with advice on longevity via productivity, focus, learning and confidence, while staying sane and energised. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, or in your final year of university? The AOI have a community events programme just for you! Leaving university and entering the illustration industry […]
Artist Greg Stobbs moves between styles, disciplines and personalities to sustain a habit for drawing. An exhibition packed with Greg’s street art, sketches, murals and illustrations. The first in a series of exhibitions entitled “What does an artist do all day?” On 8 March there is a PV with a difference, with live drawing, and […]
Zinezilla Illustration + Zine Fair returns for the third time to the waters of Bristol with its latest edition MEGALAZINE! Taking over new creative space KIT FORM in Jamaica St Studios, this event brings together new local zinesters and illustrators with established creators. Featuring over 30 artists from Bristol and beyond, there'll be something for […]
Between 18 - 20 April 2023, London Book Fair (LBF) will unite the book community for three days of business, networking and learning. From face-to-face meetings and conferences to an eclectic seminar programme, which provides insight into the book world, kickstart your year with The London Book Fair. On the afternoon of Wednesday 13th March, Author HQ will bring […]
Join other illustrators for an informal panel discussion and break-out groups on the theme of “Life as an Illustrator”. Free! Book below or via our Eventbrite. Come along for a chance to chat, share experiences and inspirations. As this is our first meet up, we'll open up the floor to find out what everyone […]
An In-Conversation session with Agent James Childs. Book below or via our Eventbrite. From our Diversity and Equality roundtable talks we understood that some illustrators would value a space to explore how to increase the diversity depicted in their illustration practice. This session is an exclusive and the 7th of a short series where we […]
How to apply for arts funding, with insight to Arts Council England and DYCP. Book your ticket via our Eventbrite. AOI discusses is back this Spring! Arts funding award opportunities for creatives to focus on their creative development and achieve success outside of client commissions, but how can you maximise your chances in your funding […]
Attention Brummie illustrators! Bring your sketchbooks, pens and pencils for a relaxed evening of still life drawing with Picnic. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Attention Brummie illustrators! Bring your sketchbooks, pens and pencils for a relaxed evening of still life drawing with Picnic! We are back with our first social of the year […]
Come and join us for a FREE Newcastle illustrators Meetup and bring your favourite drawing materials for drink & draw fun. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Hello! Come and join us for a FREE Newcastle illustrators Meetup! This event will be a FREE Drink & Draw (and plenty of pizza) at the lush Gingerinos pizza […]
Join us for our Children’s Writers & Illustrators Festival 2024: an online, craft-based festival for Children’s writers & illustrators of fiction and non-fiction at all stages of their careers
Bring your own object for a fun, collaborative, still life drink and draw at Cardiff's illustrator meet-up. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Illustration Club This month’s Cardiff illustrator meet up will be at Cardiff Umbrella Club continuing our new collaboration. Bring your own object for a fun, collaborative still life drink and draw. […]
The Arena team will be sharing their own ups and downs with this topic and their advice on how to find your creative confidence. Book via our Eventbrite. What is creative confidence? Where can I find some of it? And once I’ve found it, how on earth do I hang on to it? In […]
