In Memory of the Future

DLR Lexlcon Queen's Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

Illustrators Ireland, in partnership with Alliance Française Dublin, Ambassade de France en Irlande, dlr LexIcon, and IBBY, presents In Memory of the Future, an exhibition in celebration of renowned French illustrator Tomi Ungerer. As their first honorary member, Ungerer accepted his place in Illustrators Ireland with grace and enthusiasm. Over 50 artists will participate by sharing their interpretations of Ungerer’s work and responses..


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Somewhere Else – Pop-Up Exhibition by Molly Maine with Lush

Lush, Bluewater Shopping Centre Bluewater Pkwy, Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom

Somewhere Else is a one day pop-up illustration exhibition by AOI Member Molly Maine, in collaboration with Lush Cosmetics. Drawing upon her experiences from 20 years of travel to 50 countries, British illustrator Molly explores the connection between travel, solitude, and the feeling of awe through a series of bold and vibrant illustrations. The artist will be at the event,..


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Shrinky Dinks Summer Workshop by Westmount Art

Yellow Souls 10 Croall PL, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Westmount Art x Yellow Souls Shrinky Dinks Summer Workshops are coming! During the 2-hour workshop session, you will get: Information on earring design Learning new material and techniques Hands-on experience to make one pair of earrings from scratch Advice for future designs The class structure will be as follows: * 10 minutes: Introduction and discussion on shapes and colors in..


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‘Roar! It’s A Dinosaur!’ Story & Art Workshop with Gizem Gozde Ucar

Pickled Pepper Books 10 Middle Ln, London, United Kingdom

Children's book author and illustrator, Gizem Gozde Ucar, is visiting Pickled Pepper Books this summer holiday to run exciting 'Story and Art Workshops' for children. With 10+ years experience, Gizem incorporates dancing, singing and games that are special for each story, so each workshop is a new adventure. The workshops will consist of two parts: an interactive story followed by..


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Visual Riddle: Stano’s Illustration Art

Yan Books Bookstore Beijing, China

"Visual Riddle: Stano's Illustration Art" is now on exhibition at Yan Books bookstore from August 15th to September 15th, 2023. This exhibition showcases over 70 illustrations created by the illustrator Stano for the Chinese edition of the Harvard Business Review over the past five years. These illustrations, whether naive or delicate, depict business world through a humorous and witty filter. Stano coined..


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‘The Unicorn’s Magical Adventure’ Story & Art Workshop with Gizem Gozde Ucar

Pickled Pepper Books 10 Middle Ln, London, United Kingdom

Children's book author and illustrator, Gizem Gozde Ucar, is visiting Pickled Pepper Books this summer holiday to run exciting 'Story and Art Workshops' for children. With 10+ years experience, Gizem incorporates dancing, singing and games that are special for each story, so each workshop is a new adventure. The workshops will consist of two parts: an interactive story followed by..


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AOI in Conversation with Jon Klassen [SOLD OUT]

City Lit 1-10 Keeley Street, London, England, United Kingdom

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. JOIN OUR WAITLIST BELOW OR VIA OUR EVENTBRITE. Internationally renowned Illustrator Jon Klassen is best known for his best-selling Hat Box trilogy (I Want My Hat Back, This Is Not My Hat, We Found a Hat), among many other loved titles. In celebration of the release of his highly anticipated new..


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Boxes – People are more than tick boxes

Bloc Projects 2-4 & 16 Matilda Street, Sheffield, United Kingdom

It is with excitement that our AOI 2022 mentee Emclemmie / Emma Clements (see our full interview here!) shares her Pop-Up exhibition to celebrate the end of her degree with Open College of the Arts. Boxes explore the theme of identity and feeling that do not quite fit into any box. Through narrative artwork, the theme is explored visually through..


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Illustration Club / Speculative Mechanisms Workshop

The Corp Market (previously The Corporation Pub) 188 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Explore different ways of harnessing illustrations ability to communicate in this fun, practical workshop led by Cardiff based, Chris Evans. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join our Cardiff illustrator meet-up group (Illustration Club) for a speculative design workshop where we will explore illustrations ability to ignite conversation, the power of visual language and imagination to design mechanisms that benefit..


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Stop Panicking! Exhibition

Nunnery Gallery & Cafe 181 Bow Road, Bow, London, United Kingdom

A coming together of artists and animators Gabriella Marsh, Emily Downe, Martha Halliday, and Kathrin Steinbacher, Studio 10 found its genesis within the walls of the studio which all four artists share together. Although wide-ranging in subject matter and composition, the thread that weaves these artists together is a commitment to the documentation of the beauty and abundance in the..


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Art Oasis: Extravaganza Under the Sun

Creative Hub 301 301 Goldhawk Road, London, United Kingdom

Escape to an enchanting Art Oasis this summer! Immerse yourself in a vibrant gallery of creativity and be inspired by brilliant works from a select group of artists.   FREE ENTRY.


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Pick ‘n’ Mix / Birmingham illustrator meet-up / Picnic

North Taproom: Snow Hill Unit 1 Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Picnic presents Pick ‘n’ Mix, an illustrators social where you can mingle with fellow illustrators from Birmingham and beyond! Book below or via our Eventbrite. Picnic presents Pick ‘n’ Mix, an illustrators social where you can mingle with fellow illustrators from Birmingham and beyond! Located at North Bar, Snow Hill we will be mixing from 7pm onwards. Feel free to..


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Blisters: Time to Play

MC Motors 28 Miller's Ave, London, United Kingdom

Print Club London’s iconic ‘Blisters’ exhibition is back! ‘Blisters: Time to Play’ will showcase over 50 emerging and established artists on the same platform, each with a brand new and exclusive edition of handmade screenprints responding to the theme of PLAY. All artworks are exclusively designed for the show and never seen before, signed by the artist in a numbered..


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Cardiff illustrator meet-up / Illustration Club / Drink & Draw

Scaredy Cats Cafe Bar 16 Working Street, Saint Davids Centre, Wales, United Kingdom

Come join Cardiff's illustrator meet-up for a relaxed social with drawing and chats - bring your sketch book and favourite tools. Book below or via our Eventbrite.   Come join Cardiff's illustrator meet-up 'Illustration Club' for a relaxed social with drawing and chats - bring your sketch book and favourite tools. Looking forward to seeing you there for a chance..


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AOI Intro Session (FREE for Members)

Virtual

Whether you're a brand new AOI member or an AOI veteran, we welcome you to this free sign-up to this introductory session to your AOI membership. We'll include a short presentation on how to make best use of your membership. You'll learn how to navigate our extensive resources, make use of the pricing calculator and hear about practical examples of..


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Oxford illustrator meet-up / Rad

King's Arms, Oxford 40 Holywell Street, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

The time has come to grab your sketchbooks and come along to Oxford's first illustration meet-up! Book below or via our Eventbrite.   The time has come to grab your sketchbooks and come along to RAD’s first illustration meet-up! Expect fun drawing prompts and games that will help you get to know your fellow Oxford illustrators, and stretch the playful..


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Pride Comic Arts Festival

The Station Silver Street, Bristol

Pride Comic Arts Festival is a one-day UK comic art festival dedicated to LGBTQIA+ creators. We aim to provide an accessible platform for the community and we do this by keeping the exhibitor table fees affordable and free for attendants. We also aim to ensure our talks given by industry experts are supported by sign language interpreters, they will also..


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Creative Lives in Progress: IRL IllustrationPortfolio Review

The HudsonBec Group 37-39 Kingsway, London, United Kingdom

On Thursday 28th September Creative Lives in Progress will be hosting a new online portfolio review session, all about starting out in the world of illustration. If you’re a UK-based creative within the first year of your career, this is a great opportunity to meet and get feedback from experts. Reviewers include Niall Unger, Claire Cheung, Kat Hassell, Ciara Phelan,..


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StreetDraw24 Falmouth

Various Falmouth

StreetDraw24 is a 24-hour drawing event for illustrators, artists, amateurs, and everyone in between followed by an everyone-can-take-part exhibition with work sold to raise funds for people facing homelessness in Cornwall. This will be its 6th proud year in Falmouth! To take part all you need to do is get outside in Falmouth and draw (paint, collage, digital draw -..


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LOOKOUT Illustration Fair 2023

The Halls St Andrew's Plain, Norwich

The LOOKOUT Illustration Fair is a vibrant new event celebrating the diverse medium of illustration and its many forms. September 30th will see the launch of their first event at The Halls, Norwich; taking place across three unique back rooms. The event will showcase drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, paper modelling and more – with 40+ exhibitors taking part on the day,..


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Meet the author and Illustrator – Jade Lawley & J.M. McClatchie

Waterstones Dundee 35 Commercial Street, Dundee, United Kingdom

This event is a wonderful chance for the young readers of new children’s book ‘Crabbit Chops!’ to meet author J.M. McClatchie and illustrator Jade Lawley. Not only will there be the opportunity to purchase and get a signed copy the book from the Waterstones store, but there will also be crafts, activities and balloons to entertain children and to make..


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AOI Self-Promotion Masterclass, with a focus on Awards

Virtual

Discover the tools for self-promotion for illustrators, including how to get the most out of entering awards! Self promotion is an essential area for illustrators seeking commissions, and there are lots of ways to go about it. In this event we'll look at online presence, using social media and directly contacting clients, alongside illustration competitions which can really help promote..


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Pip X Shake / stallholder meet & greet

Kit Form (below Jamaica Street Studios) 39 Jamaica Street, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Join us for an exciting collaboration between PIP (Put into Practice) and Shake Fair 'Some kinda Art Fair'! Book below or via our Eventbrite. Calling all illustrators in the Bristol area! PIP is your quarterly get-together filled with enriching experiences. From engaging panel discussions to creative drink & draws, insightful workshops, and opportunities to connect with fellow artists, PIP is..


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Life Drawing / Hand Drawn & Quartered

The Larder Café, Arts & Community Hub 50 Lancaster Road, Preston, England, United Kingdom

Another fun evening focused on connecting you to the creative community of Preston and the surrounding area. Book below or via our Eventbrite. We are back after our summer break! 'Hand Drawn & Quartered' invite you to meet your fellow illustrators and enjoy another fantastic Life Drawing session with our favourite model Ruby. This time we are being hosted by..


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Sam Taylor Presents: Drawing from the Heart

AMP Gallery 1 Acorn Parade, London, United Kingdom

DRAWING FROM THE HEART is artist and illustrator Sam Taylor’s first solo show consisting of all original artworks. It pulls together years of drawing with ink and marker into an exhibition of weird creatures, intricate line work and bursts of colour. An exercise in tangibility, with a focus on analog methods, the artist presents his drawings on paper in a..


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Dyslexia: How it affects my practice w/ Spike

Virtual

Dyslexic illustrator, Spike, on how they navigate their way through this visual industry. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Welcome to the AOI meet-up for disabled illustrators, in the widest possible definition. In this meet-up we give the mic back to one of our attending community... Our guest speaker will be Spike - an illustrator based in rural Nottinghamshire. They..


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Blend Meet-up | Illustration Experts AMA (ask me anything)

The George and Monkey 68 Amwell Street, London, England, United Kingdom

Join our London illustrator meet-up and our panel of illustration experts to ask them anything. Book below or via our Eventbrite! Date & Time: Tuesday 17 October, from 6:30PM onwards (drinks can be enjoyed before, during and after the chats) Where: The George & Monkey, Islington, 68 Amwell St, London EC1R 1UU “How do I get work?” “Do I need..


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In conversation with Henny Beaumont

City Lit 1-10 Keeley Street, London, England, United Kingdom

The School of Visual Arts is pleased to launch its new talk series In conversation with… Over the course of the year, they will welcome an established speaker from the world of Visual Arts to speak about a subject passionate to them. Their October talk is led by Henny Beaumont. Henny Beaumont is an award winning political cartoonist, graphic novelist..


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In Conversation with Oliver Jeffers: Begin Again

University of the Arts London, Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road, London, England, United Kingdom

An in-depth conversation with Oliver Jeffers celebrating his new book, Begin Again: The Story of How We Got Here and Where We Might Go. Book below or via our Eventbrite. In person event hosted by Camberwell College of Art, in partnership with the Association of Illustrators and HarperCollins Children’s Books. Join us for an evening with globally-renowned artist and internationally..


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Spooky Drawing / Oxford illustrator meet-up / RAD

Jericho Community Centre 33A Canal Street, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

It’s officially spooky season, and what better way to celebrate than by drawing all things autumnal at our Oxford illustrator meet-up. Book below or via our Eventbrite. It’s officially spooky season, and what better way to celebrate than by drawing all things autumnal. There’ll be fun drawing prompts and physical drawing references. Bring your favourite materials and any spooky inspiration..


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Drawn In social / Manchester illustrator meetup

SEESAW 86 Princess Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

We’re excited to relaunch the AOI meet-up for illustrators in Manchester with a super friendly social. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Manchester we’re back! Let’s draw in the good times together. Whether you’re new to illustration or you’re a seasoned pro, we welcome you to Drawn In. We’re excited to relaunch the AOI meet-up for illustrators in Manchester with..


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Story & Art Workshop with Gizem Gozde Ucar

Pickled Pepper Books 10 Middle Ln, London, United Kingdom

Children's book author and illustrator, Gizem Gozde Ucar, is visiting Pickled Pepper Books this Halloween to run an exciting workshop for children! Gizem has over 10 years experience, incorporates dancing, singing and games that are special for each story, so each workshop is a new adventure. The workshops consist of two parts: an interactive story followed by a step by..


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Illustration Club / Zomzines / Cardiff illustator meet-up

Umbrella Art Collective Queen Street, #Unit 2, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Welcome back to Illustration Club, now in collaboration with Cardiff Umbrella, this months October event is titled “zomzines” where we will be holding a themed illustration night on our own special inktober while creating our own zines. Book your ticket here! Free with option for Donation. In usual association with the AOI, supporting illustrators everywhere. We are happy to announce..


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Pictoplasma NYC 2023

SVA Theatre 333 West 23rd Street, New York City, United States

This October 2023, Pictoplasma, the leading character design conference from Berlin, finally returns to New York for its ninth edition—to present the freshest talents and probe the workings of the creative mind on character.  Pictoplasma NYC presents 10+ hand picked key lectures by the world’s most influential artists and upcoming talents, cutting-edge graphic, toy and game designers and leading animation..


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Drawing Diversity: Womxn Cultivating Dynamic Space in Illustration

An In-Conversation session with We Are Batch – Daniéla de Lange (founder) and Lené van Heerden (creative director). Book below or via our Eventbrite here. 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 the seventh of a..


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Irudika 2023: International Professional Illustration Fair

Artium Museoa Francia Kalea, 24, Gasteiz, Araba, Spain

IRUDIKA is an international event, in which the work of the illustration sector in EUSKADI and at national level is shown together with that of the three guest countries, which in this seventh edition will be: Japan, Poland and Nigeria. This is an event held in Vitora-Gasteiz, organised by the Professional Association of Illustrators of the Basque Country, in which..


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Illo Grad Network: Session 1 / Being a business

Virtual

Discover how to lay down the basic building blocks of your illustration business and set achievable goals for the future. 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 is an exciting and challenging..


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Thought Bubble: The Yorkshire Comic Art Festival

Harrogate Convention Centre King's Rd, Harrogate, United Kingdom

Thought Bubble is the Yorkshire Comic Art Festival: A week long celebration of comics, illustration and more spread across the whole of Yorkshire, finishing in a huge two day comic convention in Harrogate. The festival week promotes the power of comics, as they can inspire, educate and bring people together like no other medium. So whether you're a longtime fan..


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The Illustrators

Chris Beetles Gallery 8 & 10 Ryder Street, London

The biggest event worldwide for illustration and cartoon collectors, featuring over 350 artworks celebrating the best of British illustrators and cartoonists working between the 1830s and the present day. The Illustrators is accompanied by a 242-page catalogue with 314 images, new essays and biographies, presenting a selection of illustration from 1831-2023. The catalogue is available from the gallery Find more..


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Story & Art Workshop with Gizem Gozde Ucar

Pickled Pepper Books 10 Middle Ln, London, United Kingdom

Children's book author and illustrator, Gizem Gözde Uçar, is visiting Pickled Pepper Books to run a special Christmas 'Story & Art Workshop' this November. Story & Art Workshops are the perfect mixture of storytelling and arts & crafts. Gizem will incorporate dancing, singing and games, all while dressed as an Elf. The workshops consist of two parts: an interactive story..


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Meet the author and Illustrator – Jade Lawley & J.M. McClatchie

Tywcross Zoo Burton Road, Atherstone, United Kingdom

This event is a wonderful chance for the young readers of new children’s book ‘Crabbit Chops!’ to meet author J.M. McClatchie and illustrator Jade Lawley at Tywcross Zoo. Not only will there be the opportunity to purchase and get a signed copy the book from the gift shop, but there will also be crafts, activities and balloons to entertain children..


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AOI Webinar – Tax for UK Illustrators

Virtual

Learn and re-learn the basics to get your tax return ready. Book below or via our Eventbrite. It’s that time of year again! The tax return deadline is looming and you’ll need to complete your UK tax return by 31st January 2024. There’s no time like the present to get your tax return ready to avoid any last minute panic..


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Sex ed, illustrated w/ Everybody’s Invited / BREW – Leeds meet-up

Virtual

Discover the power of illustration within inclusive and accessible sex education with the creator of Everybody's Invited. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for an evening of learning, laughter and lube! with Phoebe, the creator of Everybody's Invited, for their talk on the power of illustration within education and the value of an inclusive and accessible sex education...


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Go BIG or Go Home! w/ Shawn Sharpe

Lost Bar & Pizzeria 131 Market Street West, Preston, England, United Kingdom

Preston's illustrator meet-up hosts a Q&A with Shawn Sharpe about his journey from Illustration to Street Art and Murals + drawing activity. Book below or via our Eventbrite.   Go BIG or Go Home!   Hand Drawn & Quartered host a Q&A with special guest Shawn Sharpe who will talk about his journey from Illustration to Street Art and Murals...


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London Illustration Fair 2023

Bargehouse OXO Tower Wharf, London, United Kingdom

The London Illustration Fair is 10 years old this year. What a wild ride it has been! This November London’s biggest artist-led illustration event will be returning to London’s iconic Bargehouse, OXO Tower wharf, Southbank, with another jam-packed festival of illustration. Come help us celebrate with over four floors of prints, products, workshops and festivities. The London Illustration Fair is..


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Folklore Exhibition – Celebrating illustration in Brighton & Hove.

Phoenix Art Space 10–14 Waterloo Place, Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom

This captivating exhibition will transport you to a world of myth and legend, as artists from the well-renowned illustration hub of Brighton & Hove come together to share their interpretations of folklore. Featuring artists such as Peter Greenwood, Michael Driver, Sophy Hollington, Allan Sanders, Owen Gildersleeve, Edward Tuckwell, Laurie Avon, YUKFUN, Tom Clohosy Cole, Ryan Gillett & Lucy Sherston…(to name a..


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London Illustration Fair: AOI Self Promotion Masterclass

Bargehouse OXO Tower Wharf, London, United Kingdom

This event is part of London Illustration Fair 2023 and tickets can be booked here. Self-promotion is an essential aspect of finding work as an illustrator, and there are lots of ways to go about it. In this event, the Association of Illustrators (The AOI) will take a look at online presence, using social media, finding and contacting clients and..


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Cardiff illustrator meet-up / Drink & Draw / Illustration Club

Scaredy Cats Cafe Bar 16 Working Street, Saint Davids Centre, Wales, United Kingdom

Come join Cardiff's illustrator meet-up for a relaxed social with drawing and chats - bring your sketch book and favourite pencil. Book your spot below or via our eventbrite. Come join Cardiff's illustrator meet-up 'Illustration Club' for a relaxed social with drawing and chats - bring your sketch book and favourite pencil. Looking forward to seeing you there for a..


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Bah Humbug / Pip – Bristol illustrator meet-up

Kit Form (below Jamaica Street Studios) 39 Jamaica Street, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Bristol Illustrators, escape the hectic-ness of Christmas with us at our "Bah Humbug" Meetup! Book below or via our Eventbrite. As illustrators, we've been working towards Christmas for months now. Tired of the same old seasonal cheer? This gathering is your refuge! Join us for an evening of unapologetic unwinding and escape-from-Christmas crafts. What to Expect: 7pm: arrive From 7.30-8.30:..


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Art School Christmas Cabaret / Hand Drawn & Quartered

The Ferret 55 Fylde Road, Preston, England, United Kingdom

A fun evening focused on connecting you to the creative community of Preston and the surrounding area, featuring 'The Postmen' + more. Book below or via our Eventbrite. It's Christmas! Hand Drawn & Quartered is teaming up with UCLan's School of Arts for a Christmas Bash on Dec 6th, featuring 'The Postmen' performing a live set along with other creative..


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Illo Grad Network: Session 2 / Finding your niche

Virtual

Advice on career paths, where you fit in, and finding your way to particular areas of the illustration and wider creative industry. 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 is an exciting..


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Birmingham Christmas Social 2023

Nortons Digbeth 43-45 Meriden St, Birmingham, United Kingdom

The Birmingham Design Christmas Social is back once again, and this time we’re bringing some friends! Join ourselves, Overlap, Picnic and Fuse for a big, combined celebration of the local creative community to see out the year. We’ll be heading to Nortons in Digbeth, who will have pizzas in the oven and a drink on stand by for everyone who..


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PRESS+PLAY Tabletop Print Fair

Phoenix Art Space 10–14 Waterloo Place, Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom

This December the PRESS+PLAY Festival of Print takes place over one weekend from Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 December, and will include a Tabletop Print Fair. Phoenix Art Space are now inviting applications from printmakers who would like to hire a table at their third annual Tabletop Print Fair and sell work to visiting public. Open to all artists, makers..


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DIY Christmas Art Market

Copeland Park & Bussey Building 133 Copeland Road, London

DIY Art Market champions a diverse community of artists and publishers, providing an affordable space for them to exhibit their work, engage with visitors, share experiences, opportunities, and sell their artwork. This event will showcase over 100 emerging, and established artists, all from a wide range of artistic backgrounds, providing visitors the opportunity to discover a unique range of artwork,..


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AOI Intro Session (FREE for Members)

Virtual

Whether you're a brand new AOI member or an AOI veteran, we welcome you to this free sign-up to this introductory session to your AOI membership. We'll include a short presentation on how to make best use of your membership. You'll learn how to navigate our extensive resources, make use of the pricing calculator and hear about practical examples of..


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Illustrators of South Yorkshire / online meet-up

Celebrating the creatives of the area with an online chat to mark the season and close the year. Book below or via our Eventbrite. This meet-up is all about celebrating the creatives of the South Yorkshire area with an online chat to mark the season and close the year. We hope that this online get-together will be the spark for..


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Norwich Christmas Illustration Social

The Playhouse Bar 42-58 Saint Georges Street, Norwich, United Kingdom

Join us for an evening of festive fun in the cosy Playroom - at The Playhouse Bar in Norwich. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season with your fellow illustrators and get to know your creative community! Free meet up, just RSVP here. Please bring your favourite sketchbooks and your trusty drawing materials because it's a 'show and tell'..


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Glasgow illustrator meet-up / Brunch & Draw / hosted by Illo-G

The Burrell Collection (Benugo Cafe) Benugo Cafe, Bellahouston, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Grab some coffee and cake while you get to know fellow local illustrators. Book below or via our Eventbrite.   Grab some coffee and cake while you get to know fellow local illustrators. Sketch and doodle in this artistic social, followed by a free stroll around the inspiring artwork of the Burrell Collection. Please bring your sketchbook and drawing material..


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Fantasy: Realms of Imagination

British Library 96 EUSTON ROAD, LONDON

Set out on a legendary quest through the impossible worlds of fantasy. From epic visions to intricately envisaged details, the British Library's latest exhibition celebrates some of the finest fantasy creators, reveals how their imagined lands, languages and creatures came into being, and delves into the traditions of a genre that has created some of the most passionate and enduring..


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AOI Webinar: How To Promote Yourself and Find New Clients

Virtual

Self-promotion is an essential aspect of finding work as an illustrator, and there are lots of ways to go about it. Book your ticket below or via Eventbrite. In this event, the Association of illustrators (The AOI) will take a look at: Online presence Using social media Finding and contacting new clients Commissioner focussed projects.   You’ll also gain an..


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AOI Discusses: Diversifying your Income as an Illustrator

Virtual

The nature of freelance work is that it will ebb and flow, so what can illustrators do to help bring in additional income streams? Join the conversation online - Book below or via our Eventbrite. AOI discusses is back this January!   The nature of freelance work is that it will ebb and flow, so what can illustrators do to..


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Brighton Illustrator’s Meetup / Flock re-launch

The West Hill Tavern 67 Buckingham Place, Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom

Join us for Flock's first social meetup for 2024! An opportunity to get to know other illustrators in Brighton! Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for a social meet and greet to kick off the new year and dust off those January blues! Meet other illustrators in Brighton, have a drink, have a chat, and get to know..


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Illo Grad Network: Session 3 / Portfolio guidance

Virtual

Learn how to maximise value from your portfolio projects and how to present them to clients in an online world. 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 is an exciting and challenging..


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Workshops at Atelier Rêve (Netherlands) with Naomi Vona

Atelier Rêve Stoofstraat 22, 5211 ER 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

AOI Member Naomi Vona will will be in Den Bosch inside Atelier Rêve for a series of workshops that will take place between this Thursday 25th and Sunday 28th of January 2024. The workshops will explore creating artworks for different applications, experimenting with collage and manipulating images to infuse deeper meanings and emotions. You can find more about each of..


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Public Professorial Lecture – Professor Tim Vyner

The Egg Theatre Bath, United Kingdom

Illustrator as Reporter: firsthand observations that broaden our understanding of global sporting events. Tim Vyner is Professor of Illustration in the School of Design at Bath Spa University. He has more than 20 years’ experience working as a documentary illustrator.  In this talk he will reflect on how changing industry practices – from fountain pen to iPad and beyond –..


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Cardiff illustrator meet-up / Drink & Draw – Illustration Club

Scaredy Cats Cafe Bar 16 Working Street, Saint Davids Centre, Wales, United Kingdom

Kick off 2024 with a relaxed drink & draw with your fellow Cardiff-based illustrators. Book below or via our Eventbrite.   HAPPY NEW YEAR! Illustration Club is back with a drink and draw to kick off 2024. We want to welcome you all back and get going to have an amazing year. Please bring along your favourite drawing materials, sketchbook..


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Sheffield Illustrators Meet-Up / Ay Up

Alder Percy Street, #Unit 111, Neepsend, England, United Kingdom

We kick off 2024 relaunching the Sheffield meet-up for illustrators. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Following on from the vibrant meet up at Sheffield's Alder Bar (March 2023) we return to the same venue to re-launch illustrator meet-ups in Sheffield. Come along for a chance to chat, bounce ideas, seek and share solutions with fellow illustrators. We’ll forge foundations..


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Digging Deep: Brand Purpose Workshop for Illustrators

Virtual

Explore and find your brand purpose with Nicola at Brand Warrior through an engaging live workshop! Book below or via Eventbrite! In this workshop, you’ll explore and define your brand purpose. Then learn how to use it as a tool to help you: • Develop and grow • Keep you on track • Build trust with your audience • Stand..


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Drawn In Conversation / Manchester illustrator meet-up

SEVEN BRO7HERS BEERHOUSE Ancoats 39 Blossom Street, Ancoats, England, United Kingdom

At our first meet-up in 2024, we’ll be drawing in the conversation about earning a living as an illustrator in Manchester! Book below or via our Eventbrite.   In true Manc spirit, we’ll be keeping it real by sharing four stories by local illustrators who are building careers in the city. Louise French, Jordan Yates, Catherine Booth and Nathan Hackett..


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Picture Stories: Robin Harris Retrospective Exhibition

The Stanley Picker Gallery Kingston School of Art, Grange Road, Kingston, United Kingdom

The Stanley Picker Gallery is pleased to present Picture Stories, featuring the work of Illustrator, Painter, Author and Educator Robin Harris (1949 - 2022). The exhibition covers a small proportion of Robin’s output over five decades and includes: - Robin intings and illustrations inspired from his travels to America and Canada. - Illustrations from a large portfolio of publishing work..


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DIY Art Market

Copeland Park & Bussey Building 133 Copeland Road, London

DIY Art Market champions a diverse community of artists and publishers, providing an affordable space for them to exhibit their work, engage with visitors, share experiences, opportunities, and sell their artwork. This event will showcase over 100 emerging, and established artists, all from a wide range of artistic backgrounds, providing visitors the opportunity to discover a unique range of artwork,..


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Children’s Workshop with Gizem Gozde Ucar

Pickled Pepper Books 10 Middle Ln, London, United Kingdom

Children's book author and illustrator, Gizem Gözde Uçar, is visiting Pickled Pepper Books to run a special Interactive Theatre adventure for little ones! This interactive storytelling involves sensory play and is full of movement, singing, dancing and games! We will be playing with toys that engage children’s imagination. The games revolve around the senses to encourage children to learn through..


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Story & Art Workshop with Gizem Gozde Ucar

Pickled Pepper Books 10 Middle Ln, London, United Kingdom

Children's book author and illustrator, Gizem Gözde Uçar, is visiting Pickled Pepper Books to run a special Valentine's Day 'Story & Art Workshop' this February. Story & Art Workshops are the perfect mixture of storytelling and arts & crafts. Gizem will incorporate dancing, singing and games! And at the end of our workshop, we will make our own valentines. The..


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Blend (London) Meet-up | Sketchy Brekky with Steve McCarthy

National Theatre Espresso Bar National Theatre, London, England, United Kingdom

Sketchy Brekky is a drawing salon with a featured guest illustrator - part workshop and part drink & draw, but with coffee, in London. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Introducing a new morning meet-up series with 'Blend' - our London meet-up for illustrators. 'Sketchy Brekky' is a drawing salon with a featured guest illustrator - part workshop and part..


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Preston meet-up w/ Jonny Hannah // Hand Drawn & Quartered

Guild Ale House 56 Lancaster Road, Preston, England, United Kingdom

Come join us for a fun-filled evening in Preston with the incredible artist Jonny Hannah, where we'll celebrate the beauty of hand-drawn art. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Looking for something different this Valentines Day? Then Hand Drawn & Quartered Meetup with special guest, the brilliant Jonny Hannah will bring you the illustration LOVE. This will be a really..


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The Cartoon Museum Conference

The Cartoon Museum 63 Wells Street, London

Are you a cartoonist or comic creator? Do you want to meet other cartoonists and comic creators? Do you want to learn from the best while doing it? Join in at Cartoon Conference 2024 for ideas and inspiration for how you can use your skills to survive and thrive as an artist. Learn from industry experts and specialists. Find inspiration...


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AOI Webinar: Demystifying Illustration Contracts.

Virtual

Do you want to understand clients’ contracts and make sure they are fair to you, but aren’t always sure what they mean? Book below or via our Eventbrite.   Open for all illustrators! Covering a range of contract types, this webinar provides you with the knowledge you need to understand contracts and increase your awareness of clauses that may not..


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Sheffield Illustrators Meet-Up / Drink & Draw

Alder Percy Street, #Unit 111, Neepsend, England, United Kingdom

Meet and chat with your fellow illustrators in this relaxed drink and draw session with fun drawing prompts. Book your ticket below or via Eventbrite. Thanks to each and every one for coming along to the January event. It was great to meet you all. 43 illustrators in one room was a brilliant first session turnout for the revival of..


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Le Salève, montagne des Carougeois ?! – Exhibition

Carouge Museum Pl. de Sardaigne 2, Carouge, Switzerland

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 Sardinian city develops in the..


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AOI Intro Session

Virtual

Discover how your AOI membership can benefit you and meet other AOI members. Book your space below or via our Eventbrite! Whether you're a brand new AOI member or an AOI veteran, we welcome you to sign-up to this introductory session to your AOI membership. We'll include a short presentation on how to make best use of your membership. You'll..


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Northumberland Drink and Draw

Nurtch Coffee House 122 Milburn Rd, Ashington, United Kingdom

Enjoy an evening of relaxed creative drawing exercises and prompts in a supportive, friendly space. Some basic materials will be provided, but you're more than welcome to bring sketchbooks and any of your chosen (dry) medium to sketch, draw and experiment with a cuppa and cake. Special guest artist speaker Alex Sickling will give us a talk before we get..


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London´s Places by Akesi Martinez at Barbican Library Hall

Barbican Library London

'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 with a conceptual, and expressive..


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Plymouth Comic and Zine Fair 2024

Ocean Studios Factory Cooperage Royal William Yard, Plymouth

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 be serving vegan lunches and..


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War Child’s Secret 7” Exhibition

NOW Gallery The Gateway Pavillions, London

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 at NOW Gallery, in March..


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PIP Bristol Illustrators Meet Up

Kit Form (below Jamaica Street Studios) 39 Jamaica Street, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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 temperaments. Diverse Drawing Prompts: We’ll..


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Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) – Film

Jill Craigie Cinema Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth, Plymouth

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 his hunger for life. Kirikou..


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Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew

Water Lane Boathouse Canal Wharf, Holbeck, England, United Kingdom

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 us for the March edition,..


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Illo Grad Network: Session 4 / Building career endurance

Virtual

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 is an exciting and challenging..


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Zinezilla 3: MEGALAZINE

Kit Form (below Jamaica Street Studios) 39 Jamaica Street, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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 everyone! Expect zines, prints, comics,..


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London Book Fair 2024

Olympia, London

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 back its special Illustrators Programme,..


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YORK ILLUSTRATORS MEET UP / DRAWVIK

Rainbows Ceramics Painting Studio. York, UK. 15-17 Bootham, York, England, United Kingdom

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 wants from future meet-ups and..


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Drawing Diversity: Agent Industry Insights in Illustration

Virtual

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 delve deeper into industry practices...


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AOI Discusses: Applying for Arts Funding

Virtual

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 application(s)? Join us in this..


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Still Life Social / Birmingham illustrator meet-up: Picnic

1000 Trades 16 Frederick Street, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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 at 1000 trades in the..


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Mischief – Newcastle illustrator meet-up

Gingerino’s Kitchen 8 Stepney Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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 restaurant in the heart of the..


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Illustration Club – Cardiff illustrator meet-up

Umbrella Art Collective Queen Street, #Unit 2, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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. This could be any object,..


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Finding your Creative Confidence with The Arena

Virtual

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 this session, The Arena team..


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