Fantasy: Realms of Imagination
ExhibitionsSet 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 […]
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British Library
96 EUSTON ROAD, LONDON
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AOI Webinar: How To Promote Yourself and Find New Clients
Online Events, TalksSelf-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 […]
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AOI Discusses: Diversifying your Income as an Illustrator
Online Events, TalksThe 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 […]
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Brighton Illustrator’s Meetup / Flock re-launch
Meet UpsJoin 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 […]
Free
The West Hill Tavern
67 Buckingham Place, Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom
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Illo Grad Network: Session 3 / Portfolio guidance
Meet Ups, Online EventsLearn 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 […]
Workshops at Atelier Rêve (Netherlands) with Naomi Vona
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 […]
The Time of Our Lives
ExhibitionsThe 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 […]
Public Professorial Lecture – Professor Tim Vyner
TalksIllustrator 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 […]
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Writing A Book w/ Gemma Correll – Hand Drawn & Quartered Meetup
Meet UpsOur Preston illustrator meet-up hosts an online talk + Q&A with illustrator Gemma Correll to hear about her experience of writing a new book. Book below or via our Eventbrite. […]
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Cardiff illustrator meet-up / Drink & Draw – Illustration Club
Meet UpsKick 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 […]
Free
Scaredy Cats Cafe Bar
16 Working Street, Saint Davids Centre, Wales, United Kingdom
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Sheffield Illustrators Meet-Up / Ay Up
Meet UpsWe 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 […]
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Alder
Percy Street, #Unit 111, Neepsend, England, United Kingdom
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Digging Deep: Brand Purpose Workshop for Illustrators
Online EventsExplore 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 […]
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Drawn In Conversation / Manchester illustrator meet-up
Meet UpsAt 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 […]
Picture Stories: Robin Harris Retrospective Exhibition
ExhibitionsThe 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 […]
Quentin Blake: Book Covers
ExhibitionsQuentin 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 […]
DIY Art Market
ExhibitionsDIY 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 […]
Children’s Workshop with Gizem Gozde Ucar
TalksChildren'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 […]
Story & Art Workshop with Gizem Gozde Ucar
TalksChildren'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 […]
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Blend (London) Meet-up | Sketchy Brekky with Steve McCarthy
Meet UpsSketchy 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. […]
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Preston meet-up w/ Jonny Hannah // Hand Drawn & Quartered
Meet UpsCome 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 […]
David Hughes: “Why can’t you draw something nice…?”
ExhibitionsMoyse'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 Cartoon Museum Conference
TalksAre 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 […]
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AOI Webinar: Demystifying Illustration Contracts.
Online EventsDo 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 […]
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Sheffield Illustrators Meet-Up / Drink & Draw
Meet UpsMeet 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 […]
Free
Alder
Percy Street, #Unit 111, Neepsend, England, United Kingdom
Le Salève, montagne des Carougeois ?! – Exhibition
ExhibitionsThe 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. […]
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AOI Intro Session
Online EventsDiscover 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 […]
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Virtual
Northumberland Drink and Draw
Meet UpsEnjoy 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 […]
London´s Places by Akesi Martinez at Barbican Library Hall
Exhibitions'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. […]
Blood, Milk & Tears: Exhibition by Claudine O’Sullivan
ExhibitionsA 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 […]
Plymouth Comic and Zine Fair 2024
ExhibitionsPlymouth 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 […]
War Child’s Secret 7” Exhibition
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 […]
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PIP Bristol Illustrators Meet Up
Meet UpsGet 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 […]
Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) – Film
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 […]
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Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Meet UpsJoin 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 […]
Free
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Illo Grad Network: Session 4 / Building career endurance
Meet Ups, Online EventsKick 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 […]
Drawing Lots
ExhibitionsArtist 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 […]
Zinezilla 3: MEGALAZINE
ExhibitionsZinezilla 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 […]
London Book Fair 2024
TalksBetween 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 […]
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YORK ILLUSTRATORS MEET UP / DRAWVIK
Meet UpsJoin 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 […]
Free
Rainbows Ceramics Painting Studio. York, UK.
15-17 Bootham, York, England, United Kingdom
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Drawing Diversity: Agent Industry Insights in Illustration
Online EventsAn 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 […]
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AOI Discusses: Applying for Arts Funding
Online EventsHow 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 […]
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Still Life Social / Birmingham illustrator meet-up: Picnic
Meet UpsAttention 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 […]
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1000 Trades
16 Frederick Street, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Mischief – Newcastle illustrator meet-up
Meet UpsCome 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 […]
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Gingerino’s Kitchen
8 Stepney Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Children’s Writers & Illustrators Festival 2024 – Online
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
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Illustration Club – Cardiff illustrator meet-up
Meet UpsBring 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 […]
Free
Umbrella Art Collective
Queen Street, #Unit 2, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Finding your Creative Confidence with The Arena
Online EventsThe 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 […]
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Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Meet UpsJoin us for our monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for our monthly get together of […]
Free
Working Women
ExhibitionsAn exhibition focusing on the art of mother and daughter artists Sheila Robinson (1925-88) and Chloë Cheese (b.1952)
Illustrators Exhibition – Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2024
ExhibitionsThe preview of the Illustrators Exhibition 2024, is available now. You can visit it in full - in person in Bologna, and online at BCBF Galleries - from April 8 […]
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AOI Webinar: An Insight into Illustration Agents
Online EventsJoin us for valuable insights and practical advice in this behind the scenes look at illustration agents and what representation involves. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Open to all […]
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Sketch & Crawl / Glasgow illustrator meet-up / Illo-G
Meet UpsMeet and draw with other Glasgow illustrators on a sketch crawl at the Riverside Museum (aka The Transport Museum). Book below or via our eventbrite. Join Glasgow's illustrator meet-up group […]
Free
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse Road, Govan, Glasgow, United Kingdom
FUN: Exhibiting 8 Brighton-based artists
ExhibitionsLucky Frog Studio brings together the creative talents of Tim Alexander, Michael Driver, Holly Farndell, Lizzie Lomax, Jessica Meyrick, Connie Noble, Sean O’Brien and Leanne Rule. Escaping our day-to-day looming […]
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Blend (London) Meet-up | Sketchy Brekky with Tracey English
Meet UpsSketchy 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. […]
Paws, Claws, Tales & Roars
ExhibitionsCelebrating the works of artist Brian Wildsmith
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AOI Intro Session
Discover how your AOI membership can benefit you and meet other AOI members. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Whether you're a brand new AOI member or an AOI veteran, […]
Free
Virtual
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Drink & Drawvik / York illustrators meet-up
Meet UpsYork's illustrator meet up - join Drawvik for a relaxed social evening of chatting and drawing. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Drink & Drawvik Join Drawvik for a […]
Free
Winning Post, York
127-129 Bishopthorpe Road, York, England, United Kingdom
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Flock presents: An Evening with Yuk Fun & Lucy Sherston
Meet Ups, TalksThe Brighton illustrator meet-up host an evening of talks on how to successfully expand your creative practice. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Flock presents: An Evening with Yuk Fun […]
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AOI Discusses: Using Art for Advocacy
Online EventsFrom illustrating campaigns and infographics to conversation starting pieces in the public realm. Book below or via our Eventbrite. AOI Discusses, continues this season, with a session around art and […]
Fine Lines Illustration and Animation Festival
Exhibitions, TalksEveryone is invited to the first Fine Lines Festival - a celebration of Illustration and Animation. Guest speakers such as Steve Smith, founder of Beakus Animation Studio, Domareen Fox, […]
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Illustrator Insights / Sheffield Illustrators meetup
Meet Ups3 illustrators share their experiences on in-house illustration, surface design, book publishing, freelancing, and illustration for children. Book below or via our Eventbrite. This month we’ll be doing our first […]
Free
Alder
Percy Street, #Unit 111, Neepsend, England, United Kingdom
Pictoplasma Berlin Conference: 20th Anniversary Edition
TalksPictoplasma, the world’s leading conference of contemporary character design in illustration, animation, graphic and urban arts, celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades the Berlin-based project has promoted […]
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Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Meet UpsJoin us for our monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for our monthly get together of BREW […]
Free
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Drawn In with special guest, Stanley Chow / Manchester AOI meet-up
Meet Ups, TalksView Stanley Chow's exhibition, take part in a workshop inspired by his illustrations and join The Long Table discussion with him and others. Book below or via our Eventbrite. ***Announcing […]
BANG Book Launch
Based in Bristol? Join in at 3pm on Saturday, 4th of May, Waterstones Clifton, to celebrate the release of BANG: The Wild Wonders of Earth's Phenomena. In this follow up […]
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Illustrators in Motion: Dan Woodger
"Illustrators In Motion" is a series dedicated to empowering illustrators like you. Dive deeper into the world of animation, ask your burning questions, and learn how to make the leap from stills to motion.
Workshop – Life Drawing Super Heroes Special
Join the Cartoon Museum for Life Drawing with a focus on super heroes - from poses to costumes to help your character drawings come to life! To celebrate our latest […]
Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)
Exhibitions, TalksThe Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) exists to promote the breadth and diversity of comics and what is considered comics as a legitimate medium of literary and artistic worth. We […]
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Explore and Draw / Norwich illustrators Meet-up / CrissCross
Meet UpsMeet and draw with fellow illustrators for a visual exploration of the museum's diverse exhibitions. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Explore and Draw / Norwich illustrators Meet-up / CrissCross […]
Free
Sainsbury Centre
Norfolk Road, Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Lucky Frog Studio presents: “What do artists do for FUN??
TalksLucky Frog Studio is pleased to announce their very first 'PechaKucha' style talks night : “What do artists do for FUN?’. Inviting four local artists and businesses; Owen davey, Pippa […]
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AOI AGM 2024
The AOI will hold the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 14th May at 6pm. This will be held on Zoom and is open to all members to attend. We’d love […]
Free
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Lithography Print Workshop
In this fun and friendly weekender, you will learn how to create stunning lithography prints using simple art materials and household items. Led by Illustrator, Printmaker and AOI Mentor Viola […]
Coco Lom X Parkside at Clerkenwell Design Week
ExhibitionsArtist and AOI Member Coco Lom and Parkside Launch New Collaboration at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024. The new designs in the collection are inspired by the terrazzo-making process, which started […]
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HIVE – Falmouth Illustrators Meetup
Meet UpsWalk, talk & draw with us around Pendennis Point, then join us for a chat in the Princess Pavillion cafe. Open to all illustrators. Book below or via our Evenbrite. […]
Free
Princess Pavilion & Gyllyngdune Gardens
41 Melvill Road, Falmouth, England, United Kingdom
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AOI Webinar: Getting Illustration Clients
Online EventsWhat's the most effective way of finding and promoting to illustration commissioners? Book below or via our Eventbrite. Open to all illustrators! All illustrators are seeking new clients, and […]
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Sketch Social / Sheffield Illustrators Meet-Up
Meet UpsMay’s meet-up is a fun ‘Sketch Social’ with shared drawing activities. Chat, draw, and have a bite to eat with fellow illustrators. Book below or via our Eventbrite. May’s meet-up […]
Free
Heist Brew Co.
107 Neepsend Lane, Neepsend, England, United Kingdom
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AOI Webinar: Protecting your illustrations with AI disruption tools
Online EventsA webinar presenting the AI disruption tool Nightshade for protecting images online with Ben Y. Zhao, Professor of Computer Science. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Concerned about your work […]
Free
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Making Murals / Cardiff illustrator meet-up
Meet UpsWe invite a panel of some the best known muralists in the area to help us learn about the wondrous world of mural making. Book below or via our Eventbrite. […]
Yo Illo Projects – Animated Shorts Projection Night
Meet UpsYou are invited to Yo Illo Projects - A short animation projection night, followed by drinks. Our projection night features animations from illustrator, graphic & motion designer, STEPHANIE JADE. A […]
Agents for Change: Portfolio Reviews
Agents for Change host free online and in-person portfolio reviews specifically for illustrators who belong to typically underrepresented groups within our industry. These friendly and informal sessions give illustrators the […]
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Kent Illustrators meet-up
Meet UpsKent Illustrators is the Canterbury-based AOI meet-up group welcoming all illustrators from across Kent. Book below or via our Eventbrite. We’re excited to announce the very first Kent Illustrators (KI) […]
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Drink & Drawvik / York illustrators meet-up
Meet UpsJoin us for a fun, collaborative evening of drawing and chatting, whilst playing the old parlour game of Exquisite Corpse! Book below or via our Eventbrite. Please bring your favourite […]
Free
Angel On The Green
2 Bishopthorpe Road, #2-4, York, England, United Kingdom
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Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Meet UpsJoin us for our monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for our monthly get together of BREW […]
Free
Birmingham Design Festival 2024
TalksBirmingham Design Festival is a celebration of the local, national and international design industry held in the UK every June. For three days, visitors can expect to choose from 20 […]
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Birmingham illustrator meet-up: Picnic
Meet UpsAttention Brummie illustrators! Take a break from the wonderful Birmingham Design Festival to meet up with your fellow illustrators. Book below or via our Eventbrite. New meetup klaxon! Our […]
Free
Eagle & Ball
Gopsal Street, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
The NCAD BA Illustration Exhibition 2024
Degree ShowsThe NCAD BA Illustration Exhibition 2024
Belfast School of Art Illustration Degree Show 2024
Degree ShowsThe Belfast School of Art final year illustration students welcome all visitors to their degree show. Private view on Friday 7th June at 6PM in room BA-04-012. The show runs […]
Art Workshop at Wild Anatomies Exhibition
ExhibitionsAs part of the exhibition Wild Anatomies, AOI Member Lynn Hatzius will we be hosting a workshop for children, age 6+ on Saturday 8th June. The workshop will explore symmetry […]
Printed Festival 2 : Print Harder
ExhibitionsThe Print Wagon and The Printhaus team up once again to bring you the return of PRINTED FESTIVAL, Wales' biggest festival all about print! “Always thinking of new ways to […]
Moving Out – Camberwell College of Arts’ 2024 BA Illustration Degree Exhibition
Degree ShowsYou meet us at a point of transition. We are moving out, in, through, on, and away. Over the years we have built community, made friends, made and made and […]
UoG Illustration & Creative Arts Degree Show 2024
Degree ShowsExperience and enjoy the work of this year’s University of Gloucestershire's graduating creative cohort
The Twelve Exhibition in Budapest
ExhibitionsIllustrator, visual artist and AOI member from Slovakia, Petra Stefankova, will exhibit her paintings in the invitational group exhibition Twelve at the David Art Gallery in Budapest. The exhibition starts […]
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Picture Books to Graphic Novels with Sophie Burrows
Meet Ups, Online EventsIllustrator and author Sophie Burrows discusses picture books to graphic novels as part of our ongoing series of picture book meet-ups. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join picture book […]
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AOI Webinar: Negotiating with Confidence
Online EventsProviding you with the tools you need to negotiate your illustration commissions with confidence! Book below or via Eventbrite. Love the excitement of a new commission but feel awkward about […]
UCLan Degree Show 2024
Degree Shows, ExhibitionsA showcase of University of Central Lancashire's graduating Illustration students
London Met University Summer Show 2024
Degree Shows, ExhibitionsDiscover the graduating students from London Metropolitan School of Art, Design and Architecture
Art Lab – Summer Edition
ExhibitionsNew exhibition showcasing an extraordinary collection of illustrations by Art Lab Agency artists
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Ashton Court Nature Draw / Bristol illustrator meet-up / Pip
Meet UpsCalling all Bristol illustrators! Join us for a day of sketching and socialising in the beautiful Ashton Court Estate, themed around drawing nature. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Supported […]
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AOI Intro Session
Online EventsA free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
New Designers 2024
Degree Shows, ExhibitionsLondon's Most Established Graduate Design Showcase is back to champion the future of design.
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AOI Discusses: The Value of Experimentation
Online Events, TalksWe look at experimentation, and how prioritising this as part of your practice can lead to new creative opportunities