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arTEA break with Sam Warburton
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The Cartoon Museum Conference 2025
TalksLearn how to survive and thrive as a comic artist and creator
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Copenhagen Connects / illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow Copenhagen illustrators for an in-person meet-up to reflect on 2024 and focus on the year ahead.
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Sheffield Illustrators Speed Meetings
Free Events, Meet UpsA fun and dynamic way to connect with fellow illustrators, share your creative inspirations and learn more about the art others create.
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How to Gain Opportunities and Raise your Profile
Online Events, TalksDiscover new ways to create more opportunities within your freelance illustration career.
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All the 7’s / Hand Drawn & Quartered / Preston meet-up
Meet UpsDraw your own 7" record cover of your favourite piece of music, while connecting with fellow illustrators based in and around Preston.
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Flock Sketchbook Trip / Brighton illustrator meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin the Brighton illustrator meet-up for a sketchbook trip around the Booth Museum of Natural History, complete with drawing prompts!
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Rough Draft Launch / Edinburgh Illustrator Meetup
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin us for our first social at the launch of Rough Draft, the Edinburgh meet-up for illustrators!
TDKTuesdays – A Pecha Kucha with Veega Studio and Vicky Perry
TalksJoin the TDK group for a Pecha Kucha with Veega from Veega Studio, and Designer, Vicky Perry.
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Finding Your Voice w/ Alexis Deacon / Picture book meet-up
Meet Ups, Online Events, TalksJoin picture book makers Birgitta Sif and David Barrow for an (online) evening with award winning illustrator and author Alexis Deacon.
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Drawing session at the Hunterian Museum / London meet-up
Meet Ups, WorkshopsJoin the London illustrator meet-up group for an inspiring drawing session at the incredible Hunterian Museum.
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Museum Sketching / Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow illustrators for a relaxed Saturday morning at Leeds City Museum. There are all sorts of wonderful things to see and draw.
London Book Fair 2025
FairsThis March, London Book Fair will unite the book community for three days of business, networking and learning.
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Spring Illustration Virtual Hangout / Glasgow meet-up
Free Events, Meet Ups, Online EventsJoin fellow Glasgow based Illustrators for drawing prompts, and connecting for the first Illo G session of 2025.
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Drink & Drawvik / York illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow illustrators for a lovely evening in The Exhibition pub conservatory where we'll be drawing from our favourite books.
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Creating a Manifesto with Jennifer White-Johnson
Online Events, TalksExploring the interaction of illustration, activism and neurodivergence.
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AOI Discusses: Pitching Your Illustrated Picture Book
Online Events, TalksFor this AOI Discusses, we delve into the ins and outs of pitching your illustrated picture book idea to publishers.
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arTEA break with Sam Warburton
Free Events, From our Members, Meet Ups, Online EventsPencil in 40 minutes every month for a themed group art session hosted by Sam Warburton.
Exeter Life Drawing
WorkshopsJoin weekly classes in central Exeter led by illustrator Clare Elsom
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ILLUMINATE: Shining a light on science-infused illustration
From our Members, Online EventsWelcome to the third ILLUMINATE session, the New Talent Showcase. 'We are proud to present new illustration voices in the Science, Health and Tech fields. This selection is curated by […]
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Wild Eyes Launch Event
Free Events, From our Members, TalksAn exciting evening filled of book signings, author meet and greets, and more.
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Drawn Intention: New Beginnings / Manchester meet-up
Meet UpsInspired by the arrival of spring, join this meet-up where we’ll explore New Beginnings, bringing it to life through collaborative drawing.
Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025
Exhibitions, FairsBringing together the children's book publishing industry.
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AOI Intro Session
Free Events, Online EventsA free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
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A Practical Approach to Thriving as an Illustrator w/ Lisa Maltby
Meet Ups, TalksSheffield Illustrators & Sheffield Hallam University host Lisa Maltby for an evening of inspiration, motivation & support for illustrators.
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Drawing Diversely: Purpose & Personality in illustration
Online Events, TalksAn online in-conversation event with multidisciplinary Illustrator, Graphic Artist and Illustrator Aurélia Durand
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Spring Still Life / Birmingham illustrator meet-up / Picnic
Meet UpsSpring into April with a Picnic illustrator's social! Bring your sketchbooks, pens and pencils for a relaxed evening of still life drawing.
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Pan-Pan
25D Floodgate Street, Deritend, England, United Kingdom
Peter Till – A One Man Show
ExhibitionsFeaturing original artworks, this show will be raising funds for Shepherds Hill Allotments.
LOOKOUT Illustration & Art Fair
FairsSee and purchase from a wide variety of illustration works in Cambridge.
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Kelvingrove Sketch and Crawl / Glasgow meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow Glasgow based illustrators drawing prompts and exploring the Kelvingrove gallery’s collection.
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Nancy O’Connor at National Wedding Show
Exhibitions, From our MembersFind watercolour artist Nancy O'Connor at the National Wedding Show
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Gallery Sketching / Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow illustrators for a relaxed Saturday morning at Leeds Art Gallery. There are all sorts of wonderful things to see and draw.
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Sketch & Connect / London illustrators meet-up / Blend
Meet UpsCalling all illustrators! Join our London illustrator meet-up group for a sketching session at The Wallace Collection.
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Rockpool explore and draw / Falmouth illustrator meet-up
Meet Ups, WorkshopsJoin Falmouth illustrators and local rock pool expert Vicky Barlow for an explore and draw session specifically for illustrators.
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Drink & Drawvik / York illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsUnwind with fellow illustrators and doodle the evening away in the heart of beautiful York.
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AOI Webinar: Publishing Contracts Masterclass
Online Events, TalksIt's publishing season and the AOI are bringing this popular talk presented at London Book Fair, online!
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Walk & Draw Whitlingham Lake / Norwich meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsMeet fellow Norwich illustrators, immerse yourself in creativity and soak in the vibrant and calming atmosphere of Whitlingham.
Northumberland Drink and Draw
Meet Ups, WorkshopsEnjoy an evening of relaxed creative drawing exercises and prompts in a supportive, friendly space, hosted by Scottish Rach Draws
Pictoplasma Berlin Conference
Exhibitions, TalksThe world’s leading conference of contemporary character design in illustration, animation, graphic and urban arts returns this May.
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In Depth with Barry Falls / Belfast illustrators meet-up
Meet Ups, TalksDiscover valuable insights from award-winning illustrator and author Barry Falls, and connect with fellow illustrators from the Belfast area
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Inside Feelings
Exhibitions, From our MembersBristol-based illustrators explore themes of hidden internal worlds, introspection and navigating owning a human brain.
Fine Lines Illustration and Animation Festival
Fairs, Free Events, Talks, WorkshopsGuest speakers, animation screenings, workshops and a comics and illustration market with over 80 stallholders.
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AOI AGM 2025
The AOI will hold the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 12th May at 6pm. This will be held on Zoom and is open to all members to attend.
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Online Event
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Running an illustration practice / York illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet Ups, TalksJoin York illustrators meet-up for an informal open discussion on running an illustration practice. Followed by time to mingle, drink & draw.
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AOI Discusses: Earning through Community
Online Events, TalksFor this AOI Discusses, we discuss how utilising online community based platforms can be beneficial to your community and business.
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Zine making workshop / Illustration Club X Printed Festival
Meet Ups, WorkshopsJoin Cardiff's illustrator meet-up for a two-part Risograph printed zine workshop in collaboration with Printed Festival.
Middlesex Degree Show 2025
Degree ShowsThe North London Degree Show Festival hosted by Middlesex University is a festival that brings together events, exhibitions, performances and screenings by graduating students from a range of arts, design and film programmes.
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Live Music X Live Drawing / Bristol illustrator meet-up
Meet UpsSketch to the sounds of a live music performance at our Bristol illustrator meet-up.
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All aboard the illustrator bus w/ Ruby Wright
Meet UpsJoin us for a one-of-a-kind illustrator’s event in London - a joyful blend of sketching, sightseeing, and connecting with fellow creatives.
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DJCAD (Dundee) Undergraduate Degree Show 2025
Degree Shows, Exhibitions, From our MembersThis year, over 450 graduating students will showcase their work, turning Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design into one of the largest free arts venues in the country.
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Docks Sketching / Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow illustrators for a relaxed Saturday morning drawing around the Docks in Leeds.
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Essex Illustrator Meetup
Free Events, Meet UpsAttention Essex based illustrators - you're invited to the first Illustrator meetup of the area to discuss, share and draw together.
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AOI Intro Session
Free Events, Online EventsA free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
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Copenhagen Connects / illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet Ups, TalksJoin fellow Copenhagen illustrators to hear about illustrated book projects by Morten Voigt and Toril Bækmark.
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The Northern School of Art – DEGREE SHOW 2025
Degree Shows, Exhibitions, From our MembersThe end-of-year celebration showcasing the final work of 2024-25 graduating students at The Northern School of Art’s Hartlepool campus is taking place from 29 May – 6 June 2025.
University of Gloucestershire Illustration BA (Hons) Degree Show
Degree Shows, ExhibitionsJoin in to experience bold ideas, ambitious projects, and the next generation of creative thinkers.
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Early Career Illustrators Day
Online Events, TalksA day packed full of practical business advice, confidence boosting tips and guidance on how to make the most of your illustration career.
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University of Lincoln Illustration Undergraduate Degree Show
Degree Shows, Exhibitions, From our MembersJoin in to experience bold ideas, ambitious projects, and the next generation of creative thinkers.
Robin Chevalier A Drawing Life – beards, bicycles & sausages
Exhibitions'beards, bicycles & sausages' is the theme of this Robin Chevalier retrospective celebrating his life.
University for the West of England Degree Show 2025
Degree Shows, ExhibitionsThe end-of-year celebration showcasing the final work of 2024-25 graduating students at the University for the West of England is taking place from 7 June – 11 June 2025.
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Sketch Picnic / Plymouth Illustrators meet-up
Meet UpsGet to know your fellow illustrators in Plymouth with a super-friendly picnic social on Plymouth Hoe.
Birmingham Design Festival 2025
TalksBDF Conference is a celebration of design held in Birmingham across two days in June.
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Picnic Summer Social / Birmingham illustrator meet-up
Meet UpsHosted alongside Birmingham Design Festival - pop along to meet fellow illustrators and make new friends.
Free
Eagle & Ball
Gopsal Street, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Reportage sketching / Preston meet-up
Meet UpsCome join Hand Drawn & Quartered in Preston for an evening of reportage drawing during an open mic night.
Camberwell College of Arts BA Illustration Degree Show 2025 – Interwoven
Degree Shows, ExhibitionsThe end-of-year celebration showcasing the final work of 2024-25 graduating students at Camberwell College of Arts is taking place from 16 June – 20 June 2025.
Leeds Arts University Degree Show – ‘Made It’ – 2025
Degree Shows, ExhibitionsThe end-of-year celebration showcasing the final work of 2024-25 graduating students at Leeds Arts University is taking place from 16 June – 21 June 2025.
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Drink & Draw / Sheffield Illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsCalling illustrators around Sheffield - we'd love to see you! Be with your people and come to our next drink and draw social.
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Drawing from still life / Drawvik – York illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet Ups, TalksJoin fellow illustrators for a fun and free still life drawing session, followed by an hour to mingle with drinks and even more sketching.
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Brunch and Draw / Glasgow illustrator meet-up / Illo G
Free Events, Meet UpsA social for Glasgow Illustrators!
Free
Spill the Beans
19 Skirving St, Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Plymouth Illustrators Exhibition
ExhibitionsManifest Arts are proud to be hosting Plymouth Illustrators Exhibition at The Talk Shop
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The Art of Picture Book Illustration: 10 years of The Klaus Flugge Prize
A special in person event, in conversation with Klaus Flugge Prize award-winning illustrators Mariajo Ilustrajo and Joseph Namara Hollis.
The London Metropolitan School of Art, Architecture and Design Summer Show 2025
Degree Shows, ExhibitionsThe end-of-year celebration showcasing the final work of 2024-25 graduating students at the London Metropolitan School of Art, Architecture and Design is taking place from 25 June – 7 July 2025.
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Sketchbook Meet-Up & Coffee / Brighton illustrator meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsA relaxed informal summer afternoon sketching in the Pavillion Gardens meeting up with the wider community of illustrators in Brighton.
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Portfolio with Purpose: Curating your work for the clients you want
Online EventsDiscover how to curate your illustration portfolio with intention and clear direction.
Join ex agent, creative strategist and producer Tess Redburn for this session where you will learn how to highlight your strength, create visual cohesion, and present your work in a way that resonates with the clients you want to attract.
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Working it Out w/ Benjamin Phillips / Picture book meet-up
Meet Ups, Online Events, TalksJoin picture book makers Birgitta Sif and David Barrow for an (online) evening with award winning illustrator, artist and author Benjamin Phillips.
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PRINTED FESTIVAL: Where Ink Meets Imagination
Fairs, Free Events, From our Members, WorkshopsA family-friendly weekend features affordable activities, a diverse marketplace showcasing talent across Wales and England, and collaborations with local groups.
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Field Trip: Water of Leith / Edinburgh illustrator meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin the Edinburgh illustrator meet-up for their first Field Trip, as we learn about the Water of Leith and go drawing together!
LDC Online Comics Fair 2025
Fairs, Online EventsLDComics celebrated 15 years with a month-long online comics fair.
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NOMAD: Perspectives on Home in a Changing Japan
Exhibitions, From our MembersA new solo exhibition by illustrator Molly Maine.
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Plymouth Illustrators Exhibition / exclusive meet-up
Meet UpsSee the amazing illustrative talent that Plymouth has to offer, and meet other local illustrators at this celebratory meet-up.
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Location Drawing Workshop – London
From our MembersJoin a small, encouraging group to practice sketching on location in London on 5th July.
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A Creative Gathering for Illustrators / London illustrator meet-up
Meet UpsCome sketch and wander around the iconic Brompton cemetery for unique inspiration, creative prompts and connection with fellow illustrators.
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Drawing Diversely: Amplifying the small personal details
Online Events, TalksAn online in-conversation event with multi disciplinary illustrator, graphic narrator and researcher Dr. Karen Jiyun Sung
Goldsmiths Graduate Show MA Children’s Book Illustration
Degree ShowsThe 2025 graduate show for MA Children’s Book Illustration at Goldsmiths.
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AOI Mini Business Masterclass at New Designers
TalksJoin the AOI for a mini business masterclass at New Designers on Friday 11th July
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Digging Deep: Brand Purpose Workshop for Illustrators
Online EventsBe part of an interactive workshop presented by Nicola Mullen at Brand Warrior. We will explore looking inward to explore your passion and then looking outward to find your purpose. […]
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Create a Character / York illustrators meet-up / Drawvik
Free Events, Meet Ups, TalksJoin fellow illustrators for an evening of imagination and invention as we dive into the art of Character Creation!
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Field Trip: National Museum of Scotland / Edinburgh meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin the Edinburgh illustrator meet-up for another Field Trip, as we explore the National Museum of Scotland and draw together!
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AOI Intro Session
Free Events, Online EventsA free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
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AOI Discusses: Maintaining Your Spark
Online Events, TalksFor this AOI Discusses, we discuss how utilising online community based platforms can be beneficial to your community and business.
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Cemetery Draw at Arnos Vale / Bristol illustrator meet-up / Pip
Meet Ups, WorkshopsBring your sketchbook and join the PIPsters to draw amongst the trees, wildflowers and paths of Arnos Vale Cemetery.
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Cake and Draw / Falmouth illustrator meet-up / Hive
Meet Ups, WorkshopsJoin Falmouth illustrators for a picnic and doodle. Perfect if you like cake and drawing!
Illustration and the Paper Artefact conference
TalksThe conference aims to identify historical, aesthetic, social and environmental contexts within which the materiality of paper works to enhance processes of illustration.
Zinezilla Comic, Zine, Illustration + Animation Festival
Fairs, Talks, WorkshopsZinezilla Arts Festival is back in Bristol in September!