Creativity and Wellbeing Week is back for 2022! From 16th - 22nd May you can join a host online and offline events happening across the UK and useful resources as part of Creativity Week 2022. Creativity and Wellbeing week is a partnership between London Arts in Health Forum and the Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance. It […]
Join the the shortlist announcement evening for the Klaus Flugge Prize at a very special event at Waterstones Piccadilly, London. Emily Gravett, as a 2022 judge, will be in conversation with Julia Eccleshare at 6.30pm and this will be followed by the announcement of the shortlist shortly after 7.15pm. Doors open at 6.00pm. and there […]
Still Here Still Life in real life drawing workshop! We will work with Locke to create an incredible Still Life from which you can draw. About this event With a glass of wine in hand, Still Here Still Life began. Still Here Still Life was founded during March 2020; a time of fear and uncertainty […]
Hayao Miyazaki, the Academy Museum’s inaugural temporary exhibition, marks the first North American museum retrospective dedicated to the work of its namesake: the internationally celebrated artist and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. Curated by the museum’s Exhibitions Curator Jessica Niebel and Assistant Curator J. Raúl Guzmán and organized in collaboration with Japan’s Studio Ghibli, which Miyazaki co-founded […]
How can artists explore and navigate the changing environment, climate instability and justice to create a more sustainable future? Online series runs on 5th May, 25th May and 8th June 2022 This Spring, through a series of online events and content, Art + Environment will explore the impact of climate instability on the arts and […]
'The Professional Training Course Illustration is a full time course consisting of workshops on various topics related to illustration. With this course, you will develop artistic techniques and digital skills, combined with the art of communicating through illustration applied on relevant platforms for illustration' COURSE CONTENT The course was designed to give students who already […]
Faber and Andlyn announce the opening of the FAB Prize for undiscovered writers and illustrators from underrepresented backgrounds. The first of its kind in the UK, and now in its sixth year, the FAB Prize aims to discover and showcase new talent, closing the gap between what is currently published and the reality for many […]
A slideshow of selected artworks from Hong Kong artist Chihoi’s graphic novel, based on a story written by Taiwanese poet Hung Hung, evokes a dreamlike train journey. The story is about a long-haul train that runs day and night around the island. It has many carriages which separate and reconnect. People lose family and loved […]
You are invited to join in celebrating the outstanding achievements of The Northern School of Art Graduates 2022. Private View Invitation, 1st June, 6pm-9pm You are invited to The Degree Show opening night on the 1st June, to officially open the exhibition of graduate work. The official opening is expected to attract a large audience where visitors […]
Year 2 Graphics design and Illustration students from South Essex University would love to invite you to 🧷NEXT WAVE 🧷 End of Year Show ‘22 (Sun closes 3pm)
Make sure to catch UCA Farnham's Illustration degree show in campus this June and July. Farnham is UCA's biggest campus with the widest range of courses – so there’s a lot to see! From games concepts, short films and stop-motion animations to crafts, photography and graphic design, there’s a melting pot of work to take […]
Under the banner of Radical Creativity, the festival brings together exhibitions, events, screenings and performances by graduating students of a range of Design, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Media programmes. The festival opens up our campus to show creative work in the spaces where it was created. Graduating students from programmes will include: Design, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Media
'Coming off campus for the first time, in the West End of Plymouth the Year 3 students have set up a terrific show of projects which range from personal perspectives of abortion laws under Ceaușescu’s Romania to character designs for Welsh narratives. Moving image, 3D, digital and printmaking, there are various techniques to be seen and […]
In 2022, we open our doors to celebrate the people and place that make up our community after two years without end-of-year shows at the College. Reflecting the creative energy and joy of being back together, this is the first time all disciplines will be showing at the same time and in the same place. […]
A webinar for students, graduates and very new illustrators about to enter the illustration industry. Book via our Eventbrite. A successful illustration career doesn’t happen from one day to another, and definitely not spontaneously. While creating a strong body of work is important, communication and consistency are also key. Presented by AOI Communications Coordinator and […]
Come and visit the Camberwell BA Hons Illustration Graduate Show The Class of 2022 Graduate Show will feature work from the BA Illustration course. Private view: Monday 20 June 6-9pm Click here to register to join the private view "...after a number of commas, it seems crazy to us that we're about to reach a full […]
Show 2022 will be showcasing the year’s work from the students of the Lincoln School of Design, including Graphic Design, Creative Advertising, Product Design and Fashion. To find out more about Show 2022, click here or visit the website
Learn how to create authentic and convincing characters from real life scenarios with well-known illustrator Sara Ogilvie (Dogs Don’t Do Ballet) and Simon & Schuster’s Art Director Jane Buckley (winner of 2021’s British Book Awards Designer of the Year). Over two half-days you’ll learn how to capture detail from body language to develop your characters […]
Practical insights into capturing shades of skin complexions as a route to depicting diverse characters. Book below or via our Eventbrite. We understood from our Diversity and Equality roundtable talks that some illustrators would value a space to explore how to increase the diversity depicted in their illustration practice. This session is the fourth of […]
Join us for the first in-person meetup of BREW - the illustration meet-up for Leeds. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Illustration can be a lonely business at times, so we’re getting out of the studio and having a drawing session with our local creative community here in Leeds. Come along! What It’ll be a […]
The School of EAST is proud to announce the return of the Arts Degree Show in 2022 after two years absence. You are invited to share in the celebration of their students' achievements. They look forward to presenting work from the following courses: BA (Hons) Architecture BA (Hons) Digital Film Production BA (Hons) Fine Art […]
The AUB campus will be transforming into the biggest gallery space in the South West of England to celebrate the achievements of the 2022 graduating students. The Summer Shows provide an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their final project work to the public. You'll also be able to view the shows online from 25 […]
After an absence of two years from the events calendar, students and staff from the Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology are delighted to invite you to a the UON 2022 Degree Show We do hope that you will be able to join us to celebrate the work and achievements of our final year students. […]
Mayfair Art Weekend + MAW Presents Mayfair Art Weekend is the annual celebration of the world’s internationally renowned gallery district. The ninth edition will take place 24–26 June 2022, with the extended programme of free events including the Mayfair Sculpture Trail in collaboration with Art in Mayfair; a curated artists’ moving image screening, the May […]
Showcasing the future of Illustration Animation as a creative discipline, encompassing an eclectic mix of practices which both push the boundaries of and reveal the potential of Illustration Animation. Spanning ceramics, AI design, stop-motion animation, metalwork, 3D design, book arts and publishing, educational workshopping, knitwear, woodwork, model-making, sculptural installation, printmaking, reportage, textiles, VR experiences, and […]
AOI Member Jan Bowman invites you to her Open Studio and Garden in Deptford, southeast London (just a few minutes away from Deptford Market, which is also on Saturday). Drop round for new prints, cards, sketchbooks to peruse, iPad sketching demos and flowers in a chaotic, tiny but wonderful garden. See more of Jan's work here.
Illo G - the Glasgow AOI meet-up for illustrators invites you to a creative drawing day in the West End of Glasgow. Book below or online via our Eventbrite. Join Illo G – the Glasgow AOI meet-up – on a creative drawing journey around Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The museum is home to fantastic […]
Nicer Tuesdays is a monthly talks event, bringing together speakers from across the creative world. The June edition welcomes Hato & Simon Beckerman, the design practice and minds behind the new app Delli, creative agency A Vibe Called Tech, advertising company Droga 5, and illustrator Anu Ambasana. Throughout their talks, you’ll discover what it’s like […]
The next instalment of our webinar series investigates the most important contract points you need to be aware of. Open for all illustrators. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Want to be able to understand clients’ contracts and make sure they are fair to you, but not sure what they mean? Covering a variety of […]
Full of disruptive thinking, ambitious ideas and fresh approaches, New Designers presents the work of 2,500 hand-picked graduate design talents from around the UK. New Designers is the longest running and leading design showcase in the country and we remain determined to champion and support the UK grassroots design sector. This year is its 37th anniversary […]
From immersive animations and cutting-edge fashion design to contemporary illustration and timeless glass and ceramics, creative graduates are preparing to take over sites across the city with a host of exhibitions and showcases, taking place as part of Arts University Plymouth’s season of 2022 Summer Shows and events and as part of the IGNITE Festival of Creativity. Including: […]
A display illustrating the work of Sir James Thornhill, and his process of developing and drawing intricate designs for his mural paintings. Runs from 22nd July 2021 Sir James Thornhill was one of the most renowned artists of early 18th-century Britain whose mural paintings adorned the walls and ceilings of prestigious buildings throughout the country. […]
Make sure to catch UCA Canterbury’s Illustration and Animation degree show in campus this June and July. At this year’s Canterbury Graduation Show takeover, art, design and architecture will combine with activism, freedom and innovation, as students present their ideas and work throughout our campus. There’s so much to see this year, and for the […]
Artwork from Joanna Robson's artists book 'A Knavish Lad' (2016) will be featured at the National Building Museum (NBM) in Washington D.C. as part of a collaboration the NBM are doing this summer with the Folger Shakespeare Library. The artwork from the book will form part of an immersive installation for visitors to walk through within […]
Join us for our first (post-pandemic) in-person meet-up with some Farm Life Drawing. Book below or online via our Eventbrite. We'll be meeting at Surrey Docks Farm, a London community farm with livestock, crop plants, a blacksmith, and a cafe next to the River Thames. The farm is closed to the public on Sundays, so […]
Go Slow is Lauren’s first solo exhibition. The overall mood for the exhibition is one of joy and curiosity with ‘go slow’ as a motto for slowing down and viewing the natural world with curiosity for all it’s intricacies. The exhibition is led by a new series of large scale prints and accompanied by Lauren’s […]
Please join us for a Brighton illustrators Meetup - Drink & Draw session. Book via our Eventbrite. This will be a FREE Drink & Draw at the lovely West Hill Tavern in central Brighton. It will be a great opportunity to meet new friends, catch up with some old ones and have fun drinking […]
Join the in-person Panel discussion for tips on how to start working as an illustrator. This friendly panel of illustration professionals will share their insights and advice for getting your personal and professional practice up-and-running. From finding the right opportunities and people to work with, to nurturing an online presence and nailing application forms, we’ve […]
The MA Sequential Design / Illustration Graduate Show 2022 takes place at the University of Brighton from 9th to 16th July, open daily from 12 noon to 5pm. The Show is open to the public, free to attend and tickets are not required. The Sequential Design/Illustration MA attracts new and established illustrators, artists and designers from around the globe who […]
Visit the 2022 Show to see exciting and diverse work from 42 graduating illustrators, designers, artists, animators, photographers and artists from all over the world. The Sequential Design/Illustration MA attracts new and established illustrators, artists and designers from around the globe who are keen to explore the principles of sequence within their chosen field and make them […]
Pop Up Projects CIC are running a series of free literature and publishing courses for young people who identify as LGBTQ+, as part of their Rainbow Library Project. Participants will develop their creative skills while also providing support to the publication of books for children and young people that include LGBTQ+ identities and experiences. […]
Small World - Big Circus is the third solo exhibition of emerging artist Lucky Azad. The exhibition will consist of a series of 20 prints portraying the pandemonium of the world’s affairs in a glorious array of ecstatic colour. Lucky has illustrated busy digital images in a style which he describes as ‘Hieronymus Bosch for […]
A beneficial workshop for illustrators and/or animators interested in developing compelling pitches and narratives. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Want to learn how to create compelling characters? Join Wildseed Studios' Creative Director Jesse Cleverly as he dives into what engages audiences and gets them to root for your protagonist through thick and thin. You'll hear […]
The annual Goldsmiths summer Degree Show season, celebrating the best creative work from Goldsmiths students, spanning music, theatre, fine art, design, computing and more. Visit the website for more details.
The Illustrators’ Fair 2022 returns to its usual venue, the giant entrance hall at the Granary Building on Granary Square King’s Cross. Over 100 illustration stalls featured work raging from prints, products, books and more. Taking part: They want to hear from you if you would like to take part. But be quick! Even though […]
The Urban Sketchers London 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Weekend - a fitting way to mark a decade of drawing around the capital. Urban Sketchers London began as a small group of like-minded people meeting from time time at a cafe or pub to draw together and discuss sketchbooks. Ten years on, Urban Sketchers London organise […]
Following the success of their Brighton show, the University of Brighton’s BA Graphics and Illustration classes of 2022 welcomes visitors to their upcoming exhibition: ‘Despite it All’. The two courses have teamed up to create an exhibition that encompasses and celebrates the resilience and creative spirit of the new graduates. Pushing the boundaries of visual […]
The AOI will hold the Annual General Meeting on Monday 25 July at 6pm. This will be held on Zoom and is open to all members to attend. We’d love to see as many of you as possible. At the meeting we will present the accounts and a summary of what the AOI delivered […]
Get to grips with drawing real and imagined faces in this three day course for adults hosted at London Metropolitan Archives. Whether you're drawing someone from life or creating a new character, getting their face 'just right' is essential. This in-person course combines demonstrations, life drawing, practical activities and illustrated lectures to give you the […]
A webinar giving you the tools you need to negotiate your illustration commissions with confidence! Book below or via our Eventbrite. Love the excitement of a new commission but feel awkward about the negotiations? The aim of this webinar is to give you the tools you need to negotiate with confidence! Join us for […]
We’re back! Illustration Club returns in July with an in-person meet up. Book below or via Eventbrite. We’re back! Illustration Club returns in July with an in-person meet up. This will be a Drink & Draw at the ace Corp Market in Canton, Cardiff. It will be a relaxed social with drawing and chats, so bring […]
Discover some of the most compelling emerging talents in the field of contemporary drawing, displayed alongside highlights from The British Museum's collection dating back to the early 1500s. Emerging British artists are taking the medium of drawing in new directions – using innovative approaches, methods and media. This exhibition spans a wide range of techniques […]
A special exhibition highlighting the humour of William Heath Robinson launches on 21st May at his eponymous museum in Pinner as part of their celebrations of his 150th birthday. The Humour of William Heath Robinson features a chronological cross- section of his ironic observations, including the comically convoluted contraptions that made him a household name. […]
Enter a world of possibility where the walls are blank canvases and the flick of a spray can inspire rebellion and revolution. About this event Street Art has been described as the most important artistic movement of the 21st Century, but it actually dates back to thousands of years ago. If you're a lover of […]
Gee Jay Arts is collaborating with the amazing Zentistic Gallery to deliver a fun Graffiti crossover with Kawaii illustrations and Fai Chun which is Cantonese for fun. Come along and join us for an East meets West art experience. You will explore Chinese and Japanese graffiti by creating your own personal response. Tickets £25 see […]
This is the first opportunity to see original linocut illustrations by St Albans-based illustrator-printmaker Jonathan Emmerson from a brand new natural history picture book 'Above, Below and Long Ago' (publication date: 13th October), as part of a group exhibition called 'Making an Impression'. The artists' inspirations, techniques and outcomes are diverse, with their common link […]
The School of Illustration have partnered with The Art House in Sheffield to deliver a live 2 day masterclass in illustration for storytelling. You’ll explore the fundamentals of illustrating for a range of narrative commercial outcomes, from children’s picture books to graphic novels. You’ll learn about story structure, character design, composition and everything else you could possibly need […]
Join us for our summer get together of BREW - the illustration meetup for Leeds. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for our summer get together of BREW - the illustration meetup for Leeds. This time we’re meeting for a catchup but feel free to bring along a sketchbook or any work you’d […]
Join hosts Nick & Frances Moffatt for the very first Illustration Hub/AOI Meet Up in Newcastle. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Wrap up your Summer on a creative high! Join hosts Nick and Frances Moffatt, freelance illustrators and founders of The School of Illustration, for the very first Illustration Hub/AOI Meet Up in Newcastle […]
Based in Fife, Jill Calder has been working as an illustrator since 1993. She is also a calligrapher and a digital artist with a love of drawing, and a passion for bright colour. This exhibition gives you a glimpse into Jill’s world from her beginnings at art college in Cumbria in the late 1980s to […]
This is the first art exhibition of the work of Don Mak to be held in the UK. Mak is an illustrator from Hong Kong who relocated to the UK in 2021. This exhibition showcases two sets of Mak's paintings: the first set is called "Once Upon a Hong Kong", an illustration series for the […]
Illustrations by new AOI member Hannah Moshtael feature in the SCOPE 2022 Creative Showcase, Paisley. SCOPE is a contemporary, experimental and collaborative collective with a focus on improving the creative ecology of Renfrewshire. Scope Collective are hosting a public showcase of various creative outputs by creatives who live in, work in or for those who […]
The Showroom presents Amp Envelope, the first solo exhibition in London by artist Adam Shield. Shield's new body of work opens up drawing and collage as a means of exploring interior worlds; with imagery encompassing references distilled from post-apocalyptic science fiction writing, dystopian dream projectors, seventeenth century alchemy and everyday encounters with political, societal and […]
AOI Patron Sir Quentin Blake is exhibiting a series of new works at Hastings Contemporary. “Since discovering the rewarding possibilities of drawing with the humble biro, I have spent the past few months creating a series of imaginary portraits using a range of techniques from academic shading to cross hatching. As the first Artist Patron […]
MoCDA Digital Summer Show 2022 is a group show featuring 30 works by emerging creatives. Organised in collaboration with international art schools and universities, the exhibition celebrates the diversity and energy of talented artists from all over the world while promoting new perspectives on digital creativity. AOI Member Ly Leova is exhibiting as part of […]
Celebrating Nature An exhibition celebrating all things botanical, shown through images of plant portraits, in various mediums, that aim to reflect the variety and wonder of our natural world. This celebration draws attention to the many ways nature evokes our senses – visually, through the beauty of flowers and leaves. Through the spectacular colours that […]
Small Fry's Maisy Summer and Sarah Wilson are offering a limited amount of portfolio reviews in September. They deliver personalised feedback via Loom which they'll pre-record and send to you to watch in your own time + action steps you can implement going forward. They will send this recording to you in early September. Please note: this is […]
The 2022 V&A Illustration Awards winners, runners up and highly commended entries will feature in a display at the V&A from 20 July, alongside previous winners, to celebrate the awards’ 50th anniversary. Gallery 88a & 90, South Kensington Illustration by Gérard DuBois, winner of the Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year Prize and Book Illustration […]
Children’s book illustrator Ian Morris delves into his career, along with practical advice on how to get into the world of publishing. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Small Fry x AOI meet up Maisy Summer and Sarah Wilson from Small Fry Collective will be sitting down and chatting with children’s book illustrator Ian Morris […]
Get in while you can! Visits for timed entry: 8 to 11 and 15 to 18 September 2022. Visit the derelict industrial site that will become the national centre for illustration, with installations by Laura Copsey & Philip Crewe and Sharpay Chenyuè Yuán. Restoring the 300-year-old former waterworks will create the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. […]
A behind the scenes into an illustration agent's role, with practical advice to decipher whether you need representation or not. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Ever wondered what exactly an Agent does? How do you know when you’re ready for an Agent or if you need one? Even then how do go about getting […]
illustradays, the first illustration festival in Greece, returns for its second edition bigger, more colorful and more creative, under the theme Beam of light. By choosing this theme, the team shares their intention to shed light onto the art community and their work, making this unique form of art even brighter. illustradays 2022: Beam of light will be […]
Join illustrator Robbie Cathro and the AQUILA team as we hear about their insights into working together, children's magazines and more. Book below or via our Eventbrite here. We shine the light on illustrating for Children's magazines in a special, online Pip meet-up. Bristol-based Robbie Cathro will be joined by some of the wonderful team […]
This September, the Pictoplasma Conference returns to Berlin to present an all-new selection of trailblazing, trendsetting character design and art. The conference will provide a platform for artists to share ideation processes and working methodologies in focused presentations. International creators and producers from illustration and animation, design and interactive, and urban and graphic arts will […]
Gibraltar, Our Sacred earth, Our Sense of Place Is an exhibition featuring the work of Shane Dalmedo, along with eight other artists from Gibraltar. Curated by Philippa Beale with an introduction by Matthew Collings.Dalmedo is exhibiting two works in mixed media, one which is a large child-size sculpture accompanied by her ‘house’, which she pulls […]
A workshop for creatives to nail down the dreaded About page with Small Fry Collective and Brand Warrior. When it comes to writing your About page, as creatives, it’s easy to shy away from it. Or fall asleep doing it! It’s time to change that in this productive and fun workshop. After all, your About […]
'Are you a junior animation professional looking for a way to specialise in storyboarding? Then this course is what you need Build up your portfolio and a set of skills that will significantly improve your chances to get hired as a storyboard artist on TV series, animated feature films and VFX live-action films' Application deadline: […]
An AOI | Blend talk hosted by Peckham Levels as part of London Design Festival. Book below or via our Eventbrite here. Monika Forsberg’s bright blooms and whimsical creations adorn everything from fabrics to puzzles to wallpaper. Originally from Sweden’s Lapland coast, Monika came to London to study animation, and ended up pursuing a freelance […]
Welcome to the third AOI meet-up for disabled illustrators, in the widest possible definition. Book below or via our Eventbrite. The Mixer is the disabled illustrators AOI meet-up. Our meet-up is open to all disabled illustrators, in the widest possible definition. For our third meet-up we will have a special guest - Ananya Rao-Middleton - […]
Join the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration's panel of illustrators and creative directors for an interactive deep dive into fashion illustration now. From this year’s London Fashion Week runway highlights to influential independent publishing and street style, you’ll hear how drawing is making an impact on the industry. In one evening, you’ll hear from award-winning illustrators […]
Designer, painter and illustrator Janine Burrows applies her background in surface pattern and printed textiles to create expressive, textural depictions of British countryside and coast, using subtle colour and delicate detailing. The exhibition is a celebration of the vibrant county, Yorkshire, including works across different forms of media and a new limited edition screen print. […]
With never-before-seen artwork, this touring exhibition from the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration delves into the work of the author-illustrator behind some of the UK’s most influential children’s books and graphic novels. “ you have to be a mini actor. If the figure is to walk jauntily with its nose in the air, you have […]
In person event hosted by Camberwell College of Art, in partnership with the Association of Illustrators and HarperCollins Children’s Books. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for an evening with Oliver Jeffers, discussing the art and importance of creating meaningful picture books. Oliver Jeffer's talk will be followed by a Q&A with the […]
Watch out Bristol! Zinezilla returns to Strange Brew for ZINEZILLA 2: Zine Vs Kong, the second instalment of the illustration + zine fair run by students celebrating all things ziney and zillary. Originally launched during the pandemic to celebrate the work of UWE students, this year sees the fair open its arms to the wider […]
Pip (Bristol's AOI illustrator meet up) joins forces with Shake & Zinezilla for a MEGA creative get-together brimming full of creative fun! Book below or via our Eventbrite. You're invited to be part of BRISTOL CREATIVE WEEKEND! Pip teams up with Shake & Zinezilla to put on an evening social packed full of fun, creative […]
Shake is back and it's a super-sized XL Art Fair. After a prolonged gap, due to lockdown restrictions, the bi-annual Bristol-based illustration fair returns and it's bigger than ever before. Launching in 2014, Shake encourages artists to get together, build community, share and sell their art. Join in the fun at their exciting new venue […]
Explore Gainsborough’s ‘Portrait of Margaret Gainsborough holding a Theorbo’ with Karly Allen Combining mindfulness practice and guided drawing exercises, this session explores emergence and flux as aspects of the creative process. Gainsborough's portrait of his daughter is unfinished – as if perpetually in the state of becoming, just like the music she is playing. How […]
Explore and find your brand purpose with Nicola at Brand Warrior. Book your ticket below or via our 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 […]
Join us for a cosy creative evening of chatting and rubber stamping with Stephen Fowler + GF Smith. A Small Fry X AOI Illustration meet-up. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for a cosy creative evening of chatting and rubber stamping with Stephen Fowler + GF Smith. This illustration meet-up is hosted by […]
About this event Let's explore the Light Night events together, then head to the pub for a drink and a catch up! Please meet us at Leeds Station South Entrance (granary wharf exit) at 6.15pm to leave at 6.30pm. And, join us from 8.30pm at the Tetley bar and kitchen for drinks. Feel free to […]
LICAF 2022 offers a re-energised format for the Festival this October and are on a mission to use comic art to change the world. The events include live draws, interviews, presentations, workshops, exhibitions, book launches and a chance to get up close to the best comic creators in the world. There will also be lots of […]
The Dublin Comic Arts Festival is an ongoing series of small press comic book events in Dublin. After a successful return events in May and September, DCAF is bringing back a 2-day winter market to wrap up the year at the lovely Richmond Barracks in Inchicore. More details on their website. Poster illustration by […]
Illustration Club is an informal meet up in Cardiff, supported by The AOI. The meet-up is open to all illustrators at any stage in their career. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Ready for another an in-person meet up? Course you are! Come along to the ace Corp Market in Canton this month for a […]
The Hold’s autumn exhibition, Picture Books For All, opens on Friday 21 October, and explores the history of Ipswich-based printers W.S. Cowell Ltd. A visually rich selection of books, prints, original artwork and journals will chart the local, national and international importance of W.S. Cowell. The free Suffolk Archives exhibition on Ipswich Waterfront will also look at where Cowell […]
Learn all the essentials for kick-starting your children’s book illustration career in this packed one-day event, organised by the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. Join Orange Beak studio and guests, designer-illustrator Sharon King-Chai and Helen Weir, senior editor at Two Hoots. In a series of talks, they will share top-tips on how to develop your […]
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 […]
Join in for one day of print-based fun! Glasgow Print Fair is a one-day market celebrating all things print. Bringing together printmakers, designers, illustrators and artists, you’ll have the opportunity to browse and buy the works of exciting printmakers from around the UK and beyond. This is a friendly, fun and inclusive event. See […]
Interested in illustration but don’t know where to start? Get a fun and gentle introduction in this four-week course, organised by the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. You’ll be guided through a series of mini creative projects by award-winning illustrator Merlin Evans. Each session will explore a different technique, including drawing, character design, typography, printmaking […]
An exclusive Portfolio Consultation for Illustrators with children's publisher Wonderbly. Wonderbly is delighted to host a morning of portfolio consultations in their London office. Art Director Paul Coomey, Illustrator Adam Hancher, and Book Designers Michelle Mac and Lucy Ufton will give expert advice in areas including children’s publishing, surface pattern design and editorial. Your portfolio […]
An exhibition of the original artwork by Michael Foreman for Michael Morpurgo’s delightful and moving World War One tale of memories of Flanders Fields. Fittingly, this show is launched in Armistice week and will be used as a fundraising event for the favoured charity, Farms for City Children. It is a charity that offers life […]
