The AOI, in partnership with Society of Authors and Association of Photographers have released an updated resource offering guidance for good mental health and creative freelancers. You can download it here: Mental health and Creative..

Payback is a scheme which pays artists annually when their artworks have been published in UK books, magazines or on TV.

We recognise that the past year has presented great challenges for everyone, and that many illustrators have suffered a significant loss of income. To ensure that the awards remain accessible..

The theme for this issue is SECRETS & LIES. The Features articles drill down into the conceits that are inherent in the very structure of film, and how classic and modern narratives are shaped by geo-political, cultural and societal upheavals.

The biographies are diverse, from musicians and actors to athletes and scientists; each one a shining example of human excellence and ambition. Author Burnell’s awareness and thoughtfulness is always at the fore.

The AOI proudly presents the Complete Guide to Freelance Illustration Class of Autumn 2020! Discover the work of 15 talented illustrators – and check out part 1 here.

The AOI proudly presents the Complete Guide to Freelance Illustration Class of Autumn 2020! Discover the work of 15 talented illustrators – and check out part 2 here.

From practical to tips looking after yourself (and taking a break from social media), we asked our WIA2020 award winners what advice they would to give to other illustrators. Here are a few tips for success for entering WIA2021 and beyond.

Most illustrators are freelance professionals. And freelance creative artists are mini-companies. So this Guide has been created to help deal with the business situations illustrators face. Be ninja!

By reading this, aspiring illustrators will feel far more confident in their subject knowledge and will have an idea of what they need to do in order to develop themselves into a creative professional, who has the required practical skills and aptitude for a successful career.

World Illustration Awards 2021: Celebrating Great Illustration!The World Illustration Awards showcase the great work being made by illustrators all over the world today.In 2021, we will especially celebrate the resilience..

Lee’s Corona Diary is a reflection and reminder of what we’ve been through, via the lens of a visual artist who was compelled to take up his brush and document the worst global crisis of recent times.

In May 2020 we asked our membership about the impact of the pandemic on their lives, with a particular focus on the financial impact.  You can read the report here…

Illustrator and tutor Bush Holyhead recently died. Bush was a successful, influential illustrator from the late 1970s onwards, teaching many illustrators through the 1980s.

Help us change our industry for good! We work to support the rights of illustrators in various ways.  We are passionate about this, and need your help to help us..

From 5 November 2020 payments under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will increase from 40% to 80% of trading profits between 1 November 2020 and 31 January 2021

AOI Member and 2020 mentee has been named the Illustration First Prize winner of the FAB Prize, presented by Faber & Faber and Andlyn. Find out more about her win and what the prize means for her.

The AOI are thrilled to introduce our new branding illustrations, created by award winning illustrator Tania Yakunova!  This year we set Tania the brief to create a series of empowering..

Although aimed at a broad range of creative entrepreneurs, illustrators will recognise much of what is proposed and the ‘can-do’ attitude of the writing may well give the impetus to take the suggested actions. It examines what the ‘Why’ of your project/aims is; setting goals; the customer journey, competitors and what your USP is.

AOI’s 2021 mentorship scheme is open for applications! We are delighted to introduce 15 mentors who are generously sharing their time and expertise with our community. The scheme is designed..

Ren Renwick, CEO of the AOI introduces the Overall Winner Announcement, followed by Isabelle Ottiger of Winsor and Newton who announces the Overall Winners of the World Illustration Awards 2020..

We’re excited to announce the winners of our Cross Category Awards! Announced by Derek Brazell and Rachel Hill from The AOI, Elizabeth Owen of the Directory of Illustration, Alice Ball of the Society of Artists Agents, and Jyni Ong of It’s Nice That!

WIA Judge Jeremy To announces the highly commended and winning projects in the WIA Site Specific Category!

WIA Awards Manager Sabine Reimer announces the highly commended and winning projects in the WIA Science and Technology Category!

WIA Judge Aisha Ayoade of Yellowzine announces the highly commended and winning projects in the WIA Exploration Category!

WIA Category Sponsor Georgie Holt of Procreate announces the highly commended and winning projects in the WIA Editorial Category!

WIA Judge Erich Nagler of Google Doodles announces the highly commended and winning projects in the WIA Design Product and Packaging Category!

WIA Judge Oswin Tickler of smallfury announces the highly commended and winning projects in the WIA Commercial Publishing Category!

WIA Category Sponsor Ben Norland, Creative Director of Walker Books UK announces the highly commended and winning projects in the WIA Children’s Publishing Category!

WIA Judge Alceu Nunes, Creative Director, Grupo Companhia das Letras (Penguin Random House Brazil)  announces the highly commended and winning projects in the WIA Book Covers Category!

WIA Judge Dan Franklin of Jonathan Cape announces the highly commended and winning projects in the WIA Alternative Publishing Category!