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The Northern Illustration Prize is back for 2025

The Northern School of Art, in partnership with the Association of Illustrators (AOI), is proud to launch the 2025 Northern Illustration Prize—now in its fourth edition.

'All Rights Reserved' Campaign Launching Soon

Stand with fellow creatives in new campaign against unauthorised use of creative works in AI training, illustrated through a powerful collection of self-portraits.

Inside Illustration Gaming: Members' favourite video game visuals

For the Gaming season of Inside Illustration we asked AOI members what their favourite video game is and why the visual aspect of that game is so appealing for them.

Inside Illustration Season 7 - Illustration for Gaming

The seventh season of Inside Illustration is now available, and the theme for the new multi-platform season for AOI Members is illustration for gaming.

LUSTR Festival Reopens Showcase Open Call

An open invitation for visual creators to present their latest work in Prague, Czech Republic.

Reflecting on The WIA2024 Touring Exhibition at the University of Central Lancashire

As we start judging the WIA2025 entries, we’ve been reflecting on the success of WIA2024 and the touring exhibitions.

AI - Tony Blair Institute 'Rebooting Copyright' report

The ‘Rebooting Copyright’ report was published in April, and has been roundly denounced by the creative sector. AOI join many other organisations in calling out the report’s approach to copyright and the effect handing over the rights in work posted online for training generative AI would have on the creative sector.

Illustrator Tips From WIA2024 Shortlisted Illustrators

As the judging process for WIA2025 gets underway, we thought it would be fun to reflect on advice shared by our WIA2024 Shortlisted Illustrators who were selected last year.

Data Bill - AOI support Kidron amendments

AOI have written to the Committee to express support for the Baroness Kidron amendments to the Data (Use and Access) Bill.