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WIA2025 Longlist announcement

The judges have made their decisions, and we are delighted to announce the 500-strong longlist for this year’s World Illustration Awards competition.

WIA2025 - Longlist Category Highlights: Advertising

The Longlist has landed! We’ll be showcasing some of the fantastic entries selected for our Longlist, starting with the Advertising category.

Revealing the AOI Mentees 2025

Meet the 27 illustrators selected to take part in this year’s AOI Mentorship scheme, designed to support and champion underrepresented illustrators.

Meta AI training opt out for Facebook and Instagram

Opt out of Meta’s scraping of content on Facebook and Instagram to train their generative AI.

Shortlist announced for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2025

The shortlist for the Klaus Flugge Prize has been announced, with Emma Farrarons, Mikey Please and Rhian Stone chosen from a longlist of 15 titles.

Data Bill amendments on AI Transparency

The Data (Use and Access) Bill, which is currently passing through Parliament, has been an opportunity to call for greater protection for creators when it comes to use of the works by AI developers through the scraping of the Internet.

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.

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.