Featuring illustration for book covers in a range of genres, there is bold and striking imagery designed to entice readers in an exciting range of styles.

Discover some fantastic entry highlights by New Talent and Professional illustrators on the WIA2023 Advertising Longlist in this curated list.

Themes of community, adventure, real life experiences, and the Tate Modern’s cat Mildred inspire the year’s most talented new picture book illustrators 

The Shortlist has been announced for the 2023 Klaus Flugge Prize for the most exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration

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

Download the Annual Report and find out about the 2021-2022 AGM.

The Northern School of Art, supported by the AOI, announce the Northern Illustration Prize 2021 – now calling for entries.

We’re delighted to announce that we have a new World Illustration Awards. Emma Morley joins us as an Awards Assistant to support the WIA team.

Launched in 2009 the gallery project is thoughtfully focused on illustration but also features zines, books, drawing, artist led products and more.

We’re delighted to announce that the World Illustration Awards 2022 Touring Exhibition is now open in Fuzhou in China, in addition to exhibitions currently showing in Shenzhen, Nanchang.

The 2023 AOI Mentorship scheme is now fully underway. Meet this year’s mentees!