World Illustration Awards
WIA2024 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions Please read below for answers to frequently asked questions. If you can’t find the answer to your question here, then please email [email protected] Don’t panic on deadline..

News / 21st September 2023
AOI 50th Anniversary – Got your back! Campaigning

In this piece we’re celebrating the AOI’s 50th Anniversary, and what the organisation has done to improve working conditions for members (and all illustrators) from our beginnings in 1973.

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AOI 50th Anniversary – I was there!

The AOI’s history is a long and rich one, with countless volunteers supporting what was initially very limited staff numbers. We asked a few of those who really helped the AOI along the way for their thoughts on the organisation and their input.

Event / 14th September 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
AI and the Illustration Industry

A collaborative event, exploring the impact of generative AI on illustration as a career path and the wider creative community, organised by The European Illustrators Forum.

Event / 1st August 2023 - 30th September 2023
The Northern Festival of Illustration 2023

The award-winning Northern Festival of Illustration is back in Hartlepool for a fifth time this summer. This time the festival has a distinctly nautical feel to tie into the Tall Ships Race and extend the fun through the summer months. The Northern School of Art, who run the festival, have announced the main programme and they are welcoming some very..

Resources / Contracts
Animation Contracts – The Basics

This resource is intended for anyone working on animation projects or if you are an illustration led animator and covers the key issues that need to be covered in any animation contract and explains what differentiates animation contracts from illustration contracts. 
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Resources / Business Practice
Illustration for Children Basics

Inside Illustration: all of the essential information you need to know about illustrating for children.

News / 3rd April 2023
What we did at Bologna 2023

We were back at Bologna Children’s Book Fair this year, supporting illustrators with advice on the European Illustrators Forum stand, as well as a talk all about finding new clients…

Event / 18th April 2023 - 20th April 2023
London Book Fair 2023 – Come see The AOI

Be part of London Book Fair 2023 Between 18 – 20 April 2023, London Book Fair (LBF) will unite the book community for three days of business, networking and learning. From face-to-face meetings and conferences to an eclectic seminar programme, which provides insight into the book world, kickstart your year with The London Book Fair. Come see The AOI at the Fair: AOI Publishing..

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