Discover the tools for self-promotion for illustrators, including how to get the most out of entering awards! Self promotion is an essential area for illustrators seeking commissions, and there are lots of ways to go about it. In this event we'll look at online presence, using social media and directly contacting clients, alongside illustration competitions […]
Join us for an exciting collaboration between PIP (Put into Practice) and Shake Fair 'Some kinda Art Fair'! Book below or via our Eventbrite. Calling all illustrators in the Bristol area! PIP is your quarterly get-together filled with enriching experiences. From engaging panel discussions to creative drink & draws, insightful workshops, and opportunities to connect […]
Another fun evening focused on connecting you to the creative community of Preston and the surrounding area. Book below or via our Eventbrite. We are back after our summer break! 'Hand Drawn & Quartered' invite you to meet your fellow illustrators and enjoy another fantastic Life Drawing session with our favourite model Ruby. This time […]
DRAWING FROM THE HEART is artist and illustrator Sam Taylor’s first solo show consisting of all original artworks. It pulls together years of drawing with ink and marker into an exhibition of weird creatures, intricate line work and bursts of colour. An exercise in tangibility, with a focus on analog methods, the artist presents his […]
Dyslexic illustrator, Spike, on how they navigate their way through this visual industry. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Welcome to the AOI meet-up for disabled illustrators, in the widest possible definition. In this meet-up we give the mic back to one of our attending community... Our guest speaker will be Spike - an illustrator […]
Join our London illustrator meet-up and our panel of illustration experts to ask them anything. Book below or via our Eventbrite! Date & Time: Tuesday 17 October, from 6:30PM onwards (drinks can be enjoyed before, during and after the chats) Where: The George & Monkey, Islington, 68 Amwell St, London EC1R 1UU “How do I […]
The School of Visual Arts is pleased to launch its new talk series In conversation with… Over the course of the year, they will welcome an established speaker from the world of Visual Arts to speak about a subject passionate to them. Their October talk is led by Henny Beaumont. Henny Beaumont is an award […]
An in-depth conversation with Oliver Jeffers celebrating his new book, Begin Again: The Story of How We Got Here and Where We Might Go. Book below or via our Eventbrite. In person event hosted by Camberwell College of Art, in partnership with the Association of Illustrators and HarperCollins Children’s Books. Join us for an evening […]
It’s officially spooky season, and what better way to celebrate than by drawing all things autumnal at our Oxford illustrator meet-up. Book below or via our Eventbrite. It’s officially spooky season, and what better way to celebrate than by drawing all things autumnal. There’ll be fun drawing prompts and physical drawing references. Bring your favourite […]
We’re excited to relaunch the AOI meet-up for illustrators in Manchester with a super friendly social. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Manchester we’re back! Let’s draw in the good times together. Whether you’re new to illustration or you’re a seasoned pro, we welcome you to Drawn In. We’re excited to relaunch the AOI meet-up […]
Children's book author and illustrator, Gizem Gozde Ucar, is visiting Pickled Pepper Books this Halloween to run an exciting workshop for children! Gizem has over 10 years experience, incorporates dancing, singing and games that are special for each story, so each workshop is a new adventure. The workshops consist of two parts: an interactive story […]
Welcome back to Illustration Club, now in collaboration with Cardiff Umbrella, this months October event is titled “zomzines” where we will be holding a themed illustration night on our own special inktober while creating our own zines. Book your ticket here! Free with option for Donation. In usual association with the AOI, supporting illustrators everywhere. […]
This October 2023, Pictoplasma, the leading character design conference from Berlin, finally returns to New York for its ninth edition—to present the freshest talents and probe the workings of the creative mind on character. Pictoplasma NYC presents 10+ hand picked key lectures by the world’s most influential artists and upcoming talents, cutting-edge graphic, toy and […]
An In-Conversation session with We Are Batch – Daniéla de Lange (founder) and Lené van Heerden (creative director). Book below or via our Eventbrite here. From our Diversity and Equality roundtable talks we understood that some illustrators would value a space to explore how to increase the diversity depicted in their illustration practice. This session […]
IRUDIKA is an international event, in which the work of the illustration sector in EUSKADI and at national level is shown together with that of the three guest countries, which in this seventh edition will be: Japan, Poland and Nigeria. This is an event held in Vitora-Gasteiz, organised by the Professional Association of Illustrators of […]
Discover how to lay down the basic building blocks of your illustration business and set achievable goals for the future. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, or in your final year of university? The AOI have a community events programme just for you! Leaving university and entering the illustration industry […]
Thought Bubble is the Yorkshire Comic Art Festival: A week long celebration of comics, illustration and more spread across the whole of Yorkshire, finishing in a huge two day comic convention in Harrogate. The festival week promotes the power of comics, as they can inspire, educate and bring people together like no other medium. So […]
The biggest event worldwide for illustration and cartoon collectors, featuring over 350 artworks celebrating the best of British illustrators and cartoonists working between the 1830s and the present day. The Illustrators is accompanied by a 242-page catalogue with 314 images, new essays and biographies, presenting a selection of illustration from 1831-2023. The catalogue is available […]
Children's book author and illustrator, Gizem Gözde Uçar, is visiting Pickled Pepper Books to run a special Christmas 'Story & Art Workshop' this November. Story & Art Workshops are the perfect mixture of storytelling and arts & crafts. Gizem will incorporate dancing, singing and games, all while dressed as an Elf. The workshops consist of […]
This event is a wonderful chance for the young readers of new children’s book ‘Crabbit Chops!’ to meet author J.M. McClatchie and illustrator Jade Lawley at Tywcross Zoo. Not only will there be the opportunity to purchase and get a signed copy the book from the gift shop, but there will also be crafts, activities […]
Learn and re-learn the basics to get your tax return ready. Book below or via our Eventbrite. It’s that time of year again! The tax return deadline is looming and you’ll need to complete your UK tax return by 31st January 2024. There’s no time like the present to get your tax return ready to […]
Discover the power of illustration within inclusive and accessible sex education with the creator of Everybody's Invited. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for an evening of learning, laughter and lube! with Phoebe, the creator of Everybody's Invited, for their talk on the power of illustration within education and the value of an […]
Preston's illustrator meet-up hosts a Q&A with Shawn Sharpe about his journey from Illustration to Street Art and Murals + drawing activity. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Go BIG or Go Home! Hand Drawn & Quartered host a Q&A with special guest Shawn Sharpe who will talk about his journey from Illustration […]
The London Illustration Fair is 10 years old this year. What a wild ride it has been! This November London’s biggest artist-led illustration event will be returning to London’s iconic Bargehouse, OXO Tower wharf, Southbank, with another jam-packed festival of illustration. Come help us celebrate with over four floors of prints, products, workshops and festivities. […]
This captivating exhibition will transport you to a world of myth and legend, as artists from the well-renowned illustration hub of Brighton & Hove come together to share their interpretations of folklore. Featuring artists such as Peter Greenwood, Michael Driver, Sophy Hollington, Allan Sanders, Owen Gildersleeve, Edward Tuckwell, Laurie Avon, YUKFUN, Tom Clohosy Cole, Ryan Gillett […]
Come join Cardiff's illustrator meet-up for a relaxed social with drawing and chats - bring your sketch book and favourite pencil. Book your spot below or via our eventbrite. Come join Cardiff's illustrator meet-up 'Illustration Club' for a relaxed social with drawing and chats - bring your sketch book and favourite pencil. Looking forward to […]
Bristol Illustrators, escape the hectic-ness of Christmas with us at our "Bah Humbug" Meetup! Book below or via our Eventbrite. As illustrators, we've been working towards Christmas for months now. Tired of the same old seasonal cheer? This gathering is your refuge! Join us for an evening of unapologetic unwinding and escape-from-Christmas crafts. What to […]
A fun evening focused on connecting you to the creative community of Preston and the surrounding area, featuring 'The Postmen' + more. Book below or via our Eventbrite. It's Christmas! Hand Drawn & Quartered is teaming up with UCLan's School of Arts for a Christmas Bash on Dec 6th, featuring 'The Postmen' performing a live […]
Advice on career paths, where you fit in, and finding your way to particular areas of the illustration and wider creative industry. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, or in your final year of university? The AOI have a community events programme just for you! Leaving university and entering the […]
The Birmingham Design Christmas Social is back once again, and this time we’re bringing some friends! Join ourselves, Overlap, Picnic and Fuse for a big, combined celebration of the local creative community to see out the year. We’ll be heading to Nortons in Digbeth, who will have pizzas in the oven and a drink on […]
This December the PRESS+PLAY Festival of Print takes place over one weekend from Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 December, and will include a Tabletop Print Fair. Phoenix Art Space are now inviting applications from printmakers who would like to hire a table at their third annual Tabletop Print Fair and sell work to visiting public. […]
DIY Art Market champions a diverse community of artists and publishers, providing an affordable space for them to exhibit their work, engage with visitors, share experiences, opportunities, and sell their artwork. This event will showcase over 100 emerging, and established artists, all from a wide range of artistic backgrounds, providing visitors the opportunity to discover […]
Whether you're a brand new AOI member or an AOI veteran, we welcome you to this free sign-up to this introductory session to your AOI membership. We'll include a short presentation on how to make best use of your membership. You'll learn how to navigate our extensive resources, make use of the pricing calculator and […]
Celebrating the creatives of the area with an online chat to mark the season and close the year. Book below or via our Eventbrite. This meet-up is all about celebrating the creatives of the South Yorkshire area with an online chat to mark the season and close the year. We hope that this online get-together […]
Join us for an evening of festive fun in the cosy Playroom - at The Playhouse Bar in Norwich. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season with your fellow illustrators and get to know your creative community! Free meet up, just RSVP here. Please bring your favourite sketchbooks and your trusty drawing materials because […]
Grab some coffee and cake while you get to know fellow local illustrators. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Grab some coffee and cake while you get to know fellow local illustrators. Sketch and doodle in this artistic social, followed by a free stroll around the inspiring artwork of the Burrell Collection. Please bring […]
Set out on a legendary quest through the impossible worlds of fantasy. From epic visions to intricately envisaged details, the British Library's latest exhibition celebrates some of the finest fantasy creators, reveals how their imagined lands, languages and creatures came into being, and delves into the traditions of a genre that has created some of […]
Self-promotion is an essential aspect of finding work as an illustrator, and there are lots of ways to go about it. Book your ticket below or via Eventbrite. In this event, the Association of illustrators (The AOI) will take a look at: Online presence Using social media Finding and contacting new clients Commissioner focussed projects. […]
The nature of freelance work is that it will ebb and flow, so what can illustrators do to help bring in additional income streams? Join the conversation online - Book below or via our Eventbrite. AOI discusses is back this January! The nature of freelance work is that it will ebb and flow, so […]
Join us for Flock's first social meetup for 2024! An opportunity to get to know other illustrators in Brighton! Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for a social meet and greet to kick off the new year and dust off those January blues! Meet other illustrators in Brighton, have a drink, have a […]
Learn how to maximise value from your portfolio projects and how to present them to clients in an online world. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, or in your final year of university? The AOI have a community events programme just for you! Leaving university and entering the illustration industry […]
AOI Member Naomi Vona will will be in Den Bosch inside Atelier Rêve for a series of workshops that will take place between this Thursday 25th and Sunday 28th of January 2024. The workshops will explore creating artworks for different applications, experimenting with collage and manipulating images to infuse deeper meanings and emotions. You can […]
The Time of Our Lives focuses on the pioneering drawing practices of women artists and their impact on feminist activism from the 1980s until today. The exhibition showcases the work of key artists, examining drawing’s versatility as a medium and the ways it has been used by women to raise consciousness around social and political […]
Illustrator as Reporter: firsthand observations that broaden our understanding of global sporting events. Tim Vyner is Professor of Illustration in the School of Design at Bath Spa University. He has more than 20 years’ experience working as a documentary illustrator. In this talk he will reflect on how changing industry practices – from fountain pen […]
Our Preston illustrator meet-up hosts an online talk + Q&A with illustrator Gemma Correll to hear about her experience of writing a new book. Book below or via our Eventbrite. We are kicking off the New Year and our very first Hand Drawn & Quartered meetup with special guest, the amazing Gemma Correll. Gemma will […]
Kick off 2024 with a relaxed drink & draw with your fellow Cardiff-based illustrators. Book below or via our Eventbrite. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Illustration Club is back with a drink and draw to kick off 2024. We want to welcome you all back and get going to have an amazing year. Please bring along […]
We kick off 2024 relaunching the Sheffield meet-up for illustrators. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Following on from the vibrant meet up at Sheffield's Alder Bar (March 2023) we return to the same venue to re-launch illustrator meet-ups in Sheffield. Come along for a chance to chat, bounce ideas, seek and share solutions with […]
Explore and find your brand purpose with Nicola at Brand Warrior through an engaging live workshop! Book below or via Eventbrite! In this workshop, you’ll explore and define your brand purpose. Then learn how to use it as a tool to help you: • Develop and grow • Keep you on track • Build trust […]
At our first meet-up in 2024, we’ll be drawing in the conversation about earning a living as an illustrator in Manchester! Book below or via our Eventbrite. In true Manc spirit, we’ll be keeping it real by sharing four stories by local illustrators who are building careers in the city. Louise French, Jordan Yates, […]
The Stanley Picker Gallery is pleased to present Picture Stories, featuring the work of Illustrator, Painter, Author and Educator Robin Harris (1949 - 2022). The exhibition covers a small proportion of Robin’s output over five decades and includes: - Robin intings and illustrations inspired from his travels to America and Canada. - Illustrations from a […]
Quentin Blake’s career illustrating books began over 60 years ago with his covers for paperback fiction. Since then he has created hundreds of designs for everything from literary classics to his own picture books. This exhibition features 60 of Blake’s book covers from the 1960s to the present: from mid-century Penguin paperbacks to finely-crafted special […]
DIY Art Market champions a diverse community of artists and publishers, providing an affordable space for them to exhibit their work, engage with visitors, share experiences, opportunities, and sell their artwork. This event will showcase over 100 emerging, and established artists, all from a wide range of artistic backgrounds, providing visitors the opportunity to discover […]
Children's book author and illustrator, Gizem Gözde Uçar, is visiting Pickled Pepper Books to run a special Interactive Theatre adventure for little ones! This interactive storytelling involves sensory play and is full of movement, singing, dancing and games! We will be playing with toys that engage children’s imagination. The games revolve around the senses to […]
Children's book author and illustrator, Gizem Gözde Uçar, is visiting Pickled Pepper Books to run a special Valentine's Day 'Story & Art Workshop' this February. Story & Art Workshops are the perfect mixture of storytelling and arts & crafts. Gizem will incorporate dancing, singing and games! And at the end of our workshop, we will […]
Sketchy Brekky is a drawing salon with a featured guest illustrator - part workshop and part drink & draw, but with coffee, in London. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Introducing a new morning meet-up series with 'Blend' - our London meet-up for illustrators. 'Sketchy Brekky' is a drawing salon with a featured guest illustrator […]
Come join us for a fun-filled evening in Preston with the incredible artist Jonny Hannah, where we'll celebrate the beauty of hand-drawn art. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Looking for something different this Valentines Day? Then Hand Drawn & Quartered Meetup with special guest, the brilliant Jonny Hannah will bring you the illustration LOVE. […]
Moyse's Hall are proud to present 'Why can't you draw something nice..?' David Hughes is an internationally acclaimed illustrator who has worked for Time magazine, the New Yorker, The Guardian, The Observer, Granada TV, BBC, Daily Express, Punch, the Folio Society, and many more. Moyse’s Hall are working with him to create a display that […]
Are you a cartoonist or comic creator? Do you want to meet other cartoonists and comic creators? Do you want to learn from the best while doing it? Join in at Cartoon Conference 2024 for ideas and inspiration for how you can use your skills to survive and thrive as an artist. Learn from industry […]
Do you want to understand clients’ contracts and make sure they are fair to you, but aren’t always sure what they mean? Book below or via our Eventbrite. Open for all illustrators! Covering a range of contract types, this webinar provides you with the knowledge you need to understand contracts and increase your awareness […]
Meet and chat with your fellow illustrators in this relaxed drink and draw session with fun drawing prompts. Book your ticket below or via Eventbrite. Thanks to each and every one for coming along to the January event. It was great to meet you all. 43 illustrators in one room was a brilliant first session […]
The Carouge Museum takes off and invites its public on an artistic and historical hike! Geographically Savoyard, but emotionally close to us, the Salève dominates our vision and our imagination. Would we dare to suggest that the “mountain of the Genevois” is ultimately Carouge? This question is the basis of this exhibition, noting that the […]
Discover how your AOI membership can benefit you and meet other AOI members. Book your space below or via our Eventbrite! Whether you're a brand new AOI member or an AOI veteran, we welcome you to sign-up to this introductory session to your AOI membership. We'll include a short presentation on how to make best […]
Enjoy an evening of relaxed creative drawing exercises and prompts in a supportive, friendly space. Some basic materials will be provided, but you're more than welcome to bring sketchbooks and any of your chosen (dry) medium to sketch, draw and experiment with a cuppa and cake. Special guest artist speaker Alex Sickling will give us […]
'London´s places' by member Akesi Martinez is now exhibited at the Barbican Library Hall. The project is a one year exploration process of the city of London through urban sketching. On-site digital drawings where colours are the main characters. This work explores on site life drawings, capturing the mood of the surroundings and people's interactions […]
A collection of drawings, words, and prints exploring pregnancy and early motherhood by artist Claudine O’Sullivan. Irish artist Claudine O’Sullivan has a decade of industry experience working with clients including Apple, The British Library, National Trust, Island Records, and Jameson Whiskey. In between commercial projects, Claudine hosts workshops and events for Derwent Pencils, the Royal Academy of Arts, Apple, Cass […]
Plymouth Comic and Zine Fair is a hotbed of illustrative talent showcasing some of the finest comic makers and zinesters in the south west and beyond. In 2024 we'll have over 40 illustrators and comic makers exhibiting their wares which include comics, zines, ceramics, prints, alongside stickers, pins, totes and T-shirts. The Hedgerow Hound will […]
War Child is bringing back the much-loved Secret 7” to provide vital support to children affected by conflict. Secret 7” takes 7 tracks from 7 musicians and presses each one 100 times onto 7” vinyl. We then invite creatives from around the world to submit artwork for the vinyl sleeves. 700 unique sleeves are exhibited […]
Get ready to unleash your artistic talents at the most paws-itively delightful Bristol Illustrators Meetup! Join us at Kit Form (under Jamaica Street Studios, Stokes Croft) for a guided session of dog drawing. Book via our Eventbrite. What to Expect: Live Dog Models: Capture the essence of various dogs in person, with different breeds and […]
A beautiful example of how storytelling and illustration translate to cinema, this film has been programmed in response to the World Illustration Awards 2023 touring exhibition. When the tiny, headstrong Kirikou is ready to be born, he demands: "Mother, bring me into the world" - and, in this wonderfully original animated film, he never loses […]
Join us for our new monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for our new monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds. On the first Wednesday of every month we’ll be meeting up at Water Lane Boathouse. Join […]
Kick off your new career with advice on longevity via productivity, focus, learning and confidence, while staying sane and energised. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, or in your final year of university? The AOI have a community events programme just for you! Leaving university and entering the illustration industry […]
Artist Greg Stobbs moves between styles, disciplines and personalities to sustain a habit for drawing. An exhibition packed with Greg’s street art, sketches, murals and illustrations. The first in a series of exhibitions entitled “What does an artist do all day?” On 8 March there is a PV with a difference, with live drawing, and […]
Zinezilla Illustration + Zine Fair returns for the third time to the waters of Bristol with its latest edition MEGALAZINE! Taking over new creative space KIT FORM in Jamaica St Studios, this event brings together new local zinesters and illustrators with established creators. Featuring over 30 artists from Bristol and beyond, there'll be something for […]
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. On the afternoon of Wednesday 13th March, Author HQ will bring […]
Join other illustrators for an informal panel discussion and break-out groups on the theme of “Life as an Illustrator”. Free! Book below or via our Eventbrite. Come along for a chance to chat, share experiences and inspirations. As this is our first meet up, we'll open up the floor to find out what everyone […]
An In-Conversation session with Agent James Childs. Book below or via our Eventbrite. From our Diversity and Equality roundtable talks we understood that some illustrators would value a space to explore how to increase the diversity depicted in their illustration practice. This session is an exclusive and the 7th of a short series where we […]
How to apply for arts funding, with insight to Arts Council England and DYCP. Book your ticket via our Eventbrite. AOI discusses is back this Spring! Arts funding award opportunities for creatives to focus on their creative development and achieve success outside of client commissions, but how can you maximise your chances in your funding […]
Attention Brummie illustrators! Bring your sketchbooks, pens and pencils for a relaxed evening of still life drawing with Picnic. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Attention Brummie illustrators! Bring your sketchbooks, pens and pencils for a relaxed evening of still life drawing with Picnic! We are back with our first social of the year […]
Come and join us for a FREE Newcastle illustrators Meetup and bring your favourite drawing materials for drink & draw fun. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Hello! Come and join us for a FREE Newcastle illustrators Meetup! This event will be a FREE Drink & Draw (and plenty of pizza) at the lush Gingerinos pizza […]
Join us for our Children’s Writers & Illustrators Festival 2024: an online, craft-based festival for Children’s writers & illustrators of fiction and non-fiction at all stages of their careers
Bring your own object for a fun, collaborative, still life drink and draw at Cardiff's illustrator meet-up. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Illustration Club This month’s Cardiff illustrator meet up will be at Cardiff Umbrella Club continuing our new collaboration. Bring your own object for a fun, collaborative still life drink and draw. […]
The Arena team will be sharing their own ups and downs with this topic and their advice on how to find your creative confidence. Book via our Eventbrite. What is creative confidence? Where can I find some of it? And once I’ve found it, how on earth do I hang on to it? In […]
Join us for our monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for our monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds. On the first Wednesday of every month we’ll be meeting up at Water Lane Boathouse. We’ll have […]
An exhibition focusing on the art of mother and daughter artists Sheila Robinson (1925-88) and Chloë Cheese (b.1952)
The preview of the Illustrators Exhibition 2024, is available now. You can visit it in full - in person in Bologna, and online at BCBF Galleries - from April 8 to 11, or browse through in the Illustrators Annual, soon to go on sale. This year, for the 58th edition of the Exhibition, they have […]
Join us for valuable insights and practical advice in this behind the scenes look at illustration agents and what representation involves. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Open to all Illustrators! Ever wondered what exactly an agent does? How do you know when you’re ready for an agent or if you need one? Even […]
Meet and draw with other Glasgow illustrators on a sketch crawl at the Riverside Museum (aka The Transport Museum). Book below or via our eventbrite. Join Glasgow's illustrator meet-up group for an exciting sketch crawl at the Riverside Museum (aka The Transport Museum) led by illustrator Tita Berredo. Playing with visual references and imagination, Tita […]
Lucky Frog Studio brings together the creative talents of Tim Alexander, Michael Driver, Holly Farndell, Lizzie Lomax, Jessica Meyrick, Connie Noble, Sean O’Brien and Leanne Rule. Escaping our day-to-day looming deadlines and demands, we let our imagination roam free and rediscover FUN in all its wonderful and silly forms, from illustrating playful characters and 3D […]
Sketchy Brekky is a drawing salon with a featured guest illustrator - part workshop and part drink & draw, but with coffee, in London. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Bring your scissors and Pritt sticks and join us for a cuppa! We’ve invited Tracey English, a surface pattern artist working in collage, to be […]
Celebrating the works of artist Brian Wildsmith
Discover how your AOI membership can benefit you and meet other AOI members. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Whether you're a brand new AOI member or an AOI veteran, we welcome you to sign-up to this introductory session to your AOI membership. We'll include a short presentation on how to make best use of […]
York's illustrator meet up - join Drawvik for a relaxed social evening of chatting and drawing. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Drink & Drawvik Join Drawvik for a relaxed social evening of chatting and drawing. Bring your own materials (dry only please) and a favourite object to draw! Everyone is welcome, we're here […]
The Brighton illustrator meet-up host an evening of talks on how to successfully expand your creative practice. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Flock presents: An Evening with Yuk Fun & Lucy Sherston Join Brighton's illustrator meet-up, Flock, for an evening of talks on how to successfully expand your creative practice! We will be […]
From illustrating campaigns and infographics to conversation starting pieces in the public realm. Book below or via our Eventbrite. AOI Discusses, continues this season, with a session around art and its relationship with advocacy. From illustrating campaigns and infographics to conversation starting pieces in the public realm, some illustrators have found a wider purpose in […]
Everyone is invited to the first Fine Lines Festival - a celebration of Illustration and Animation. Guest speakers such as Steve Smith, founder of Beakus Animation Studio, Domareen Fox, art director on Netflix's hit animated series Dead End Paranormal Park, Neeraja Raj, a writer-director working in animation and film, Denzell Dankwah, upcoming graphic novelist […]
3 illustrators share their experiences on in-house illustration, surface design, book publishing, freelancing, and illustration for children. Book below or via our Eventbrite. This month we’ll be doing our first ‘Illustrator Insights’ session - 3 members of the group will talk briefly about their work, their experiences either professionally or in finding work, and show […]
Pictoplasma, the world’s leading conference of contemporary character design in illustration, animation, graphic and urban arts, celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades the Berlin-based project has promoted a uniquely playful and interdisciplinary investigation of new visual worlds in the digital age, served as a lively forum for a growing international community, and […]
Join us for our monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for our monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds. On the first Wednesday of every month we’ll be meeting up at Water Lane Boathouse. We’ll have a […]
View Stanley Chow's exhibition, take part in a workshop inspired by his illustrations and join The Long Table discussion with him and others. Book below or via our Eventbrite. ***Announcing Drawn In with special guest, Stanley Chow*** We’re excited to announce our next event on Wednesday 1st May at The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre […]
Based in Bristol? Join in at 3pm on Saturday, 4th of May, Waterstones Clifton, to celebrate the release of BANG: The Wild Wonders of Earth's Phenomena. In this follow up to the highly acclaimed Glow, award-winning illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith takes us on a breathtaking tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena- from […]