The AOI

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[The AOI @theaoi]

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[نورة الأشولي @noura_alashwali]

Happy to announce joining the Association of Illustrators @theaoi as a member. The illustration reflects pieces of my Saudi culture and celebrates an important step in my creative journey 🖤

[Creative Access @_CreativeAccess]

Do you love art and storytelling? Secure a 6-month internship at @theaoi 🎨🌱

Join the team as a communications assistant trainee! Get paid to train and gain practical experience in arts & digital communications. ✨

🗓️ 02/01
🔗 https://t.co/lLa9mynnpj

Artwork by Harriet Drewe

[ALCS @ALCS_UK]

Got questions about the Anthropic settlement with authors? The @Soc_of_Authors are hosting a free webinar with the attorneys from the class action on 18 November.

Find out more and book your spot here: https://t.co/V4G0jciNLk

[The AOI @theaoi]

A great opportunity for publishers to get a first picture book lots if attention! @KlausFluggePr

[Klaus Flugge Prize @KlausFluggePr]

We are delighted to announce that submissions are now open for the 2026 #KlausFluggePrize, awarded to the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration. Details and full criteria below! #illustration #picturebooks

https://t.co/94UeBgnRJr

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

The 2026 Carnegies nominations are live! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the exceptional storytelling and illustration recognised this year. 🏆 Get ready for an inspiring awards season! Congrats to all nominees! 📖❤️

https://t.co/SQ0z7ajXHp

#Carnegies2026

[The AOI @theaoi]

Gail is an excellent guest on the Inside Illustration podcast. Well worth a listen!

[weareillustrationX @_illustrationX]

@armstrong_illus reveals her techniques on The AOI's Podcast 'Inside Illustration'.

Read the story: https://t.co/MlvQ4UVA9v

Listen to the podcast here: https://t.co/iADYB1crc3

#WEAREILLUSTRATIONX @theaoi #GailArmstrong #IllustrationPodcast #ArtTechniques #Papercraft #TheAOI

[Writers & Artists @Writers_Artists]

#Illustrator and graphic novelist Debasmita Dasgupta will take you step-by-step through the processes of illustrating your #picturebook from character to colour, storyboarding to building a portfolio that will stand out to agents and editors.

Book: https://t.co/aiIuQZPv64

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

The Association of Illustrators has appointed Creative Access founder Josie Dobrin (@josiedobrin ) as its new chair 👇 https://t.co/e4lhldjeBS

[Kenny @__Owolawi__]

I found out a few days ago that I won a World Illustration Awards 2025 for the New Talent – Editorial category.

It still feels unreal. This was my first professional illustration and my first serious attempt at an editorial one.

#WIA2025 #WorldIllustrationAwards

[The AOI @theaoi]

We're delighted to see that Emma Farrarons has won this year's #@klausfluggeprize award for her first picture book. Congratulations!

[Klaus Flugge Prize @KlausFluggePr]

Congratulations to Emma Farrarons, the winner of the 2025 (and tenth) #KlausFluggePrize for most exciting and promising newcomer to picture book #illustration. She wins with MY HAIR IS AS LONG AS A RIVER, written by Charlie Castle @MacmillanKidsUK 🎉💐🎇
https://t.co/94UeBgnRJr

[Paul Shipper 🎨 @PaulShipper]

Art That Makes Me Click - Curated by Paul Shipper – Folios – The AOI https://t.co/cZepsW30v6
‘This curated collection of illustrations from the AOI Folios reflects a blend of personal aesthetic preferences and the emotional impact each piece had on me. I chose works that intrigued me, evoked feelings, or told a story effectively in a single image. The selection highlights the power of visual storytelling and the unique choices, styles, and perspectives of the artists’. #illustration #art @theaoi

[The Northern School of Art @TheNorthernArt]

The shortlist is out! 10 Illustrators were selected by judges Johnny Hannah and @theaoi for The Northern Festival of Illustration's Emerging Illustrator Category. This years festival is held in conjunction with The Association of Illustrators and supported by Readymag!

[The AOI @theaoi]

💥📢 Save the 25th September in your calendars.
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In partnership with @HarperCollinsCH and @CamberwellUAL, we are organising a special in-person event celebrating words, pictures and stories with award-winning creative Mikey Please.⁠
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🎟️ Don't miss it! https://t.co/jymYWEXqhp

[Paul Shipper 🎨 @PaulShipper]

Check out my folio on @theaoi https://t.co/esxXXj1sap

[The AOI @theaoi]

🎓 It's time to reveal this year's AOI UK Illustration Graduates to Watch in 2025!

→ https://t.co/4zrRk0RgyK...
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Our selection covers an array of interesting applications and a range of thoughtful themes. Click, explore and follow their journeys!

[The AOI @theaoi]

Meet Chantal Valerie, one of 27 mentees selected for this year's #AOIMentorship scheme!🎉

Her illustrations express her love for animals and nature. They are gentle and warm, but also playful and infused with a sense of humour.

Meet all AOI mentees ↓
https://t.co/XJpr4PmdYb

[The AOI @theaoi]

Meet Viktor Melistas, one of 27 mentees selected for this year's #AOIMentorship scheme!🎉

Over the years, he has worked with publishing houses and advertising agencies. His favorite clients to work with are jazz musicians.

Meet all AOI mentees ↓
https://t.co/XJpr4PmdYb

[The AOI @theaoi]

🚨 We have less than 15 spots left for our upcoming AOI Discusses!
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Hear from Jill Calder and Alé Mercado, and learn how to keep flexible and maintain relevance as an illustrator over time.
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🗓️ Weds 30 July 12:30PM UK Time⁠. Online via Zoom⁠
🎟️ https://t.co/dgR0X4hl2F

[The AOI @theaoi]

📢 Are you an illustrator or creative small business based in Westminster borough?

Creative United is launching Re:Create Westminster - a free bespoke business support programme for creative entrepreneurs.

Apply by 29 August. More information here 👇️

https://t.co/AUPT5vqbBb