WIA2026
Below you can add as many WIA entries as you like – one after the other. Once you have clicked ‘save entry’ you will see this screen again with your entry listed below the form. Please note that the form times out after about 15 minutes of inactivity requiring a refresh to maintain functionality.
Please check the helpful Guide to Entering page and FAQ pages should anything be unclear. Once you select “Pay Now” click on the message bar that pops up or go to the cart to pay. You are not automatically redirected to the payment portal.
You can edit entries until we close the competition. The deadline for entries has been extended to 24th February 2026.
Remember: Use this info to impress the jury with your project. Make it short and precise.
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If you already have an account on theaoi.com or you have previously entered the WIA you can login here.
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The Association of Illustrators
The Association of Illustrators is the professional body for illustration in the UK. Established in 1973, the AOI champions illustrators and the illustration industry with education, promotion and campaigning to achieve a thriving industry for us all. Memberships are available for illustrators, agents and colleges with discounts available for students and represented artists.
Directory of Illustration
Workbook’s Directory of Illustration, the world’s leading illustration resource, is distributed free of charge to thousands of art commissioners who regularly hire freelance artists and animators. Advertising agencies, corporations and publishing companies depend on the searchable directoryofillustration.com website and annual printed Directory to find top talent for their campaigns and projects. In print, online and on social, we help artists successfully grow and sustain their professional careers.
