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Looking Back: Recent AOI Meet Ups

What have our meet up groups been up to? Catch up in this latest summary.

Klaus Flugge Prize 2026 Longlist announced

The Klaus Flugge Prize 2026 longlist has been revealed. The prize is awarded annually to the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s book illustration.

WIA2026 Deadline Extended to 24 February

We’ve given you a few more days to enter the awards! Due to popular demand we’ve decided to extend our Call For Entries Deadline for 1 week to: ✨Tuesday 24th February ✨ Until the end of day in your time zone ( but please don’t leave it until the last minute!). We want to give everyone […]

LUSTR Festival Reopens Showcase Open Call

An open invitation for visual creators to present their latest work in Prague, Czech Republic.

World Illustration Awards jury announced

We are super excited about our jury that will decide the fates of the World Illustration Awards projects in April. WIA Judges are experts in their sectors, chosen to represent a global view on illustration. The judges are independent in their selection process. In each of the ten categories we have three judges who make […]

Publishing Inclusion Pledge

The Publishers Association launch new initiative which affirms commitment to equity, inclusion and belonging as essential principles guiding the UK publishing sector.

Brave New World? Report out now

Five leading creator-led organisations, including the AOI, have today launched a new report into the impact of unregulated generative AI on creators.

Reflections on 2025: Perspectives from the AOI and its Members

We reflect on 2025, speaking to members, agencies and friends of the AOI.

AOI campaigning in 2025

In a year where the issues surrounding generative AI taking illustrators’ work for training were forefront, AOI campaigned on a number of areas to ensure the viewpoint and experiences of illustrators was heard.