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\nWhat is Copyright?<\/a><\/h4>\n
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The World Illustration Awards, presented by the AOI in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, showcases great illustration from around the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being part of WIA offers fantastic benefits and opportunities from the call for entries stage right through to the winner announcements and beyond. This includes self-promotional tools, networking events, and features on WIA platforms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Looking Back: Recent AOI Meet Ups<\/h4>\n\n\nWhat have our meet up groups been up to? Catch up in this latest summary.<\/span><\/a>\n
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Klaus Flugge Prize 2026 Longlist announced<\/h4>\n\n\nThe Klaus Flugge Prize 2026 longlist has been revealed.\u00a0The prize is awarded annually to the most promising and exciting newcomer to children\u2019s book illustration.<\/span><\/a>\n
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WIA2026 Deadline Extended to 24 February<\/h4>\n\n\nWe\u2019ve given you a few more days to enter the awards! Due to popular demand we\u2019ve decided to extend our Call For Entries Deadline for 1 week to: ✨Tuesday 24th […]<\/span><\/a>\n
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LUSTR Festival Reopens Showcase Open Call<\/h4>\n\n\nAn open invitation for visual creators to present their latest work in Prague, Czech Republic.<\/span><\/a>\n
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World Illustration Awards jury announced<\/h4>\n\n\nWe 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 […]<\/span><\/a>\n
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Publishing Inclusion Pledge<\/h4>\n\n\nThe Publishers Association launch new initiative which affirms commitment to equity, inclusion and belonging as essential principles guiding the UK publishing sector.<\/span><\/a>\n
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Brave New World? Report out now<\/h4>\n\n\nFive leading creator-led organisations, including the AOI, have today launched a new report into the impact of unregulated generative AI on creators. <\/span><\/a>\n
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Reflections on 2025: Perspectives from the AOI and its Members\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\nWe reflect on 2025, speaking to members, agencies and friends of the AOI. <\/span><\/a>\n
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The World Illustration Awards 2026 Bursary Applications<\/h4>\n\n\nThe bursary is open to illustrators who are experiencing financial hardship and would otherwise not be able to enter the awards at all.<\/span><\/a>\n
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Copyright and Artificial Intelligence consultation: statement of progress\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\nThe\u00a0Copyright and Artificial Intelligence consultation launched one year ago, receiving 11,500 responses, and the Government are required to produce a report and financial impact assessments on the options detailed in the consultation.\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\n
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AOI Mentorship: Developing and Utilising Your Voice – Part 3<\/h4>\n\n\nAs we reach the end of the 2025 edition of our Mentorship scheme, we catch up with our mentees, in part 3, to find out more about what they learnt over the last 6 months. <\/span><\/a>\n
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The draw of working with physical materials to create 3-dimensional content has remained strong for many illustrators. This season explores illustration and the handmade, including paper cut, ceramics, textiles and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Illustration for Gaming<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Discover how illustrators can work in the gaming world, covering AAA and Indie games, looking at concept art, building illustrative worlds, the skills required and crafting characters and assets<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The AOI helps illustrators and animators build their careers with confidence. We’re here every step of the way, to help you get clients, understand contracts, and promote what you do. Find a community, grow your confidence, and make your mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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