{"id":1035322,"date":"2024-05-07T17:00:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T16:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/development.theaoi.com\/about\/opportunities-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:17:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:17:41","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fade band no_fade_  color-ffffff \" style=\" background-color:#FFFFFF\">\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><div class=\"block-breadcumbs\">\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"woocommerce-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/\">About<\/a> >    FAQs<\/nav>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-page-list\"><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/about-the-aoi\/\">About the AOI<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/history\/\">Our History<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item has-child\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/\">Our People<\/a><ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container\"><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item \"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/staff\/\">Staff<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item \"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/meet-up-hosts\/\">Meet Up Hosts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item \"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/board\/\">Board<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item \"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/patrons\/\">Patrons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/jobs\/\">Jobs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/faqs\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">In this section we answer many of our frequently asked questions. For any questions relating to the World Illustration Awards, <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/world-illustration-awards\/faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">please head to their dedicated page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">If you can&#8217;t find answers to your question below, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaoi.com\/about\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get in touch<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AOI Membership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion\">\r\n \r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-am-i-eligible-for-aoi-membership-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-am-i-eligible-for-aoi-membership-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-am-i-eligible-for-aoi-membership-collapse\">\r\n       \tAm I eligible for AOI membership?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-am-i-eligible-for-aoi-membership-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-am-i-eligible-for-aoi-membership-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: Futura LT W01 Book, HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">If you are a practising illustrator working professionally in any capacity, or preparing to work professionally, you are eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/membership\">AOI membership<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: Futura LT W01 Book, HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">We support illustrators at all stages of their careers, working in all mediums and sectors including animation..<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-what-do-i-get-if-i-become-a-member-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-what-do-i-get-if-i-become-a-member-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-what-do-i-get-if-i-become-a-member-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhat do I get if I become a member?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-what-do-i-get-if-i-become-a-member-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-what-do-i-get-if-i-become-a-member-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">We can help in a number of ways, with 1-1 tailored advice, access to our vital <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\">resources<\/a>, contract reviewing, promotion of your work on our channels, exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaoi.com\/resources\/discounts\">discounts<\/a>, opportunity to join our free webinars, and much more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Should you be interested in joining the AOI,\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/membership\/\">all details about membership and costs can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-whats-the-right-membership-for-me-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-whats-the-right-membership-for-me-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-whats-the-right-membership-for-me-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhat\u2019s the right membership for me?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-whats-the-right-membership-for-me-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-whats-the-right-membership-for-me-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Our\u00a0<strong style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;\">Illustrator <\/strong>membership offers you all the benefits of the AOI membership in a simple package. You can opt to choose an\u00a0<strong style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;\">Illustrator + Folio <\/strong>membership\u00a0if, in addition to all the Illustrator membership benefits, you would like to have your work displayed on the AOI online gallery and gain visibility.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">If you are currently enrolled in a period of studies, then the <strong style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;\">Student <\/strong>membership is the right choice for you. This membership offers great value for money and is even further discounted if your college is an affiliated AOI member.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Similarly, if you work for a Member College or are represented by a Member Agency, you can opt for our discounted rate on your Illustrator or Illustrator + Folio membership respectively.<\/p>\n<p>If you are an Agency, Organisation or College interested in getting AOI Membership, <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/membership\/\">check our options for <strong>Businesses or Organisations.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-can-i-pay-for-my-membership-monthly-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-can-i-pay-for-my-membership-monthly-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-can-i-pay-for-my-membership-monthly-collapse\">\r\n       \tCan I pay for my membership monthly?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-can-i-pay-for-my-membership-monthly-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-can-i-pay-for-my-membership-monthly-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p>Yes, you can pay for membership monthly if you are based in the UK, EU and Eurozone countries.<\/p>\n<p>Just select to pay monthly as your preferred method of payment and you will be able to set up your direct debit instruction.<\/p>\n<p><em style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;\">Important note: Don\u2019t forget that the AOI Membership is an annual commitment, so the monthly payment option requires 12 instalments.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-ive-just-become-a-member-what-now-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-ive-just-become-a-member-what-now-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-ive-just-become-a-member-what-now-collapse\">\r\n       \tI&#8217;ve just become a member. What now?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-ive-just-become-a-member-what-now-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-ive-just-become-a-member-what-now-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">A warm welcome from the AOI! You should receive a welcome email as soon as your membership is confirmed. This will include more details about how to start taking advantage of your membership, and how to keep updated with further communications from us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Once logged into your account, you should be able to access your <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/member-dashboard\">Member Dashboard<\/a>, explore all our <a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theaoi.com\/resources\">Resources <\/a>and have the option to contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/helpdesk\">Helpdesk<\/a> straight away.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-im-currently-not-working-professionally-can-i-still-be-a-member-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-im-currently-not-working-professionally-can-i-still-be-a-member-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-im-currently-not-working-professionally-can-i-still-be-a-member-collapse\">\r\n       \tI\u2019m currently not working professionally. Can I still be a member?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-im-currently-not-working-professionally-can-i-still-be-a-member-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-im-currently-not-working-professionally-can-i-still-be-a-member-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>Of course! Here at the AOI every illustrator and animator counts. We welcome illustrators across the spectrum, including those who are self-taught, students, graduates, mid careerists and beyond, and anyone working across all areas of illustration and animation.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of your professional activity, members can join any of our <span style=\"color: #ec008b;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #ec008b;\">events<\/span><\/span>, enjoy our <a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theaoi.com\/inside-illustration\">Inside Illustration<\/a> platform, and share their work to be promoted on our social media platforms (more information on how below).<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-why-do-you-charge-for-membership-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-why-do-you-charge-for-membership-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-why-do-you-charge-for-membership-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhy do you charge for membership?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-why-do-you-charge-for-membership-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-why-do-you-charge-for-membership-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>We wish we were able to support illustrators at no cost, but our many services (advice, promotion, resources, campaigning, lobbying, events, consultations, and more) require time, attention and manpower. In order to operate as smoothly, sustainably and effectively as we can, we must cover our administrative costs and pay our staff, freelancers and consultants.<\/p>\n<p>As a non-profit organisation, our membership allows us to re-invest in our services to further benefit our growing community on a yearly basis.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-how-do-i-renew-my-membership-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-how-do-i-renew-my-membership-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-how-do-i-renew-my-membership-collapse\">\r\n       \tHow do I renew my membership?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-how-do-i-renew-my-membership-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-how-do-i-renew-my-membership-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>Your AOI membership will renew automatically.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve paid for your membership in full and the renewal isn&#8217;t successful or the payment stays pending, you can also renew directly from your <a id=\"menur38r\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/member-dashboard\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/member-dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Members' Dashboard\">Members&#8217; Dashboard<\/a>\u00a0(once logged in). Head to\u00a0<a id=\"menur38u\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/member-dashboard\/members-area\/\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/member-dashboard\/members-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Memberships\">Memberships<\/a>, click &#8216;Renew&#8217; and proceed to checkout.<\/p>\n<p>If you pay in 12 monthly instalments by Direct Debit, your yearly membership will renew automatically. Avoid renewing twice by purchasing membership directly via our website.<\/p>\n<p>If you are College member, you can send a Purchase Order directly to <a id=\"menur391\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:membersassistant@theaoi.com\" href=\"mailto:membersassistant@theaoi.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link membersassistant@theaoi.com\">membersassistant@theaoi.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to cancel the renewal or renew under a different Membership plan, please get in touch directly with our team at <a id=\"menur394\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:membersassistant@theaoi.com\" href=\"mailto:membersassistant@theaoi.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link membersassistant@theaoi.com\">membersassistant@theaoi.com<\/a> at least 28 days before your current plan renews.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-can-i-cancel-my-membership-at-any-point-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-can-i-cancel-my-membership-at-any-point-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-can-i-cancel-my-membership-at-any-point-collapse\">\r\n       \tCan I cancel my membership at any point?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-can-i-cancel-my-membership-at-any-point-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-can-i-cancel-my-membership-at-any-point-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>No, the AOI Membership is an annual commitment. Members are legally obliged to pay the remaining instalments of the yearly membership, and monthly direct debit payments are not to be confused with a monthly subscription.<\/p>\n<p>Membership can be cancelled at the renewal date by emailing us at <a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"mailto:membersassistant@theaoi.com\">membersassistant@theaoi.com<\/a> with your request.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-how-can-i-cancel-my-membership-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-how-can-i-cancel-my-membership-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-how-can-i-cancel-my-membership-collapse\">\r\n       \tHow can I cancel my membership?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-how-can-i-cancel-my-membership-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-how-can-i-cancel-my-membership-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>To cancel your membership, please email\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"mailto:membersassistant@theaoi.com\">membersassistant@theaoi.com<\/a> with your request and we will process it for you. Please do so 28 days prior to your membership renewal date in order to allow time for the cancellation of payments.<\/p>\n<p>We want to ensure we can continue to improve our services, so please do let us know your reasons for leaving at the moment of emailing.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">U25 Membership 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion\">\r\n \r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-why-are-you-not-offering-discounted-membership-for-other-underrepresented-groups-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-why-are-you-not-offering-discounted-membership-for-other-underrepresented-groups-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-why-are-you-not-offering-discounted-membership-for-other-underrepresented-groups-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhy are you not offering discounted membership for other underrepresented groups?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-why-are-you-not-offering-discounted-membership-for-other-underrepresented-groups-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-why-are-you-not-offering-discounted-membership-for-other-underrepresented-groups-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">At the AOI we always welcome feedback on how to improve our offer to illustrators and those in need of support. <\/span>Under 25\u2019s are amongst those most economically challenged, and we have brought this discount in to try and support those first entering the industry.<span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"> This new membership is in line with other arts organisations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Whilst we are unable to <\/span>offer all the discounts we\u2019d like to, we are happy to take feedback on board and factor into future decisions.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-what-is-the-difference-between-the-u25-membership-and-a-student-membership-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-what-is-the-difference-between-the-u25-membership-and-a-student-membership-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-what-is-the-difference-between-the-u25-membership-and-a-student-membership-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhat is the difference between the U25 Membership and a Student membership?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-what-is-the-difference-between-the-u25-membership-and-a-student-membership-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-what-is-the-difference-between-the-u25-membership-and-a-student-membership-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">There is no difference in terms of the benefits received. Both memberships offer the same resources and benefits as the standard Illustrator membership, but at a discounted rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">We want to support those just entering the industry, including self-starters and graduates. This membership allows us to help support those in these groups, with a price that helps to bridge this gap.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-what-is-the-difference-between-the-u25-membership-and-standard-membership-do-i-still-get-the-same-benefits-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-what-is-the-difference-between-the-u25-membership-and-standard-membership-do-i-still-get-the-same-benefits-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-what-is-the-difference-between-the-u25-membership-and-standard-membership-do-i-still-get-the-same-benefits-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhat is the difference between the U25 membership and standard membership? Do I still get the same benefits?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-what-is-the-difference-between-the-u25-membership-and-standard-membership-do-i-still-get-the-same-benefits-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-what-is-the-difference-between-the-u25-membership-and-standard-membership-do-i-still-get-the-same-benefits-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Both memberships offer the same access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaoi.com\/resources\">Resources<\/a> and benefits, however, the U25 membership is discounted.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-why-cant-i-just-email-my-id-over-to-you-how-do-i-apply-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-why-cant-i-just-email-my-id-over-to-you-how-do-i-apply-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-why-cant-i-just-email-my-id-over-to-you-how-do-i-apply-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhy can\u2019t I just email my ID over to you? \/ How do I apply?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-why-cant-i-just-email-my-id-over-to-you-how-do-i-apply-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-why-cant-i-just-email-my-id-over-to-you-how-do-i-apply-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">In compliance with GDPR regulations, the AOI is not able to receive personal ID for the U25 membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please note, that you will be required to submit your date of birth on the U25 membership page, in order to proceed with the purchase. We do not store your data. The AOI reserves the right to consider applications.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-ill-be-26-in-a-few-days-weeks-can-i-still-apply-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-ill-be-26-in-a-few-days-weeks-can-i-still-apply-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-ill-be-26-in-a-few-days-weeks-can-i-still-apply-collapse\">\r\n       \tI\u2019ll be 26 in a few days\/weeks, can I still apply?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-ill-be-26-in-a-few-days-weeks-can-i-still-apply-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-ill-be-26-in-a-few-days-weeks-can-i-still-apply-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Yes, you can apply up until the last day of your 25<sup>th<\/sup> year, within the limited time offer.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-who-can-apply-for-u25-membership-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-who-can-apply-for-u25-membership-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-who-can-apply-for-u25-membership-collapse\">\r\n       \t Who can apply for U25 membership?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-who-can-apply-for-u25-membership-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-who-can-apply-for-u25-membership-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>Anyone 18 &#8211; 25 years who consider themselves an illustrator can apply, once they have entered their date of birth, completing the age verification process.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-will-my-membership-end-on-the-day-i-turn-26-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-will-my-membership-end-on-the-day-i-turn-26-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-will-my-membership-end-on-the-day-i-turn-26-collapse\">\r\n       \tWill my membership end on the day I turn 26?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-will-my-membership-end-on-the-day-i-turn-26-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-will-my-membership-end-on-the-day-i-turn-26-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>Your membership will last 12 months from\u00a0date of purchase. You can purchase this\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">up until the last day of your 25<sup>th<\/sup> year, within the limited time offer.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-ive-purchased-a-membership-recently-can-i-change-it-to-the-under-25-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-ive-purchased-a-membership-recently-can-i-change-it-to-the-under-25-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-ive-purchased-a-membership-recently-can-i-change-it-to-the-under-25-collapse\">\r\n       \tI\u2019ve purchased a membership recently. Can I change it to the Under 25?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-ive-purchased-a-membership-recently-can-i-change-it-to-the-under-25-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-ive-purchased-a-membership-recently-can-i-change-it-to-the-under-25-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>As per our T&amp;Cs\u00a0we are unable to change membership\u2019s mid-year. You need to let your current membership come to its renewal date before making any changes. Please contact us at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #96607d;\" href=\"mailto:membersassistant@theaoi.com\">membersassistant@theaoi.com<\/a> 28 days prior to your current renewal date, which you can find on your Member Dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>This excludes renewal for U25 2025 membership.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-i-dont-live-in-the-uk-can-i-still-apply-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-i-dont-live-in-the-uk-can-i-still-apply-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-i-dont-live-in-the-uk-can-i-still-apply-collapse\">\r\n       \tI don\u2019t live in the UK, can I still apply?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-i-dont-live-in-the-uk-can-i-still-apply-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-i-dont-live-in-the-uk-can-i-still-apply-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>Yes, The AOI welcomes applications from all over the world. \u00a0Should you have any difficulties, after reviewing these FAQ, please contact us via <a style=\"color: #96607d;\" href=\"mailto:info@theaoi.com\">info@theaoi.com<\/a> for further advice.<\/p>\n<p>The AOI reserves the right to consider applications.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-how-do-i-authenticate-my-age-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-how-do-i-authenticate-my-age-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-how-do-i-authenticate-my-age-collapse\">\r\n       \tHow do I authenticate my age?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-how-do-i-authenticate-my-age-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-how-do-i-authenticate-my-age-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>You will need to enter your Date of Birth on the U25 page in order to be validated.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-i-have-finished-the-process-what-next-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-i-have-finished-the-process-what-next-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-i-have-finished-the-process-what-next-collapse\">\r\n       \tI have finished the process, what next?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-i-have-finished-the-process-what-next-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-i-have-finished-the-process-what-next-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>The AOI reserves the right to consider applications. If you are validated as being Under 25, you will be allowed to proceed with the rest of your membership purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Should you need additional support, you can get in touch with us via <a style=\"color: #96607d;\" href=\"mailto:info@theaoi.com\">info@theaoi.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-is-there-a-deadline-for-applying-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-is-there-a-deadline-for-applying-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-is-there-a-deadline-for-applying-collapse\">\r\n       \tIs there a deadline for applying?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-is-there-a-deadline-for-applying-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-is-there-a-deadline-for-applying-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>At present, we&#8217;ve extended the original limited period date, to make this discount available until further notice<strong style=\"caret-color: #054f91; color: #054f91;\">. <\/strong>Click here for the<strong style=\"caret-color: #054f91; color: #054f91;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/news\/aoi-u25-membership\">U25 News Article<\/a> <\/strong>and more details.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Account &amp; Payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion\">\r\n \r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-im-having-issues-logging-in-to-my-account-what-do-i-do-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-im-having-issues-logging-in-to-my-account-what-do-i-do-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-im-having-issues-logging-in-to-my-account-what-do-i-do-collapse\">\r\n       \tI\u2019m having issues logging in to my account. What do I do?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-im-having-issues-logging-in-to-my-account-what-do-i-do-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-im-having-issues-logging-in-to-my-account-what-do-i-do-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Double check that you are using the same email address that you registered your membership with. If you have forgotten your password, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/member-dashboard\/lost-password\/\">request to receive a link to renew it here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Please note that if you have tried logging in a few times, the website will block you temporarily for security reasons. Don\u2019t worry, you will be able to try again after 30 minutes; but if the issue persists then you may need to contact us to reset this.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">For further assistance, please contact our members assistant team on\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"mailto:membersassistant@theaoi.com\">membersassistant@theaoi.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-im-logged-in-but-i-cant-access-any-resources-or-restricted-pages-can-you-help-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-im-logged-in-but-i-cant-access-any-resources-or-restricted-pages-can-you-help-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-im-logged-in-but-i-cant-access-any-resources-or-restricted-pages-can-you-help-collapse\">\r\n       \tI\u2019m logged in but I can\u2019t access any Resources or restricted pages. Can you help?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-im-logged-in-but-i-cant-access-any-resources-or-restricted-pages-can-you-help-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-im-logged-in-but-i-cant-access-any-resources-or-restricted-pages-can-you-help-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">If you are logged in, do check that your AOI membership is\u00a0active<i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">If your membership is active but you are still unable to view our Resources, then do get in touch with us via\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"mailto:membersassistant@theaoi.com\">membersassistant@theaoi.com<\/a>. Please include a screenshot of the problem page, this helps us to investigate more easily.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">If your membership is not active, then you just need to renew your membership directly from your account page <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/membership\">or from here<\/a>. Do double check that there are no active memberships currently running or wait until after your renewal date.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-where-can-i-change-my-bank-details-in-my-account-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-where-can-i-change-my-bank-details-in-my-account-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-where-can-i-change-my-bank-details-in-my-account-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhere can I change my Bank Details in my account?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-where-can-i-change-my-bank-details-in-my-account-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-where-can-i-change-my-bank-details-in-my-account-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">If you have recently changed your debit card, you can update your card directly in your account.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">In the event you want to update your bank account or cannot find the right section to update your debit card, please email us at\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"mailto:finance@theaoi.com\">finance@theaoi.com<\/a> and we can send you a link.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-where-can-i-access-an-invoice-for-my-accounts-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-where-can-i-access-an-invoice-for-my-accounts-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-where-can-i-access-an-invoice-for-my-accounts-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhere can I access an invoice for my accounts?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-where-can-i-access-an-invoice-for-my-accounts-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-where-can-i-access-an-invoice-for-my-accounts-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">You can use your order confirmation email as proof of purchase, as this includes all financial data required.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-does-vat-apply-to-membership-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-does-vat-apply-to-membership-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-does-vat-apply-to-membership-collapse\">\r\n       \tDoes VAT apply to membership?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-does-vat-apply-to-membership-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-does-vat-apply-to-membership-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">VAT does not apply to AOI membership.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-my-card-is-declined-and-i-cannot-complete-my-purchase-what-do-i-do-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-my-card-is-declined-and-i-cannot-complete-my-purchase-what-do-i-do-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-my-card-is-declined-and-i-cannot-complete-my-purchase-what-do-i-do-collapse\">\r\n       \tMy card is declined and I cannot complete my purchase. What do I do?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-my-card-is-declined-and-i-cannot-complete-my-purchase-what-do-i-do-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-my-card-is-declined-and-i-cannot-complete-my-purchase-what-do-i-do-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>If you experience issues with completing a purchase, please check with your bank your card is active.<\/p>\n<p>If you are still having issues after this, please email us at\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"mailto:finance@theaoi.com\">finance@theaoi.com<\/a> and we will do our best to assist you.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-do-you-take-payments-by-card-over-the-phone-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-do-you-take-payments-by-card-over-the-phone-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-do-you-take-payments-by-card-over-the-phone-collapse\">\r\n       \tDo you take payments by card over the phone?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-do-you-take-payments-by-card-over-the-phone-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-do-you-take-payments-by-card-over-the-phone-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>We are committed to providing the upmost security in processing our members\u2019 details.<\/p>\n<p>For that reason, we no longer process card payments over the phone.<span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the Helpdesk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion\">\r\n \r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-how-can-i-access-1-1-support-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-how-can-i-access-1-1-support-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-how-can-i-access-1-1-support-collapse\">\r\n       \tHow can I access 1-1 support?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-how-can-i-access-1-1-support-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-how-can-i-access-1-1-support-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Once you are a member you will receive an email outlining all the services the AOI offers, and how to take advantage of them. If you have any queries about your illustration business, client problems, copyright infringements or general business issues, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/helpdesk\">submit a question for the Helpdesk from your account via the form<\/a> or <a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/contact-us\/\">contact\u00a0us<\/a> directly. We are here to help you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">For licensing enquiries, please complete the <a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/pricing\/licensing-information-form\/\">Licensing Information Form.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is a substantial bank of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaoi.com\/resources\">Resources<\/a> available to members. We recommend looking through the Resources before you contact the Helpdesk to check if there is written advice available on the subject you require.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-what-are-the-resources-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-what-are-the-resources-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-what-are-the-resources-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhat are the Resources?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-what-are-the-resources-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-what-are-the-resources-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">The\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theaoi.com\/resources\">Resources<\/a> are a range of informative and well researched articles offering practical advice in a substantial range of subjects: Pricing, Finance, Self-Promotion, Business Practice, Copyright and Contracts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">These have been put together to assist members with enquiries in all these areas and include the popular <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/pricing\/pricing-calculator\/\">Pricing Calculator<\/a> and a sample contract available to use, the downloadable <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/contracts\/illustrator-commissioner-agreement\/\">Illustrator Commissioner Agreement<\/a> \u2013 the essential document to use with your clients.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">If you still require assistance with your enquiry after looking through the Resources please complete a\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/pricing\/licensing-information-form\/\">Licensing Information Form<\/a> (if it relates to pricing your work) or send a question to the Helpdesk from your members&#8217; account.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-i-dont-know-how-to-quote-for-my-work-can-the-aoi-help-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-i-dont-know-how-to-quote-for-my-work-can-the-aoi-help-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-i-dont-know-how-to-quote-for-my-work-can-the-aoi-help-collapse\">\r\n       \tI don\u2019t know how to quote for my work, can the AOI help?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-i-dont-know-how-to-quote-for-my-work-can-the-aoi-help-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-i-dont-know-how-to-quote-for-my-work-can-the-aoi-help-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>Fees are a matter for individuals to negotiate using their own commercial judgement, and competition law prevents the AOI from recommending or approving rates. Therefore, we\u2019re unable to tell you exactly what you should be charging.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend reading our recent <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/illustration-pricing-survey\">pricing survey<\/a> to research observed rates for illustration agencies, which can be a useful resource when considering how to price your own work.<\/p>\n<p>Each illustrator is free to use this information as they wish, and you should propose whatever prices you feel are appropriate, taking into account the size of your client, your own level of experience, the current market conditions and other relevant factors to the project. Remember, even if your client does not have the budget to meet your initial quote, you can always begin a negotiation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-what-do-i-do-if-i-have-a-licensing-query-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-what-do-i-do-if-i-have-a-licensing-query-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-what-do-i-do-if-i-have-a-licensing-query-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhat do I do if I have a licensing query?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-what-do-i-do-if-i-have-a-licensing-query-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-what-do-i-do-if-i-have-a-licensing-query-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p>Members can contact the Members\u2019 Helpdesk via the Licensing Information Form (found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/pricing\/\">Resources\u2019 Pricing section<\/a>). Once the form details are completed these are sent directly to the Helpdesk. Alternatively, members can email members@theaoi.com.<\/p>\n<p>As an organisation we are not able to give figures for quotes, but can point you in the direction of useful resources when considering how to value your own work. We are able to advise you on key factors to bear in mind for your fee, and the negotiation process.<\/p>\n<p>We respond to enquires in the order in which they are received and aim to reply to enquires as soon as we are able to. We will inform you by email when we are experiencing particularly busy periods of enquiries when responses may take longer to respond to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-what-should-i-do-when-i-have-a-contract-for-review-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-what-should-i-do-when-i-have-a-contract-for-review-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-what-should-i-do-when-i-have-a-contract-for-review-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhat should I do when I have a contract for review?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-what-should-i-do-when-i-have-a-contract-for-review-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-what-should-i-do-when-i-have-a-contract-for-review-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">A thorough review of the contracts members receive from clients is one of the many benefits we offer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/membership\/helpdesk-contract-review-service\/\">You can find all details of how this service operates here.<\/a> We ask for up to 10 days from the date we receive the contract to respond, although we are often able to return our responses within a shorter time period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Our responses include comments and suggestions on the contract content and also offer clear, specific wording which members can copy to send to the client in their own replies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Our contract advisors are trained in ethics and the contract advice offered is for members to act on as they feel is appropriate.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Promoting your work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion\">\r\n \r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-id-like-the-aoi-to-share-my-work-how-do-i-do-this-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-id-like-the-aoi-to-share-my-work-how-do-i-do-this-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-id-like-the-aoi-to-share-my-work-how-do-i-do-this-collapse\">\r\n       \tI\u2019d like the AOI to share my work. How do I do this?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-id-like-the-aoi-to-share-my-work-how-do-i-do-this-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-id-like-the-aoi-to-share-my-work-how-do-i-do-this-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">If you are a member and have any new personal or commissioned works you&#8217;d like us to share, then just log in to your account and click on the <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/member-dashboard\/submit-content\/\"><em>Share Your Work<\/em><\/a> button at the top of the page. Fill in the form and don\u2019t forget to include an image, your social handles and a short description about your new project.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">We will tag\/mention your social handle so you\u2019re notified the moment your work is shared online.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"><i style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;\">Important note:<\/i><i style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-size: revert;\"> Please note that we have a very great number of members. As much as we\u2019d like to keep track of what everyone is creating, this is a near impossible task for a <\/i><a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px; font-weight: 400; font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theaoi.com\/about\"><i style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;\">small team<\/i><\/a><i style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-size: revert;\">. It\u2019s therefore important that you contact us via this button and let us know directly about your new project(s), otherwise we won\u2019t be able to proactively share.<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"><i style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-size: revert;\">We reserve the right to not share works which are deemed inappropriate, offensive, or unrelated to illustration.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-i-sent-you-my-new-illustrations-on-your-social-media-why-havent-you-shared-them-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-i-sent-you-my-new-illustrations-on-your-social-media-why-havent-you-shared-them-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-i-sent-you-my-new-illustrations-on-your-social-media-why-havent-you-shared-them-collapse\">\r\n       \tI sent you my new illustration(s) on your social media. Why haven\u2019t you shared them?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-i-sent-you-my-new-illustrations-on-your-social-media-why-havent-you-shared-them-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-i-sent-you-my-new-illustrations-on-your-social-media-why-havent-you-shared-them-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>Please do not notify us of your works by messaging or tagging us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. We get a great number of notifications every day, and it\u2019s very easy for us to miss important messages there.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing your work directly from your AOI account is the best way for us to be notified about our members\u2019 new project(s) directly.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t seen your work shared, <a href=\"mailto:info@theaoi.com\">please get in touch with us.<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-can-you-share-my-new-exhibition-workshop-or-illustration-event-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-can-you-share-my-new-exhibition-workshop-or-illustration-event-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-can-you-share-my-new-exhibition-workshop-or-illustration-event-collapse\">\r\n       \tCan you share my new exhibition, workshop or illustration event?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-can-you-share-my-new-exhibition-workshop-or-illustration-event-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-can-you-share-my-new-exhibition-workshop-or-illustration-event-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Yes. If you have a new event you\u2019d like us to share, please complete the form in the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/member-dashboard\/submit-content\/\">Share your work<\/a><\/em> section and send us all the relevant details.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">We will include your event in our <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/events\">Events page<\/a> as well as our social platforms.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-can-you-promote-my-shop-kickstarter-online-course-or-illustration-retreat-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-can-you-promote-my-shop-kickstarter-online-course-or-illustration-retreat-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-can-you-promote-my-shop-kickstarter-online-course-or-illustration-retreat-collapse\">\r\n       \tCan you promote my shop, kickstarter, online course or illustration retreat?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-can-you-promote-my-shop-kickstarter-online-course-or-illustration-retreat-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-can-you-promote-my-shop-kickstarter-online-course-or-illustration-retreat-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">No, we are not able to share any direct links to shops, crowdfunding platforms, or payment portals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">However, you are welcome to send us related blogposts, articles, or portfolio pages, that link through to your shop, fundraising campaign or course.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-i-have-a-folio-how-does-the-aoi-promote-it-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-i-have-a-folio-how-does-the-aoi-promote-it-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-i-have-a-folio-how-does-the-aoi-promote-it-collapse\">\r\n       \tI have a Folio. How does the AOI promote it?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-i-have-a-folio-how-does-the-aoi-promote-it-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-i-have-a-folio-how-does-the-aoi-promote-it-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>We promote\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theaoi.com\/folios\">Folios<\/a>\u00a0in the following ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sharing periodically on our social platforms.<\/li>\n<li style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: inherit;\">Showcasing on our e-newsletters to our external list of 17K subscribers as well as our 2700+ members.<\/li>\n<li style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: inherit;\">Sending directly to 7K+ UK-based commissioners through curated e-newsletters.<\/li>\n<li style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: inherit;\">Inviting UK commissioners to create Curated Galleries based on a theme or subject.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Folios are curated to ensure there\u2019s a diversity of subjects, styles, contexts and mediums in the work showcased.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a member and recently updated your\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/product-category\/folio\/\">AOI Folio<\/a> with new work, you can share these new works with us directly from your AOI account by clicking on <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/member-dashboard\/submit-content\/\"><em>Share Your Work<\/em><\/a>. We will share on our platforms in the best way possible.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a Pro membership, this also automatically makes you eligible for a free 10-image portfolio with\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directoryofillustration.com\/\">Directory of Illustration<\/a>, broadening your direct online reach to the US market. Directory of Illustration will be in touch with further instructions of how to set up your portfolio within 6 weeks of you joining the AOI.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t receive any communications after this point, please email us at <a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"mailto:info@theaoi.com\">info@theaoi.com.<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-can-the-aoi-get-me-new-commissions-or-work-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-can-the-aoi-get-me-new-commissions-or-work-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-can-the-aoi-get-me-new-commissions-or-work-collapse\">\r\n       \tCan the AOI get me new commissions or work?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-can-the-aoi-get-me-new-commissions-or-work-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-can-the-aoi-get-me-new-commissions-or-work-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>Please note that\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theaoi.com\/about\">the AOI is a non-profit trade association<\/a>\u00a0and not an illustration agency. As such we work to support and showcase our members, but our role is not to generate commissions or new streams of income.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in illustration representation,\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/professional-practice\/what-to-look-for-in-an-agent\/\">our resource may be useful to you<\/a>. You can also speak to our Helpdesk advisors for further guidance.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion\">\r\n \r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-where-can-i-find-all-aoi-events-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-where-can-i-find-all-aoi-events-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-where-can-i-find-all-aoi-events-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhere can I find all AOI Events?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-where-can-i-find-all-aoi-events-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-where-can-i-find-all-aoi-events-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/events\"><span style=\"font-family: Futura LT W01 Book, HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">You can find them all on our Events page. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: Futura LT W01 Book, HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">You will also find other events and exhibitions organised by other great creative organisations, as well as by our own members.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-what-sort-of-events-do-you-organise-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-what-sort-of-events-do-you-organise-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-what-sort-of-events-do-you-organise-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhat sort of events do you organise?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-what-sort-of-events-do-you-organise-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-what-sort-of-events-do-you-organise-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>All sorts! We organise meet ups, talks, webinars, courses, panel discussions, portfolio consultations and much more. These are either physical or online, and sometimes we may partner with other organisations to host an event with them.<\/p>\n<p>Check each event\u2019s details for more information. These tend to be open to all illustrators, and AOI members often receive a discounted rate or free access.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-how-can-i-find-out-directly-about-new-aoi-events-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-how-can-i-find-out-directly-about-new-aoi-events-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-how-can-i-find-out-directly-about-new-aoi-events-collapse\">\r\n       \tHow can I find out directly about new AOI Events?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-how-can-i-find-out-directly-about-new-aoi-events-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-how-can-i-find-out-directly-about-new-aoi-events-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">If you are an AOI member, you will find out all our new events via our fortnightly newsletter (usually sent on Fridays). If you don\u2019t receive this, please get in touch with\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"mailto:marianna@theaoi.com\">marianna@theaoi.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">If you are not a member,\u00a0<a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bSevmn\">you can subscribe to our external newsletter here<\/a> to keep in the loop of new events as well as other AOI initiatives and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-do-you-do-meet-ups-in-my-area-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-do-you-do-meet-ups-in-my-area-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-do-you-do-meet-ups-in-my-area-collapse\">\r\n       \tDo you do meet ups in my area?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-do-you-do-meet-ups-in-my-area-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-do-you-do-meet-ups-in-my-area-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p><a style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 \/ 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #ec008b; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.45s ease-in-out, color 0.45s ease-in-out; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/aoi-meet-ups\">You can see all our current meet-ups, their organisers and where they\u2019re hosted here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>At present most of these meet-ups are UK-based, but they occasionally arrange a few online events and everyone can join them regardless of their location.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-id-love-to-host-meet-ups-in-my-area-how-can-i-do-this-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-id-love-to-host-meet-ups-in-my-area-how-can-i-do-this-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-id-love-to-host-meet-ups-in-my-area-how-can-i-do-this-collapse\">\r\n       \tI&#8217;d love to host meet ups in my area. How can I do this?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-id-love-to-host-meet-ups-in-my-area-how-can-i-do-this-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-id-love-to-host-meet-ups-in-my-area-how-can-i-do-this-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Great!\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"transition: none; outline: 0px; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theaoi.com\/about\/contact-us\">You can find details of how to get in touch here<\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">In most instances we can set up a remote meeting to chat further and give more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-are-aoi-events-recorded-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-are-aoi-events-recorded-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-are-aoi-events-recorded-collapse\">\r\n       \tAre AOI events recorded?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-are-aoi-events-recorded-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-are-aoi-events-recorded-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p>Please check the event\u2019s details as it should have a note on whether a recording will be available for attendees.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">We try as much as possible to provide a follow-up recording of an online event. This is dependant on demand, permissions and the platform where it\u2019s hosted, and are only sent to attendees and ticket buyers.<\/p>\n<p>Some of our free AOI events are also permanently available for Members to catch up in our <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/recordings\">Recordings section.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our physical events or meet-ups are not recorded unless otherwise stated in the event\u2019s details.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consultations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion\">\r\n \r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-where-can-i-book-a-portfolio-or-business-consultation-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-where-can-i-book-a-portfolio-or-business-consultation-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-where-can-i-book-a-portfolio-or-business-consultation-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhere can I book a Portfolio or Business Consultation?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-where-can-i-book-a-portfolio-or-business-consultation-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-where-can-i-book-a-portfolio-or-business-consultation-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">You can book a Consultation from the AOI Shop, by selecting one of the slots available from the corresponding\u00a0<a style=\"transition: none; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/product-category\/consultations\/\">consultation page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"><em>Please note that consultations are reserved for AOI Members. You must be logged in to your active account to access the calendar.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-i-cant-see-more-dates-in-the-calendar-when-will-you-release-more-sessions-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-i-cant-see-more-dates-in-the-calendar-when-will-you-release-more-sessions-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-i-cant-see-more-dates-in-the-calendar-when-will-you-release-more-sessions-collapse\">\r\n       \tI can\u2019t see more dates in the calendar. When will you release more sessions?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-i-cant-see-more-dates-in-the-calendar-when-will-you-release-more-sessions-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-i-cant-see-more-dates-in-the-calendar-when-will-you-release-more-sessions-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">If no available dates are showing, don\u2019t worry, these are normally updated monthly as the dates are limited to a set number of days, each month. These dates are usually listed for 4-6 weeks in advance.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-i-have-a-query-about-my-consultation-who-do-i-contact-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-i-have-a-query-about-my-consultation-who-do-i-contact-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-i-have-a-query-about-my-consultation-who-do-i-contact-collapse\">\r\n       \tI have a query about my consultation. Who do I contact?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-i-have-a-query-about-my-consultation-who-do-i-contact-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-i-have-a-query-about-my-consultation-who-do-i-contact-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">We\u2019re more than happy to help any of our Members who may need a little extra advice on which consultation might work for them. Should you have any queries please email us at\u00a0<a style=\"transition: none; outline: 0px;\" href=\"mailto:membersassistant@theaoi.com\">membersassistant@theaoi.com.<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-does-the-aoi-arrange-more-consultations-with-other-industry-professionals-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-does-the-aoi-arrange-more-consultations-with-other-industry-professionals-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-does-the-aoi-arrange-more-consultations-with-other-industry-professionals-collapse\">\r\n       \tDoes the AOI arrange more consultations with other industry professionals?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-does-the-aoi-arrange-more-consultations-with-other-industry-professionals-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-does-the-aoi-arrange-more-consultations-with-other-industry-professionals-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">From time to time we might arrange consultations with new professionals. This can be part of our usual consultations program or included in a program of events.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Please check both the consultations page and the events page for updates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-why-do-you-charge-for-consultations-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-why-do-you-charge-for-consultations-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-why-do-you-charge-for-consultations-collapse\">\r\n       \tWhy do you charge for consultations?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-why-do-you-charge-for-consultations-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-why-do-you-charge-for-consultations-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">We charge for consultations to pay freelance consultants, ensure attendance and cover administrative costs.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the AOI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion\">\r\n \r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-is-the-aoi-a-union-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-is-the-aoi-a-union-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-is-the-aoi-a-union-collapse\">\r\n       \tIs the AOI a union?      <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"accord-is-the-aoi-a-union-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accord-is-the-aoi-a-union-head\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\r\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n          \t<div class=\"esab__body\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0; padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; background-color: transparent;\">\n<p style=\"line-height: revert; margin: revert; font-family: 'Futura LT W01 Book', HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: Futura LT W01 Book, HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">No, the AOI is a non-profit trade organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n        \t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accord-who-is-behind-the-aoi-head\">\r\n\t\r\n \t\r\n      <button class=\"accordion-button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accord-who-is-behind-the-aoi-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accord-who-is-behind-the-aoi-collapse\">\r\n       \tWho is behind the AOI? 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