The World Illustration Awards from The Association of Illustrators with Valuable Prizes

The Association of Illustrators is inviting all artists to take part in The World Illustration Awards 2023 to showcase the great work being made by illustrators all over the world.

This year we will be celebrating great illustration from across the globe, with an emphasis on supporting and connecting illustrators with each other and the industry.

Overall Prizes include:

1. WIA2022 Overall Professional Winner, selected from the Category Winners will receive a coveted WIA Trophy.
2. They will win a generous cash prize of £2,000.
3. They will also receive a two-page marketing package in the Directory of Illustration, valued at $4,330 US Dollars, including a 100-image professional portfolio on directoryofillustration.com
4. One of the ten New Talent Category Winners will be named as the WIA2022 Overall New Talent Winner.
5. They will win a generous cash prize £1,000, and a copy of the Directory of Illustration.

1. Illustrators (including duos and collectives), commissioners, agents and tutors are invited to submit illustration created since 1 January 2022 into the World Illustration Awards 2023.
2. There is no limit to the medium or format of the illustrations that you can enter, but you do need to select one of the 10 categories for each of your entries.
3. You can enter as many projects as you like!
4. The competition is open to illustrators over 18 years old.
5. Current students and recent graduates are welcome to enter, as well as those without formal training.
6. More info on Terms and Conditions.

Categories:

• Advertising
• Book Covers
• Children's Publishing
• Commercial Publishing
• Alternative Publishing
• Design, Product & Packaging
• Editorial
• Exploration
• Science & Technology
• Site Specific

Entry Fees

Entry fees can be paid in three currencies: GB Pounds (£), US Dollars ($) and Euros (€). Any other currency will be converted by your card issuer at point of payment.

The entry fees are: £29 (GBP) per Single Entry // £49 (GBP) per Multiple Entry (incl VAT)

Please note that VAT rules apply depending on where the entrant is based and may affect the final fee you are paying.

Judging criteria:

• Every entry is reviewed by an independent judge, who will use the following criteria to look for great illustration that is:
• Technically excellent
• Communicates its Idea or message brilliantly
• Explores illustration as an artform 

About:

The Association of Illustrators (AOI) is the professional body for illustration in the UK, and was established in 1973. The AOI champions illustrators and the illustration industry with education, promotion and campaigning to achieve a thriving industry for all parts. Memberships for the association are available for illustrators, agents, and colleges with discounts available for students and represented artists.

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