The Association of Illustrators (AOI) is a British

trade association A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. An industry trade association partic ...

for

illustration An illustration is a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in print and digital published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video ...

, to advance and protect illustrators' rights. It was established in the

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in 1973. The AOI promotes and encourages commercial and ethical standards within the industry, to improve the standing of illustration as a profession. It actively campaigns to maintain and protect the rights of its members, through the Pro-Action Campaign and Liaison Group, the British Copyright Council, the Creators Rights Alliance and the

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. With over 1,800 members, including freelance illustrators, agents, students, colleges and commissioners, the AOI provides support, advice and education to members of the industry worldwide, at every stage of their career. Notable illustrators among its patrons include

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, Sir

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, Shirley Hughes and

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History

* 1976 - Launch of AOI’s annual exhibition of British illustration, and its linked publication ''Images'' * 1989 - Publication of ''Rights'' by AOI, to help illustrators with legal issues such as contracts and copyright * 2002 - Launch o
www.theaoi.com
as a general resource for both commissioners and illustrators.

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* {{Authority control 1973 establishments in the United Kingdom Arts organisations based in the United Kingdom Professional associations based in the United Kingdom Organisations based in the City of Westminster Trade unions in the United Kingdom

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