Resources

This section is full of great resources for members and non-members

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This section is full of information to help you better understand your rights as an illustrator. This information is provided as a means of promoting clear communication and respect between illustrators and their clients. This is not intended to take the place of professional legal advice and is to be used as a guideline only. IA takes no responsibility for any loss or damages caused as a result of this advice.

You can kick back and read some fantastic feature articles and Artist Profiles from our Outline Magazine or just peruse some of the other resources. If you are an IA member and have something for us to share, don't be shy, send us an email!

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My membership - How to

All the deets you need to make the most of your membership

Let's Chat with Emma Stuart

In August 2023 Illustrator Australia Members were treated to a very special Let's Chat with Emma Stuart where she openly chatted to Members about her practice with a focus on books she has illustrated, including her recent Book PEEWII and the TREE.

Let's Chat with Rosie Marshall

In December 2023 Illustrator Australia Members were treated to a very special Let's Chat with Rosie Marshall where she openly chatted to Members about her practice with a focus on some recent projects and experiences, including a recent Christmas Stamp Series for Australia Post, a new Book called "Rat" written by Donna Rowe and her Artist in residency at Healseville Sanctuary.

Committee Roles

Illustrators Australia is for the most part run by member volunteers.  It is a community, not a service. We get out of it what we put in. Step up and jump in! This is your organisation. Make it the one you want it to be.

BUSTING ILLUSTRATION MYTHS!

HOW MUCH OF A PHOTOGRAPH CAN I COPY?

Feature Articles and Profiles of Illustrators!

From past editions of IA's Outline Magazine - fantastic articles of feature artists on all sorts of themes and subjects!

IA Outline Magazine editions

IA's quarterly e-magazine for members, full of articles, artist profiles, great info for illustrators.......

IA National Minutes of Meetings

Image Science Printing - A guide to working with Image Science

Image Science is based in North Melbourne, Vic and they offer highly specialised knowledge in Fine Art printing, Scanning, Color Management, Training and many more products and services.

Pricing

These are only rough guides and do not factor in any usage or other requirements of the project. These are meant only as a base rate for you to build your own price from.

Interview with Dean Gorissen with Spanish Design/Pop Colture blog

Nigel Buchanan interview for 3x3 magazine

IA Library Collection

IA has a library collection!

IA’s position on Stock Houses

Many Illustrators Australia members are regularly targeted by Stock Houses offering to on-sell rights to their work.

Illustrators Australia Pricing Discussion - 2010

As part of the “Big Three” Seminar, which took place at NMITFairfield (Victoria) on Saturday March 27 2010, a panel of Illustrators joined in a lively discussion of varying aspects of pricing their work.

Usage of Artwork

Illustrators Australia (IA) provides the following information to promote clear communication and respect between illustrators and their clients.

Sample Agreement Forms/contracts

It is vitally important when starting a new assignment that both parties have an understanding of what is being entered into. Clients and illustrators tend to interpret Standard Industry Practices in quite different ways, which is why fundamentals such as pricing, usage, and what happens if something goes wrong are discussed as early as possible.

Copyright in Australia

A few things to know about copyright.

Alex Alvarez interview - 2010

Alex Alvarez has visited Australia as part of the 2010 agIdeas conference, and Vic IA President Daniel Atkinson has recorded an interview with him.

Mitch Vane presentation - 'In the Know'

An informative presentation given by illustrator Mitch Vane at the Library at Docklands, Melbourne August 2016, Presented by Illustrators Australia.

IA Code of Conduct

IA exists to help promote / foster a network of professional practitioners; over the years we have developed a set of guidelines for best professional practice, which we encourage and expect members to be familiar with.

Illustrators Australia 9X5 Exhibition Terms & Conditions of Entry

Illustrators Australia 9X5 Exhibition Terms & Condition of Entry

Illustrators Australia 9x5 Exhibition Artist Welcome Packs

Grab your artists pack for this years 9x5 Exhibition!

Illustrators Australia 9x5 Exhibition Artists Agreement and Waiver

Illustrators Australia 9x5 Exhibition Artists Agreement and Waiver

Illustrators Australia AGM 2019

We've been busy little Platypi! Check out what we've been up to this past year!