Join Illustrators Australia

A Professional Platform for your Illustration Portfolio. Resources, Career Growth, Connections, Community, Events and Discounts.

Member Benefits

Showcase your portfolio and profile on our website
Peer support via members-only Facebook page
Keep updated on industry news via our newsletters and social media, Facebook, and Instagram
Access to member-only resources, including copyright, pricing and client relationship guidelines (contracts).
Contribute and learn new skills by joining our committee or volunteering
Discounts on goods and services from industry partners and sponsors
Join in social and online events such as drawing sessions and illustrator talks
Participate in Illustrators Australia events and opportunities
Connect with other illustrators, industry contacts and build community
Become part of the leading illustrator organisation in Australia
Contribute, advocate and create through involvement in the organisation and committee.

Member Discounts

Members enjoy discounts from the highly recommended sponsors, suppliers and supporters.

Memberships Levels

Student Member

$80.00

Every year

For current tertiary students (ID required) keen to start their career, to learn more about illustration, the industry and connect with community.

✓ Up to 6 images in your online Portfolio and Profile

✓ Access to Member Resources & Discounts

✓ Voting rights at our AGM

✓ Discounts on goods and services from Industry Partners

✓ Access to Members Only Facebook Group

Establishing Member

$150.00

Every year

For Illustrators in the stages of developing a professional business practice looking to showcase their work, access resources and industry knowledge.

✓ Up to 12 Images in your online Portfolio and Profile

✓ Access to Member Resource, Discounts & Members Facebook page

✓ Voting rights at our AGM

✓ Feature on our Social Media and Newsletter

✓ Discounts on goods and services from Industry Partners

Professional Membership

$220.00

Every year

Open to professional and published illustrators across all mediums, styles and types. To maintain the highest standards of work and business ethics, all professional-level applications are peer-reviewed.

✓ Up to 24 images in online Portfolio and Profile

✓ Access to Member Resources, Discounts & Facebook Group

✓ Voting Rights at AGM

✓ Discounts on goods and services from Industry Partners

✓ 'Spotlight' on Home Page & Feature in Newsletter and Socials

Become a Member

Choose your Membership type
Read the T&Cs and Model Rules
Fill in the Application Form
Add your Artwork Images, Profile Bio, Tags and Links

Allow 1-2 weeks for us to Approve Membership and Make Payment, and watch your portfolio go live!

See your work featured in our newsletter, socials and website.
Watch your beautiful Profile attract client enquiries, and enjoy connecting with our community!

Renew your Membership:
To renew your Membership after it’s lapsed please use this form (we kept a copy of your old portfolio page, don’t worry) Welcome back!

Update your Portfolio of Profile:
To update your existing portfolio please use this same application form below or email us directly.

If you have any questions email [email protected]

Membership Applications

Affiliate Member

$150.00

Every year

For professionals who are already members of similar creative bodies, organisations, associations or agencies or industry representatives such as the ASA, AGDA or Cartoonist Association. Proof required, please enquire if unsure.

✓ Up to 12 images in online Portfolio Profile

✓ Access to Member Resources & Discounts

✓ Voting Rights at our AGM

✓ Access to Members Only Facebook Group

✓ Discounts on goods and services from Industry Partners

Organisational Membership*

$330.00

Every year

Organisations, agencies, associations, publishers, festival producers and educational bodies — seeking an industry partnerships — for greater mutual benefit and industry advocacy. One chosen representative may join on behalf of your organisation. *Please note: Organisational Members are 'Associate Members' have no voting rights. No Portfolio or Profile but listed on our website.

✓ Access to our Members Only Facebook Group

✓ Inclusion in our Monthly Newsletter & Website

✓ Access to our Resources

✓ No Portfolio or Voting Rights

✓ Create a Network of Arts Organisations with us!

JOIN NOW!

*Membership Criteria and Processing

In the application form, select the membership level you wish to apply for.
Once we receive and process your application, we will contact you to arrange payment. Then we build your Portfolio page and feature you as a New Member!

Membership Criteria:

Open to Australian, Aotearoa/New Zealand or Australasian Region
citizens or residents (or those who have an ongoing connection to Australia).
All applications must be from genuine illustrators, designers or creatives.
Student, Affiliate and Organisational Members must prove their status.
Professionals are peer-assessed to meet professional and ethical standards.
You must agree to our T&Cs and Code of Conduct when applying.

Membership Processing:

Currently, all memberships are reviewed and approved by the committee.
Usually, membership applications are approved within a few days or 1-2 weeks.
(Occasionally longer, during the holiday period, for example, please allow up to 30 days).
We will endeavour to inform you of your
success as soon as possible.

Before you apply, please read our membership
Terms and Conditions here

Read and familiarise yourself with our
Rules of the Organisation/Constitution here