News Review: Illustration spotlight

The Association of Illustrators (AOI) is hosting “a friendly, honest conversation” about working with disabled illustrators next month.

Aimed at both commissioners and illustrators, the event takes place on 6th October from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. It is free and hosted online via the AOI website. It will celebrate the launch of a new resource called “Working with Disabled Illustrators” and will feature illustrator Megan Rhiannon (pictured), Hayley Wall and agent James Catchpole in conversation with Jhinuk Sarkar.

The AOI explained: “We will consider why disability in illustration has so little visibility, and how this is changing. As well as practical considerations such as accommodations that can be made when commissioning disabled illustrators, we will look at how the recognition of a disability can influence illustrators’ commissions. With practical examples and a spotlight on creative projects, this friendly, honest conversation is an important event for commissioners and illustrators alike.”