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. It is not intended to take the place of professional legal advice and is to be used as a guideline only. Illustrators Australia takes no responsibility for any loss or damages caused as a result of this advice.
You can read some fantastic feature articles and artist profiles from our Outline Magazine, or peruse some of the other resources. If you are a member and have something to share, send us an email! Note: Illustrators Australia decided to drop the abbreviation IA in 2025 due to confusion with AI. We have updated our branding and content to reflect this, but the abbreviation may still appear in archived materials.Nigel Buchanan interview for 3×3 magazine
Christopher Nielsen has interviewed Nigel Buchanan for the current issue of US illustration magazine 3×3 . For more details visit http://picturepig.blogspot.com/
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 9×5 Exhibition Artist Welcome Packs
Grab your artists pack for this years 9x5 Exhibition!
Illustrators Australia 9×5 Exhibition Artists Agreement and Waiver
Illustrators Australia 9x5 Exhibition Artists Agreement and Waiver