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The UK's professional body for illustration agencies - setting standards, sharing expertise, and representing the industry since 1992.
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Join a community of agencies raising professional standards, supporting illustrators, and shaping the future of the industry.
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We promote professional best practice through shared resources and trading guidelines built across the membership.
How we support best practiceCampaigning
We campaign on the issues that shape the industry: illustrators' rights, fee erosion, and fair contracts.
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Through portfolio reviews, mentoring, and awards, the SAA supports new illustration talent.
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All articlesDebut Art · Advertising Campaigns
Peter Strain – Doctor Who ‘The Satan Pit’ Cinema Poster
Peter Strain was commissioned by the BBC to create the cinema poster for the release of Doctor Who 'The Satan Pit'. It marks the 20th anniversary of the episode's first airing and…
Debut Art · Advertising Campaigns
The Red Dress – Palin in the Philippines
Fresh new artwork from The Red Dress for Michael Palin's latest adventure, a documentary series for Channel 5 taking him across the Philippines. Inspired by vintage 1950s travel posters, the piece continues…
Illustration Ltd · Design Projects
May van Millingen – Yorkshire Tea
May van Millingen brings her hand-painted illustrations to a new range of Yorkshire Tea fruit and herbal infusions. Each blend has its own packaging design, featuring illustrated ingredients, from chamomile flowers and…
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SAA member agencies commit to professional trading standards that protect illustrators as much as clients. If your agent isn't a member, it's worth asking why.
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Membership of the Society of Artists' Agents connects your agency to the UK's leading illustration agencies, specialist resources, and a collective voice helping shape the future of the industry.
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Membership includes
- Meet professionally and socially with leading UK illustration agencies
- Specialist SAA client contract and artist agreement templates, recognised and supported by the AOI
- Campaigns, best-practice resources, and industry guidance
- Monthly member newsletter and opportunities to showcase agency news
- A hand in shaping industry standards and SAA initiatives
- Invitations to exhibitions, events, and member gatherings
- Discounted AOI membership