Est. 1992 · London
The professional rendezvousfor the champions of illustrators
The UK's professional body for illustration agencies - setting standards, sharing expertise, and representing the industry since 1992.
Member agencies
A collective standard, held by 24 UK illustration agencies.
Showing 10 of 24 member agencies
Why membership matters
Join a community of agencies raising professional standards, supporting illustrators, and shaping the future of the industry.
Find out about joiningSupporting best practice
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.
Find out moreNurturing new talent
Through portfolio reviews, mentoring, and awards, the SAA supports new illustration talent.
Find out howFrom the membership
All articlesDesign Projects
Danny Allison for Jersey Stamps
Danny Allison illustrates a stamp series tracing the links between Jersey and the United States.
Illustration Ltd
Helen Brady: Pocket Potter series
We talk to Helen Brady about landing and executing her first big project in children’s publishing – illustrations for three Pocket Potter books by JK Rowling. Words by Garrick Webster In…
Debut Art
Lisa Sheehan – Which? Magazine front cover
Lisa was asked by Which? to create a cover illustration regarding an Omega 3 survey of tinned fish.
For illustrators
Is your agent an SAA member?
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.
Join the SAA
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









