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.

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Member agencies

A collective standard, held by 24 UK illustration agencies.

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Why membership matters

Join a community of agencies raising professional standards, supporting illustrators, and shaping the future of the industry.

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Supporting best practice

We promote professional best practice through shared resources and trading guidelines built across the membership.

How we support best practice

Campaigning

We campaign on the issues that shape the industry: illustrators' rights, fee erosion, and fair contracts.

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Nurturing new talent

Through portfolio reviews, mentoring, and awards, the SAA supports new illustration talent.

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Design Projects

Danny Allison for Jersey Stamps

Danny Allison illustrates a stamp series tracing the links between Jersey and the United States.

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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.

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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