ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATION PROFESSION

The Association of Illustrators would like to invite you to attend the Survive conference on 12th March 2008 from 11.00am-5.30pm (registration from 10.30am), Cope Auditorium, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU

This event is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a profitable career in illustration to gain valuable advice and guidancefrom leading industry expertson how to start and maintain a professional career as an illustrator.

Topics & speakers:

Life as an illustrator
Jasper Goodall

The role of an agent
Greg Burne, Big Active
 
The Role of a Commissioner
Gina Cross, Creative Manager, The Guardian
 
Knowing your rights and being mindful of the rights of others
Brooke Whitaker, Intellectual Property Lawyer, Bird and Bird  

Business planning and self-employment
Alison Branagan, Creative Consultant for the visual arts & creative industries

Portfolio Presentation
Stephanie Alexander,Agent, The Artworks

Tickets (inc vat): £40 non-members. Concessions: £30 AOI members and students, £25 AOI College member students (bookings by lecturer), 10% discount on group bookings of 6 or more places.

For more information please visit www.theaoi.com or contact Beth Kingon 0207 324 7222 or events@theaoi.com