We Love Illustration.
The Finnish Illustration Association promotes illustration in various fields and supports illustrators in their profession. Our organization’s close-knit professional community includes over 800 members.
Hanna-Katri Eskelinen
27.3.2026 – 26.4.2026
Hanna-Katri Eskelinen’s exhibition Sarastus (The Dawn) takes the visitor to an alternative, sustainable future. It leads to a fictional Helsinki in 2031, where people seek safety in community. At the same time, the exhibition asks: how to foster peace in politically turbulent times? Welcome to the exhibition opening on March 26th from 5-7 pm. Live music will be performed by Lempi Elo.
An inspiring reading package
Kuvittaja magazine highlights the most interesting illustrators and phenomenas from Finland and abroad. Read here the latest articles.
Call for Competition: Mikkeli’s 14th Illustration Triennial
In 2026, the Mikkeli Art Museum, Grafia ry and Kuvittajat ry are organizing the Mikkeli’s 14th Illustration Triennial. The exhibition will showcase illustrations published in Finland after 1.1.2023 in the widest possible range. Participate in the competition – 12.1.-1.2.2026!
The Finnish Illustration Today 2025 -report is out
The illustration business is in a weaker economic period for the second year running and expectations also for the current year are low.. Growth is now sought abroad and as many as 65% of illustrators report working internationally.
Free Contract Models
Our renewed contract models for Illustration Commissions and Illustration Licensing are an easy way to a successful Illustration Commission.
