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.
Mikkeli’s 14th Illustration Triennial
77 works from 47 illustrators have been selected for the exhibition of the 14th Mikkeli Illustration Triennial. The Illustration Triennial awards will be announced at the exhibition’s opening ceremony on 12 June 2026. The exhibition will be on display at the Mikkeli Art Museum from 13 June to 13 September 2026. The Illustration Triennial is organized in collaboration with the Mikkeli Art Museum, Grafia ry and Kuvittajat ry.
Armi Teva – Illustrator of the Year 2026
The Illustrator of the Year award, which is worth €10,000 and awarded annually by the Finnish Illustration Association, has been given to Helsinki-based Armi Teva, known for her ceramic “Faces” reliefs.
Kuvittaja: An Inspiring Reading Package
Kuvittaja Illustration Magazine highlights the most interesting illustrators and phenomenas from Finland and abroad. Read here the latest articles.
The Finnish Illustration Today -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.
