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.
Janne Iivonen
8.5.2026 – 7.6.2026
Janne Iivonen is a Finnish-born professional illustrator known for his ligne claire drawing style, who lives and works in Brighton, England. Focusing on character-driven illustration, Iivonen’s design lan- guage is purposeful and clear, and the illustrations have a positive vibe. Welcome to the exhibition opening on Thursday, May 7th from 5-7pm.
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.
