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.
Open Call 2027
The year 2027 will be the 25th year of operation of the Finnish Illustration Association. Apply now to be part of the anniversary exhibition program!
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 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.
