The Association of Animal Artists is an organisation filled with members who are passionate about creating art and supporting animals. We are constantly looking for ways to provide new opportunities which benefit our members creative practices, personal growth, and business skills. As a member you currently have access to the following:
Exhibition Opportunities – Two in person exhibitions in the UK per year, and we are hoping to offer online exhibition opportunities in the near future.
Award Opportunities – Lot’s of award opportunities each year, with the International Artist Award, AAA Artist of the Year Award and our Online Exhibition Awards. Our Autumn Exhibition also doubles as our annual art competition, with 9 seperate awards available: Best In Show, Pollyanna Pickering Award, John Hanley Award, Chairperson’s Award and five category awards (Into the Wild, Into the Air, Into the Blue, Into the Home and the Charity Category for that year). These are selected by guest judges, who have a vast experience of the art world.
Sponsored Prizes - The awards are donated by our sponsors, which for 2026 include: Derwent, Stabilo, The Station, Bromleys Art Supplies, Jacksons Art, Caran D’Ache, Rosemary & Co Brushes, Hoo Zoo, RT Reference Photos, ACF Canvases, Meeden, Wildlife Reference Photos, The Deep, St Cuthberts Mill, Artwork Archive, Telford Reprographics, Wildwood Trust, Pollyanna Pickering Foundation and the family of the late John Hanley.
Social Media Promotion – we regularly share members work with our public facing social media pages (Facebook and Instagram) providing links to your social media and websites.
Supportive Members Only Facebook Group - where we can share ideas, work and ask advice from other members.
Monthly Newsletter – here we promote our members wins, exhibitions, workshops and spotlight members to our public subscribers.
Weekly Open Studio – these weekly studio sessions are over zoom and are a great place to work in the company of other artists no matter where in the world you are! You can chat or simply work in your studio surrounded by like minded artists – it’s a great place to ask art questions as the breadth of knowledge as fabulous!
Member Socials – we try to organise at least one event per year where members can meet in person and get to know one another. In the past we have organised reference gathering days, workshops, demonstrations, and social meals.
Member Discounts - have access to a range of art supply discounts, from all of your printing needs, to framing your work!
Member Business Seminars - we host monthly seminars via Zoom with guest artists and industry experts, covering a range of topics useful for art businesses. These are also pre-recorded and available to watch back at any time. Seminars include subjects such as: Staying Safe Online, Pricing Your Art, Motivation and Mindset, Organising Workshops, Following GPSR, Taking Reference Photos, Social Media & LinkedIn Advice, Introduction to Giclee Printing and more. We’ve had guest talks from artists such as Emma Colbert, Lisa Ann Watkins (Animal Art by LAW), Jason Morgan, Stella Mays and more.
Promotion on the Association of Animal Artists website – as part of our member directory you can improve your websites SEO and make it easier for customers to find you with a full Member Biography page.
Raise money for animal charities - as a member you not only get to have a say in who we support each year, but also help the charity through our annual postcard art auctions – another great way to promote your work!