Five illustration agencies currently open to submissions from new artists are featured below. Agencies like these place illustrators’ work directly with publishers, brands, and licensors, and handle contracts, quotes, and client matching on the artist’s behalf. All five accept work on a rolling basis with no submission fees.
Please verify all submission details directly on each agency’s website before reaching out, as requirements and contact information can change.
Geographic restrictions:
Agency 1 (UK, with a US office) does not state restrictions on its submissions page; its roster includes at least one confirmed illustrator based in Italy
Agency 2 (US) does not state restrictions; roster check suggests US only
Agency 3 (UK) does not state restrictions; the agency describes itself as a global agency representing creatives from around the world
Agency 4 (UK) does not state restrictions; roster check suggests UK only
Agency 5 (UK) does not state restrictions; the agency describes itself as UK based and its listed illustrators are UK based
London, UK (also New York, US)
We love seeing new work, and we’d love to see yours.
Art Form(s): Illustration and animation across publishing, design and advertising, greetings and gift, film and TV, and licensing.
Submission Method: Upload a PDF with a minimum of 10 samples and a link to your website or social media. No postal submissions. Author illustrators submitting picture books should send the full text plus art samples; middle grade submissions should include a synopsis, three chapters, and art samples.
About the Agency: Founded in 2003 in London, the agency has grown into a global illustration and literary agency with a New York office, representing authors, illustrators, and animators across children’s publishing, design, advertising, and licensing.
Payment Model: Not publicly specified.
Geographic Restrictions: Not stated on the submissions page. The agency’s roster includes at least one confirmed international illustrator, based in Italy.
Important Notes:
Response may take up to two months due to submission volume
No postal submissions accepted
No submission fees
Artist Submission Info: https://thebrightagency.com/us/submissions/new
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_bright_agency/
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