Joining the Australian Cartoonists Association

Being a member of the Australian Cartoonists’ Association keeps you connected with other cartoonists and, just as important with what’s going on in artist circles in Australia and beyond. ACA members include Australia’s best cartoonists, caricaturists, illustrators, comic book artists, animators and illustrators who work for newspapers, magazines, and production houses.

Attention is focused on matters such as syndicated cartoons from overseas and issues of copyright, public education and promotion to newspaper and magazine editors and publishers. ACA’s membership stands at over 200 nationwide.

Membership types and benefits

Eligible to	Associate Member	Full Member	Corporate Member
receive Inkspot
receive Year Book
Vote for awards
Submit for awards
Vote at AGM
nominate to Board
list on Members Directory
access Job Board
access to Members forum

Would you like to be a member?

Just email the .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to point you in the right direction.

ACA membership has two categories - Full and Associate. Full Membership is reserved exclusively for cartoonists working professionally in their chosen career. The annual full membership fee is $137.50. There is also a discount for members who hold a Seniors Card.

Associate Membership is perfect for those who love cartoons and would like to learn more. Annual associate membership is $66.

NOTE: There is also a joining fee of $25 for new members.

You can apply by emailing the ACA .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) direct at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). All you have to do is write a bit about yourself, your cartooning experience and attach samples of your work. Jpegs and PDFs are acceptable. Please ensure they are low res and do not exceed 5 megs.