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	Full Member	Associate Member	Corporate Member	Legacy Member
receive Inkspot	✅	✅	✅	✅
receive email updates	✅	✅	✅	✅
State functions (where possible)	✅	✅	✅	✅
member rates for Stanley Awards	✅	✅	✅	✅
access to Members forum	✅	✅	❌	❌
receive Year Book	✅	❌	✅	❌
listed in Members Directory	✅	❌	❌	❌
listed in Member Portfolios	✅	❌	❌	❌
submit for Awards	✅	❌	❌	❌
vote for Awards	✅	❌	❌	❌
vote at AGM	✅	❌	❌	❌
nominate to the Board	✅	❌	❌	❌

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Would you like to be a member?

Just email the Membership Secretary to point you in the right direction.

The ACA has several categories of membership:

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 full 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.
Legacy Membership is reserved for families and friends of cartoonists who have passed on and who would like to continue their contact with the ACA. Legacy membership is $33.

NOTE: There is also a joining fee of $27.50 for new members. All fees mentioned include GST.

Applying for Membership

To apply for a Full Membership, 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).

Associate Membership is open to all, and doesn’t require any bio or sample works.

For Corporate Memberhip or Legacy Membership, please contact the Membership Secretary direct at membership@cartoonists.org.au.

In all cases, you can apply by emailing the ACA Membership Secretary direct at membership@cartoonists.org.au.

Australian Cartoonists Association Inc.
PO Box 5178
South Turramurra NSW 2074

ABN 19 140 290 841