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What is Ang INK? We hold monthly meetings, annual exhibits, field trips, talks, workshops, and other creative activities.
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Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang INK) is the Philippine's first and only organization of illustrators, committed to the creation and appreciation of illustrations for children. Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan is the Philippines’ first and only organization dedicated to the creation and appreciation of children’s illustration. Who can join? Anyone with the talent and passion for creating illustrations fo

r children. No art degree necessary. If I live outside Manila, can I still join? We definitely won’t stop you! But please keep in mind that a very important part of being a member is attending meetings/activities and getting to know other members. If you can commit to that, you are most welcome to apply. How do I apply? We post a call for applications once every year, usually within the first few months. Basically, applicants are asked to submit via email the following requirements:
-portfolio (compilation of 5 sample works)
-accomplished application form
-a set of illustrations based on that year’s recipient of the PBBY Salanga Prize

Please read the detailed instructions accompanying the announcement poster. What is the membership fee for? We use the funds for different organizational expenses like exhibit production, subsidies for websites, promotions, events like art fairs, workshops, talks, and monthly meetings. What are the advantages of being a member?
-You gain access to our network of publishers, authors, and like-minded people from the children’s book and creative industry
-You gain invaluable advice from some of the country’s top illustrators and artists
-You get to be part of our exhibits and other exclusive activities and opportunities
-You are sure to make new friends (and fans!)

Any tips for getting in? Aim to impress. Show us your BEST work, not just the things you think the children’s book industry will approve of. Be original. We want to see work that shows your personality as an artist. Show us how unique and special you are. Do your homework. Research about the org, find out what we do and what we stand for.

22/04/2026

Even the tiny wins count when it comes to saving the world. 🌎 Happy Earth Day! Let’s protect the only home we have. ✨🍃

Illustration by Arvi Delos Reyes

21/04/2026

Read our latest blog posts and discover our members' work by visiting their portfolios on the Ang INK website.

Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan - Ang INK at Tumba Tumba

20/04/2026

To our 20 new members, congratulations! Welcome to INK! ✏️✒️

Kindly check your emails. If you are on the list and have yet to receive an email, please send us a direct message! 💌

Thank you to the rest of the talented illustrators who submitted their entries as well. We currently can not accept too many members, but you are always free to try when we open applications again! 🩵

17/04/2026

What an incredible day of art and conversation! ✍️✨
We spent our afternoon talking about illustration at with the amazing Ivan Reverente, Jamie Bauza, and Liza Flores! 🎨

Huge thanks to the Mt. Cloud team for hosting us and to everyone who came out for the talk and book signing! 📚❤️

We wrapped up the evening at for some delicious food and a walkthrough of Kora Dandan’s beautiful exhibit. Good food, better company, and a whole lot of inspiration. 🥂🎨

09/04/2026

Isang pag-alala sa mga matatapang na Pilipinong hindi sumuko sa gitna ng laban. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! 🇵🇭✊🏽

illustration by Eli Estella Eli Estella

05/04/2026

We’re heading to for Stories about Stories an afternoon of insights into the world of illustration. Stick around for a book signing and creative hangout with Inkies and friends! ✨

🗓️ April 10 | Friday | 4:00 to 6:00 pm

📍 Mt. Cloud Bookshop, Baguio City

See you there! 👋🎨

02/04/2026

Happy International Children’s Book Day! 📚✨

Today, April 2nd, we celebrate the magic of stories and the joy of reading. This date also honors the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen, the legendary author of classics like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling. 🦢🧜‍♀️

Illustration by Juno Abreu

01/04/2026

Every great story begins with a single spark. ✨ As we open National Literature Month, let’s celebrate the books that made us dream as children and the stories that continue to inspire us today. 📚

What story first sparked your imagination?

Illustration by Ce Manalang

23/03/2026

5 days left to go to apply ✍️🏃

Please read our additional FAQs about the application.

⏰Deadline of applications: March 28, 2026 (Saturday) 11:59PM.
📬All applicants will be notified of the results by April 18, 2026.

Application form: bit.ly/INK2026app
Link to the story: bit.ly/alcala2026

We’re excited to see all of your works artworks 🫶

🎨Art by Angela Taguiang-Revente

17/03/2026

Finished mural by Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan and Project Barako at the Tumba-Tumba Children's Museum of Philippine Art in Ibaan, Batangas.

Thank you, CANVAS - Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development! .art

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KaLIKHAsan

Illustrated by Leo Kempis Ang and painted by members of Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang INK) and Project Barako, an art collective based in Ibaan– the mural presents a vibrant scene of people, plants, animals, and stories existing side by side. Its title combines the Filipino words kalikasan (nature) and likha (to create), reflecting how imagination and the natural world are deeply connected. The composition also weaves together the ideas of asan (presence or responsibility), and asa (hope).

This mural was made possible in part by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

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http://ang-ink.org/

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