Tell the world! The
Big Draw events database goes live to press and public
on 20 July. Please check your copy and ensure all
your event details have been added to entice participants. We
can’t respond to press enquiries without your facts. Attract a crowd by
downloading free marketing materials from the publicity section of our
website: logos, posters and stickers. Don’t panic if you haven’t registered yet;
we accept submissions up to 31 Oct. Choose a theme!
Still searching for ideas for your Big Draw event? Explore
our 10th birthday themes: Colour in the Big Draw; Powers
of Ten; Drawin’ Darwin; Look to the future: work together
to combat climate change; A Day in the Life of...
If none of these inspire, just invent your own. Win up
to £1000! Simply document your Big Draw event to apply for
one of 12 general category Drawing Inspiration Awards. The three
special awards are: the NADFAS Award for the best event in
a gallery, museum or historic site to engage young people
creatively with its collection; the Arts Award Prize for an
outstanding project led and delivered by young people; and the Society of
Architectural Illustration Award for the best event to promote direct illustration of
the built environment. Get Power Drawing! Visit our website for the exciting
autumn Power Drawing programme. Highlights include seminars in Southwark, Westminster,
Scunthorpe and Plymouth and Drawing for Learning, Engagement and Enjoyment,
the landmark international conference in London, 7-11 Oct. Discounted art materials! Take confirmation
of registration to sponsor Daler-Rowney suppliers for generous discounts; in Glasgow go to
Millers Art Shop (or order on-line) and in London visit any
Cass Art shop. We’re counting on you to make the
10th Big Draw the most successful to-date! |