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We are SO excited to announce the theme for The Big Draw Festival 2026: #MakeaMark 🎉✍️💗

This theme celebrates drawing as a form of playful inquiry, reflection and expression. ‘Make a Mark’ offers space for experimentation and creative freedom, inviting everyone to see drawing as a process that helps us question, record and engage with the world around us!

And how great is this logo?! It was a pleasure working with artist and illustrator @itsjoeyyu who has brought this year’s theme to life 🫶🏼

Subscription fees start at just £12 (inc VAT) for individuals and freelancers, with the fee waived for non-fee paying schools for the second year in a row 🙌 if you’re looking to reach new audiences, inspire your local community, or simply celebrate the joy of drawing, The Big Draw Festival is your chance!

Comment ‘sign up’ below and we’ll send you the link to find out more and register 💬

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

That’s a wrap on this year’s Ruskin Prize exhibition and events programme! ☄️

Throughout February we welcomed thousands of visitors to our exhibition alongside our in person and online events. We had so many thoughtful conversations with visitors of all ages, and it was such a joy to see people from far and wide engaging so deeply with the works on display. If you visited the exhibition, or joined us for any of our online or in person events, comment below and let us know how you found it! 💬⬇️💙

A huge thank you and special shout out to:
⭐️ our supporters and prize sponsors @trinitybuoywharf Trust, @adfoundation, @ruskinmilltrust, @chelseaartsclubtrust, and @ruskintoday
⭐️ our fantastic panel of judges: Victoria Pomery OBE, @nshasore, @maryevansartist, @julianwildsculpture, and Nichola Johnson OBE FSA
⭐️ our shortlisted artists
⭐️ and finally, everyone who came through the doors (or joined us virtually) and made this year’s exhibition so special!

We can’t wait for next year! 💗

#ruskinprize

“I can’t draw”. 🫠

Why is it that so many of us believe we can’t draw? And when does our relationship with drawing go from curiosity and carefree exploration, to doubt and self-criticism?

Let this be your reminder that drawing is more about the process than the outcome.And drawing is for EVERYONE 🗣️ now go and make some marks! ✍️

Drink and Draw at Roof East is back 😎 comment ‘DRAW’ to book your ticket for just £6!

Join us for a lively, feel-good drawing session at Stratford’s favourite rooftop bar 💖 we’ll provide all materials, so you can simply arrive and get stuck in! The session will take place under a covered marquee, meaning you can enjoy the experience whatever the weather, with a fully stocked bar just steps away offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.

🗓️ Tuesday 19th May
⏰ 6:30-8:30pm
📍 Roof East, London
🎟️ £6 per ticket - comment ‘DRAW’ to book!

This is a relaxed, inclusive session designed for all abilities. Come solo or with friends, and enjoy a welcoming space to create, unwind, and try something new!

If you have any access requirements or questions ahead of the session, feel free to get in touch, we’re always happy to help 🫶🏼

It has never been easier to enter the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize

Comment ‘TBW’ and we’ll send you the link

This year, the first round of submissions is totally digital!

Enter today, and you’ll be in for the chance to:
✨ Feature in a touring exhibition
✨ Win from £18,000 in prizes
✨ And show your work to a global audience

Comment ‘TBW’ to apply now

#OpenCall #CallforEntries #ArtOpps

Want to run a Big Draw event, but not sure where to start? Comment ‘LINK’ to join our free upcoming Insider Q&A’s 🧡

We have three fun, informal and free online sessions coming up where you’ll meet The Big Draw Team, hear from past organisers with some top tips, and find out everything you need to know about taking part in the world’s biggest drawing festival! 🌎

The first session focuses on running events in education settings, the second explores delivering events across a range of different contexts, and the third will focus on organising award-winning events 👀

Make sure to bring your questions - we’ll wrap up with a live Q&A! These sessions are ideal for anyone interested in engaging their students or audiences in creativity, boosting their community engagement, finding unique ways to connect visitors with their collection, and being part of a worldwide celebration of drawing.

🗓️ Education Q&A: Thursday 4th June, 4-4:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ General Q&A: Friday 5th June, 1-1:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ Award-winning Events: Tuesday 30th June, 12-12:45pm (GMT)
📍 Online (book via the link in bio!)
🎟️ Free!

Want to run a Big Draw event, but not sure where to start? Comment ‘LINK’ to join our free upcoming Insider Q&A’s 🧡

We have three fun, informal and free online sessions coming up where you’ll meet The Big Draw Team, hear from past organisers with some top tips, and find out everything you need to know about taking part in the world’s biggest drawing festival! 🌎

The first session focuses on running events in education settings, the second explores delivering events across a range of different contexts, and the third will focus on organising award-winning events 👀

Make sure to bring your questions - we’ll wrap up with a live Q&A! These sessions are ideal for anyone interested in engaging their students or audiences in creativity, boosting their community engagement, finding unique ways to connect visitors with their collection, and being part of a worldwide celebration of drawing.

🗓️ Education Q&A: Thursday 4th June, 4-4:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ General Q&A: Friday 5th June, 1-1:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ Award-winning Events: Tuesday 30th June, 12-12:45pm (GMT)
📍 Online (book via the link in bio!)
🎟️ Free!

Want to run a Big Draw event, but not sure where to start? Comment ‘LINK’ to join our free upcoming Insider Q&A’s 🧡

We have three fun, informal and free online sessions coming up where you’ll meet The Big Draw Team, hear from past organisers with some top tips, and find out everything you need to know about taking part in the world’s biggest drawing festival! 🌎

The first session focuses on running events in education settings, the second explores delivering events across a range of different contexts, and the third will focus on organising award-winning events 👀

Make sure to bring your questions - we’ll wrap up with a live Q&A! These sessions are ideal for anyone interested in engaging their students or audiences in creativity, boosting their community engagement, finding unique ways to connect visitors with their collection, and being part of a worldwide celebration of drawing.

🗓️ Education Q&A: Thursday 4th June, 4-4:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ General Q&A: Friday 5th June, 1-1:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ Award-winning Events: Tuesday 30th June, 12-12:45pm (GMT)
📍 Online (book via the link in bio!)
🎟️ Free!

Want to run a Big Draw event, but not sure where to start? Comment ‘LINK’ to join our free upcoming Insider Q&A’s 🧡

We have three fun, informal and free online sessions coming up where you’ll meet The Big Draw Team, hear from past organisers with some top tips, and find out everything you need to know about taking part in the world’s biggest drawing festival! 🌎

The first session focuses on running events in education settings, the second explores delivering events across a range of different contexts, and the third will focus on organising award-winning events 👀

Make sure to bring your questions - we’ll wrap up with a live Q&A! These sessions are ideal for anyone interested in engaging their students or audiences in creativity, boosting their community engagement, finding unique ways to connect visitors with their collection, and being part of a worldwide celebration of drawing.

🗓️ Education Q&A: Thursday 4th June, 4-4:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ General Q&A: Friday 5th June, 1-1:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ Award-winning Events: Tuesday 30th June, 12-12:45pm (GMT)
📍 Online (book via the link in bio!)
🎟️ Free!

Want to run a Big Draw event, but not sure where to start? Comment ‘LINK’ to join our free upcoming Insider Q&A’s 🧡

We have three fun, informal and free online sessions coming up where you’ll meet The Big Draw Team, hear from past organisers with some top tips, and find out everything you need to know about taking part in the world’s biggest drawing festival! 🌎

The first session focuses on running events in education settings, the second explores delivering events across a range of different contexts, and the third will focus on organising award-winning events 👀

Make sure to bring your questions - we’ll wrap up with a live Q&A! These sessions are ideal for anyone interested in engaging their students or audiences in creativity, boosting their community engagement, finding unique ways to connect visitors with their collection, and being part of a worldwide celebration of drawing.

🗓️ Education Q&A: Thursday 4th June, 4-4:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ General Q&A: Friday 5th June, 1-1:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ Award-winning Events: Tuesday 30th June, 12-12:45pm (GMT)
📍 Online (book via the link in bio!)
🎟️ Free!

Want to run a Big Draw event, but not sure where to start? Comment ‘LINK’ to join our free upcoming Insider Q&A’s 🧡

We have three fun, informal and free online sessions coming up where you’ll meet The Big Draw Team, hear from past organisers with some top tips, and find out everything you need to know about taking part in the world’s biggest drawing festival! 🌎

The first session focuses on running events in education settings, the second explores delivering events across a range of different contexts, and the third will focus on organising award-winning events 👀

Make sure to bring your questions - we’ll wrap up with a live Q&A! These sessions are ideal for anyone interested in engaging their students or audiences in creativity, boosting their community engagement, finding unique ways to connect visitors with their collection, and being part of a worldwide celebration of drawing.

🗓️ Education Q&A: Thursday 4th June, 4-4:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ General Q&A: Friday 5th June, 1-1:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ Award-winning Events: Tuesday 30th June, 12-12:45pm (GMT)
📍 Online (book via the link in bio!)
🎟️ Free!

Want to run a Big Draw event, but not sure where to start? Comment ‘LINK’ to join our free upcoming Insider Q&A’s 🧡

We have three fun, informal and free online sessions coming up where you’ll meet The Big Draw Team, hear from past organisers with some top tips, and find out everything you need to know about taking part in the world’s biggest drawing festival! 🌎

The first session focuses on running events in education settings, the second explores delivering events across a range of different contexts, and the third will focus on organising award-winning events 👀

Make sure to bring your questions - we’ll wrap up with a live Q&A! These sessions are ideal for anyone interested in engaging their students or audiences in creativity, boosting their community engagement, finding unique ways to connect visitors with their collection, and being part of a worldwide celebration of drawing.

🗓️ Education Q&A: Thursday 4th June, 4-4:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ General Q&A: Friday 5th June, 1-1:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ Award-winning Events: Tuesday 30th June, 12-12:45pm (GMT)
📍 Online (book via the link in bio!)
🎟️ Free!

Want to run a Big Draw event, but not sure where to start? Comment ‘LINK’ to join our free upcoming Insider Q&A’s 🧡

We have three fun, informal and free online sessions coming up where you’ll meet The Big Draw Team, hear from past organisers with some top tips, and find out everything you need to know about taking part in the world’s biggest drawing festival! 🌎

The first session focuses on running events in education settings, the second explores delivering events across a range of different contexts, and the third will focus on organising award-winning events 👀

Make sure to bring your questions - we’ll wrap up with a live Q&A! These sessions are ideal for anyone interested in engaging their students or audiences in creativity, boosting their community engagement, finding unique ways to connect visitors with their collection, and being part of a worldwide celebration of drawing.

🗓️ Education Q&A: Thursday 4th June, 4-4:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ General Q&A: Friday 5th June, 1-1:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ Award-winning Events: Tuesday 30th June, 12-12:45pm (GMT)
📍 Online (book via the link in bio!)
🎟️ Free!

Want to run a Big Draw event, but not sure where to start? Comment ‘LINK’ to join our free upcoming Insider Q&A’s 🧡

We have three fun, informal and free online sessions coming up where you’ll meet The Big Draw Team, hear from past organisers with some top tips, and find out everything you need to know about taking part in the world’s biggest drawing festival! 🌎

The first session focuses on running events in education settings, the second explores delivering events across a range of different contexts, and the third will focus on organising award-winning events 👀

Make sure to bring your questions - we’ll wrap up with a live Q&A! These sessions are ideal for anyone interested in engaging their students or audiences in creativity, boosting their community engagement, finding unique ways to connect visitors with their collection, and being part of a worldwide celebration of drawing.

🗓️ Education Q&A: Thursday 4th June, 4-4:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ General Q&A: Friday 5th June, 1-1:45pm (GMT)
🗓️ Award-winning Events: Tuesday 30th June, 12-12:45pm (GMT)
📍 Online (book via the link in bio!)
🎟️ Free!

Welcome back to Deinfluencing drawing! Today we are putting down our pens and pencils and drawing with the tools we were born with - we’re finger painting!

Not sure what to draw? Struggling with a creative block? We’ve got you!

This series is all about throwing out the pressure to create ‘perfect’ art. We want to show you that drawing is fun and freeing and not that serious. We all spend far too much time worrying if something is going to look good, or fit a certain aesthetic. Everyone is innately creative, and everyone has the right to use creativity as an outlet to express themselves - you don’t need permission or fancy supplies or training. These activities are a reminder that so much of the joy of drawing is in the process, not the outcome.

#fingerpainting #creativeblock #trinitybuoywharf #deinfluencingdrawing #drawinginspo

Let’s hear from the cheerleaders!!! 💖 tag someone who NEEDS to enter the Drawing Prize ⬇️🫶🏼🗣️

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize is calling for entries from drawing practitioners around the world 🌍 comment ‘TBW’ to enter!

This is an incredible opportunity to have your drawings exhibited as part of a touring exhibition around the U.K., and potentially win up to £15,000!

If you know someone who deserves to win, send this to them - or tag them below! And if this is you, comment “TBW” for details on how to enter 🙌

“I can’t draw” 💀

This is hands down the one phrase we hear more than any other! First things first: everyone can draw, and everyone DOES draw… until they’re told they can’t. Every child instinctively picks up a pen or pencil and starts making marks, long before they’ve begun to read or write or speak.

For as long as humans have existed, we have always drawn - it is an innate form of expression and communication.

And before you start saying ‘I’m not artistic’ or ‘I don’t have a creative bone in my body’… 🤫 creativity lives in us all, even you!

You don’t need special training or fancy supplies to express yourself - it’s is simply about making marks and finding joy in the process 💙

We’re so excited to launch our new free Walk and Draw series 💗 comment ‘DRAW’ to book your free ticket!

Taking place on the second Sunday of each month, we’ll be exploring different areas and green spaces around North and East London, pausing along the way to draw, and usually finishing up at a local cafe or pub for anyone who’d like to stick around a little longer. It’s completely open to all, and an opportunity to create and have fun in a supportive and judgement-free zone!

We’ll kick things off on Sunday 10th May, 11am-12:30pm, with ‘First Marks’, a relaxed session of loose observational sketching inspired by spring and new life at Hackney City Farm 🌷🌿 we’ll be drawing from life, capturing the new lambs and Billie goats along the way 🐑

Just bring along a sketchbook and something to draw with (we’ll have a few basic drawing materials on hand should you need!), as well as a comfy pair of shoes!

Comment ‘DRAW’ for more details and a link to book your free ticket! We can’t wait to see you there 🫶🏼

Imagine your drawings touring the UK into 2027!

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize, the UK's foremost drawing exhibition and international open call, is calling for entries

Comment 'TBW' to enter today

This year, entering is easier than ever before - with an online first submission round.

Additionally, there are £18,000 in prizes up for grabs, including a new First Prize of £15,000

Comment 'TBW' to learn more and enter

Artwork: Layla Jabbari , The Last Supper
TBW Highly Commended 2025

Imagine your drawings touring the UK into 2027!

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize, the UK's foremost drawing exhibition and international open call, is calling for entries

Comment 'TBW' to enter today

This year, entering is easier than ever before - with an online first submission round.

Additionally, there are £18,000 in prizes up for grabs, including a new First Prize of £15,000

Comment 'TBW' to learn more and enter

Artwork: Layla Jabbari , The Last Supper
TBW Highly Commended 2025

Imagine your drawings touring the UK into 2027!

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize, the UK's foremost drawing exhibition and international open call, is calling for entries

Comment 'TBW' to enter today

This year, entering is easier than ever before - with an online first submission round.

Additionally, there are £18,000 in prizes up for grabs, including a new First Prize of £15,000

Comment 'TBW' to learn more and enter

Artwork: Layla Jabbari , The Last Supper
TBW Highly Commended 2025

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2026 Selection Panel has been announced - and we are delighted that Anita Taylor, artist and founding Director, will be joining the panel this year!

“As always, I am looking forward to seeing each of the drawings submitted through the Call for Entries in all their diversity, and that demonstrate the vitality of contemporary drawing as a fundamental practice for artists from across the world.” Anita Taylor, Director @tbwdrawingprize

Professor Anita Taylor RWA Hon is an artist, educator and founder Director of the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize [1994] and Drawing Projects UK [2009]. As an artist, curator, researcher and educator, she fosters new approaches to, and understanding of, the role of drawing as a fundamental means of ideation, communication and expression in specialist and inter-disciplinary contexts, evidenced through exhibitions (as curator and practitioner), publications and public engagement activities. First appointed as Professor of Fine Art in 2002, she has held numerous leadership roles in art and design higher education that include: Dean, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design [2019-26]; Executive Dean, Bath School of Art & Design [2013-19]; Director & CEO, National Art School, Sydney [2009-13]; Vice Principal/Dean, Wimbledon College of Art, London [2004-09]; Director of The Centre for Drawing, University of the Arts London [2006-09]. Anita’s most recent solo exhibition was Moonraker, curated Firat Arapoglu, Vision Art Platform, Istanbul, Türkiyë [2024-25]; she is now represented by @visionartplatform who present exhibitions internationally.

The Call for Entries is open until 9 June, 5pm (BST) - follow the link in our bio to the Application Portal and our websites to find out more.

#TBWDP26 #TrinityBuoyWharfDrawingPrize

@trinitybuoywharf @drawingprojectsuk @anitataylor_@thebigdraw @parkerharrisco

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2026 Selection Panel has been announced - and we are delighted that Anita Taylor, artist and founding Director, will be joining the panel this year!

“As always, I am looking forward to seeing each of the drawings submitted through the Call for Entries in all their diversity, and that demonstrate the vitality of contemporary drawing as a fundamental practice for artists from across the world.” Anita Taylor, Director @tbwdrawingprize

Professor Anita Taylor RWA Hon is an artist, educator and founder Director of the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize [1994] and Drawing Projects UK [2009]. As an artist, curator, researcher and educator, she fosters new approaches to, and understanding of, the role of drawing as a fundamental means of ideation, communication and expression in specialist and inter-disciplinary contexts, evidenced through exhibitions (as curator and practitioner), publications and public engagement activities. First appointed as Professor of Fine Art in 2002, she has held numerous leadership roles in art and design higher education that include: Dean, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design [2019-26]; Executive Dean, Bath School of Art & Design [2013-19]; Director & CEO, National Art School, Sydney [2009-13]; Vice Principal/Dean, Wimbledon College of Art, London [2004-09]; Director of The Centre for Drawing, University of the Arts London [2006-09]. Anita’s most recent solo exhibition was Moonraker, curated Firat Arapoglu, Vision Art Platform, Istanbul, Türkiyë [2024-25]; she is now represented by @visionartplatform who present exhibitions internationally.

The Call for Entries is open until 9 June, 5pm (BST) - follow the link in our bio to the Application Portal and our websites to find out more.

#TBWDP26 #TrinityBuoyWharfDrawingPrize

@trinitybuoywharf @drawingprojectsuk @anitataylor_@thebigdraw @parkerharrisco

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2026 Selection Panel has been announced - and we are delighted that Anita Taylor, artist and founding Director, will be joining the panel this year!

“As always, I am looking forward to seeing each of the drawings submitted through the Call for Entries in all their diversity, and that demonstrate the vitality of contemporary drawing as a fundamental practice for artists from across the world.” Anita Taylor, Director @tbwdrawingprize

Professor Anita Taylor RWA Hon is an artist, educator and founder Director of the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize [1994] and Drawing Projects UK [2009]. As an artist, curator, researcher and educator, she fosters new approaches to, and understanding of, the role of drawing as a fundamental means of ideation, communication and expression in specialist and inter-disciplinary contexts, evidenced through exhibitions (as curator and practitioner), publications and public engagement activities. First appointed as Professor of Fine Art in 2002, she has held numerous leadership roles in art and design higher education that include: Dean, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design [2019-26]; Executive Dean, Bath School of Art & Design [2013-19]; Director & CEO, National Art School, Sydney [2009-13]; Vice Principal/Dean, Wimbledon College of Art, London [2004-09]; Director of The Centre for Drawing, University of the Arts London [2006-09]. Anita’s most recent solo exhibition was Moonraker, curated Firat Arapoglu, Vision Art Platform, Istanbul, Türkiyë [2024-25]; she is now represented by @visionartplatform who present exhibitions internationally.

The Call for Entries is open until 9 June, 5pm (BST) - follow the link in our bio to the Application Portal and our websites to find out more.

#TBWDP26 #TrinityBuoyWharfDrawingPrize

@trinitybuoywharf @drawingprojectsuk @anitataylor_@thebigdraw @parkerharrisco

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2026 Selection Panel has been announced - and we are delighted that Anita Taylor, artist and founding Director, will be joining the panel this year!

“As always, I am looking forward to seeing each of the drawings submitted through the Call for Entries in all their diversity, and that demonstrate the vitality of contemporary drawing as a fundamental practice for artists from across the world.” Anita Taylor, Director @tbwdrawingprize

Professor Anita Taylor RWA Hon is an artist, educator and founder Director of the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize [1994] and Drawing Projects UK [2009]. As an artist, curator, researcher and educator, she fosters new approaches to, and understanding of, the role of drawing as a fundamental means of ideation, communication and expression in specialist and inter-disciplinary contexts, evidenced through exhibitions (as curator and practitioner), publications and public engagement activities. First appointed as Professor of Fine Art in 2002, she has held numerous leadership roles in art and design higher education that include: Dean, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design [2019-26]; Executive Dean, Bath School of Art & Design [2013-19]; Director & CEO, National Art School, Sydney [2009-13]; Vice Principal/Dean, Wimbledon College of Art, London [2004-09]; Director of The Centre for Drawing, University of the Arts London [2006-09]. Anita’s most recent solo exhibition was Moonraker, curated Firat Arapoglu, Vision Art Platform, Istanbul, Türkiyë [2024-25]; she is now represented by @visionartplatform who present exhibitions internationally.

The Call for Entries is open until 9 June, 5pm (BST) - follow the link in our bio to the Application Portal and our websites to find out more.

#TBWDP26 #TrinityBuoyWharfDrawingPrize

@trinitybuoywharf @drawingprojectsuk @anitataylor_@thebigdraw @parkerharrisco

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2026 Selection Panel has been announced - and we are delighted that Anita Taylor, artist and founding Director, will be joining the panel this year!

“As always, I am looking forward to seeing each of the drawings submitted through the Call for Entries in all their diversity, and that demonstrate the vitality of contemporary drawing as a fundamental practice for artists from across the world.” Anita Taylor, Director @tbwdrawingprize

Professor Anita Taylor RWA Hon is an artist, educator and founder Director of the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize [1994] and Drawing Projects UK [2009]. As an artist, curator, researcher and educator, she fosters new approaches to, and understanding of, the role of drawing as a fundamental means of ideation, communication and expression in specialist and inter-disciplinary contexts, evidenced through exhibitions (as curator and practitioner), publications and public engagement activities. First appointed as Professor of Fine Art in 2002, she has held numerous leadership roles in art and design higher education that include: Dean, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design [2019-26]; Executive Dean, Bath School of Art & Design [2013-19]; Director & CEO, National Art School, Sydney [2009-13]; Vice Principal/Dean, Wimbledon College of Art, London [2004-09]; Director of The Centre for Drawing, University of the Arts London [2006-09]. Anita’s most recent solo exhibition was Moonraker, curated Firat Arapoglu, Vision Art Platform, Istanbul, Türkiyë [2024-25]; she is now represented by @visionartplatform who present exhibitions internationally.

The Call for Entries is open until 9 June, 5pm (BST) - follow the link in our bio to the Application Portal and our websites to find out more.

#TBWDP26 #TrinityBuoyWharfDrawingPrize

@trinitybuoywharf @drawingprojectsuk @anitataylor_@thebigdraw @parkerharrisco