The Big Draw

The Big Draw The Big Draw is a visual literacy charity that promotes the universal language of drawing. Get involved...

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Founded in 2000, The Big Draw is a visual literacy charity that promotes the universal language of drawing as a tool for learning, expression and invention. The charity leads a diverse programme of advocacy, empowerment and engagement, and is the founder and driving force behind The Big Draw Festival – the world’s biggest celebration of drawing. Every year, the Festival encourage thousands of crea

tives across the globe to come together to pick up a pencil, grab a paintbrush, make a collage, create an animation - anything you like - because we want to get everyone drawing!

We can’t wait to share with you all the speakers for our creative panel discussion at Quentin Blake Centre for Illustrat...
11/08/2026

We can’t wait to share with you all the speakers for our creative panel discussion at Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration in October! First up with have the wonderful artist and illustrator Joey Yu Joey Yu, who designed this year’s ‘Make a Mark’ Big Draw Festival logo 😍

Since graduating from Kingston School of Art in 2017, Joey has collaborated with clients including Rimowa, Mubi, The New Yorker, Bombay Sapphire and HarperCollins, among others. 

Her hand-drawn, mixed-media work plays with everyday perspectives, continuously warping the ways we view the world. She has undertaken artist residencies in Seoul and Jeju Island, South Korea, and in Bahia, Brazil - experiences that continue to inspire her vibrant, observational approach to storytelling through art.

Our evening panel discussion will take place on Friday 2nd October as part of the launch of The Big Draw Festival 2026 at London’s new home for illustration 💖 ‘Making Your Mark: Creativity, Impact and Social Responsibility’ will bring together creative practitioners from a range of disciplines to explore how creativity can be used to respond to social issues and make a meaningful impact.

Book your ticket via the link in our bio, or comment ‘TICKET’ below and we’ll send you the link! We can’t wait to see you there 🥰

When we say anyone can take part… we really mean it!From museums to village halls, shopping centres to libraries, and ev...
04/08/2026

When we say anyone can take part… we really mean it!

From museums to village halls, shopping centres to libraries, and everything in between, The Big Draw Festival is a global celebration of creativity, with events run by organisations big and small, from ALL different sectors 🥰

Comment ‘DETAILS’ to find out more and join our global movement that’s been encouraging people back to the drawing board since 2000 💖

We’re so excited to announce that the official launch of this year’s Big Draw Festival will take place at Quentin Blake ...
31/07/2026

We’re so excited to announce that the official launch of this year’s Big Draw Festival will take place at Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration!

On the 2nd and 3rd of October we’ll be taking over the UK’s only public space dedicated to illustration with a jam-packed and joyful programme of creative activities celebrating the power of drawing and mark-making 💖

We’ll kick things off on the evening of Friday 2nd October with our Make a Mark panel discussion exploring how creativity can be used to respond to social issues, shape communities and make a meaningful impact. On Saturday 3rd October, expect a day full of hands-on creative activities for families and people of all ages, with a mix of drop-in and bookable workshops led by illustrators, makers and creative facilitators 🥰

🗓️ Friday 2nd (6-8pm) & Saturday 3rd October 2026 (10am-5pm)
📍 Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, London
🎟️ A mix of free/paid, drop-in/bookable events for all ages - more details to come!

As a long-standing Patron of The Big Draw, Quentin Blake has played such an important role in the charity’s history, and many of you will have fond memories of him joining us at our Festival launches in the early 2000s. We couldn’t imagine a more fitting place to celebrate this year’s Big Draw Festival: ‘Make a Mark’!

We can’t wait to share more with you all, including some of the wonderful artists and partners that we’re working with to bring this launch event to life… Watch this space! 👀

Image credits:
1: Adrian Brooks
2: Illustration by Joey Yu
3: Ben Johnson
4, 7, 8: ©Hufton+Crow
5: Brandon Few
6: Pete Speller

Looking for fun and free activities in London for all the family this summer? Come along to our drop-in workshop at All ...
29/07/2026

Looking for fun and free activities in London for all the family this summer? Come along to our drop-in workshop at All Points East In the Neighbourhood Festival 💖

This special family art workshop will be led by the wonderful Chioma Ince, exploring mark-making, collage and world building 🌎 we’ll provide all the materials so you can just arrive and get stuck in!

In The Neighbourhood is one of London’s largest community festivals, and it’s completely free 🥰 we’ll be there on Wednesday 26th August between 11am-6pm, you can stay for as long or as short as you please. We’ll be under a covered marquee so you can enjoy the experience whatever the weather 🌞

Comment ‘LINK’ for more details, we can’t wait to see you there!! 🙌

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The Big Draw HQ, Studio 36, Riverside Building, 55 Trinity Buoy Wharf, Orchard Place London
London
E140FN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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+442037584118

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