The Big Draw Tokyo 2019
Divya Marie Kato, Atelier Kato Tokyo
with Anneliese Nakahara-Knight, Music Together
Yoyogi Park
The Big Draw Tokyo 2019
Sunday 27th October, Yoyogi Park Tokyo 3pm-6pm
The Big Draw Japan, our award winning, annual drawing event returns to Japan, as part of Japan-UK Season Of Culture, in TWO locations!
In 2017, we brought the world's largest drawing festival to Japan for the first time!
In 2018, we collaborated with our partners in Ruskin Land Bewdley, in an award winning, bilateral, UK-Japan art event across countries, cultures and time zones!
And this year, we have another exciting collaboration in store exploring this year's Big Draw theme - DRAWN TO LIFE - through a combination of drawing and music!
Mark Your Diaries!
Sunday 27th October, Yoyogi Park Tokyo 3pm-6pm
Meeting Point: Sangubashi Gate (by the car park)
Map & Info: divyamariekato.com/the-big-draw-japan-2019/
¥1000 | Please bring water/sunscreen/bug spray | Toilets & Shop Available
All Welcome!
The event is open to anyone who loves to draw, as well as those who think they can't!
It's an opportunity to join a global community in celebration of the universal language of drawing. Bring nothing but a willingness to create, connect and celebrate!
One Line, One Note!
Artist Divya Marie Kato, Atelier Kato Tokyo, will help you discover the secrets of drawing and the best part is... you just have to start with one line!
Musician Anneliese Nakahara-Knight, ALBA Music Together, will help you discover the secrets of rhythm and the best part is... you just have to start with one beat!
200 Years Of Ruskin
This collaboration will also draw on inspiration from John Ruskin, in celebration of his bicentenary.
Video!
Be part of our Big Draw Japan video and let's inspire others to discover the many benefits the arts provide for our health and well being.
About The Big Draw
2019's Big Draw Theme Is DRAWN TO LIFE
The Big Draw Festival takes place every year in October and, since its launch in October 2000, this annual, international celebration of drawing, which brings people together under the banner ‘drawing is a universal language’, takes place in over 25 countries, involves over 1000 events and has encouraged over 4 million people back to the drawing board.
World Records
It has notched up two world records – for the longest drawing in the world (one kilometre) and the greatest number of people drawing simultaneously (over 7,000).
The first Big Draw Festival in 2000 attracted 180 partner organisations. Since then, the number has risen to over 1,000, with over 400,000 people participating each year.
What began as a one day celebration of drawing in October 2000 in the UK, is now an annual month long festival of drawing across the world.
Big Draw Patrons
Patrons include Quentin Blake, Andrew Marr, Bob & Roberta Smith RA, Lord Foster of Thames Bank, David Hockney OM CH, Sir Roger Penrose OM, Gerald Scarfe CBE, Posy Simmonds MBE and Children’s Laureate, Chris Riddell.
Arts education charity, The Big Draw, the driving force behind the festival, believes that ‘everyone can draw’.
They also promote drawing as a universal language that has the power to change lives and unite people of any age, background, race, or religion from around the globe.
Kate Mason, director of The Big Draw:
“As always, The Big Draw Festival is for anyone who loves to draw, as well as those who think they can’t!
For 31 days in over 25 countries, The Big Draw Festival will bring together hundreds of thousands of people to learn, experiment and bring ideas to life through drawing...
...an opportunity for individuals, organisations and countries to join a global community in celebration of the universal language of drawing.”
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Tickets:
¥1000
Suitable for ages:
All
Organised by
Divya Marie Kato, Atelier Kato Tokyo
Family Friendly Facilities: Car Parking (free/paid)
Child-friendly café
Ramp/Slope
Toilets
Rest/Play area for children
Shop: Snacks/Drinks
Water fountains