Campaign for Drawing

rdf:langString Campaign for Drawing

rdf:langString The Big Draw (formerly the Campaign for Drawing)

rdf:langString The Big Draw

rdf:langString Kate Mason

rdf:langString Director

rdf:langString The Big Draw, Electrician's Shop, Trinity Buoy Wharf, 64 Orchard Place London Borough of Hackney E14 0JY, UK

rdf:langString Drawing Changes Lives

rdf:langString The Big Draw, formerly the Campaign for Drawing, is a British registered charity that promotes drawing and visual literacy. It was founded in 2000 by the Guild of St George, and is now an independent charity. The Big Draw believes that drawing is a universal language that can unite people across generations, backgrounds and borders. It is inspired by the Victorian artist and writer, John Ruskin, whose mission was not to teach people how to draw, but how to see. An arts educational charity, the Campaign demonstrates that drawing is a life skill: an essential tool for learning, expression and invention. Its publications for teachers and other educators provide comprehensive evidence that drawing supports formal and informal learning. The charity leads a programme of advocacy, empowerment and engagement, and is the driving force behind The Big Draw Festival – the world's biggest celebration of drawing. The charity supports established and emerging artists through The John Ruskin Prize and exhibition, and regular events, awards and competitions. The Big Draw manages collaborative research projects, campaigns and educational conferences on visual literacy, digital technology and STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, Maths, Science).