Drawing Day
May 16, Friday
When is Drawing Day celebrated?
Drawing Day is celebrated annually on May 16. This helps attract more participants, including students, families, and art lovers, since the day often falls on a weekend.
Goals of the holiday:
- Encourage artistic self-expression and creativity
- Support both amateur and professional artists
- Promote art and engage a wide audience in creative activities
- Build a community united by a love of drawing
How is Drawing Day celebrated?
- People share their drawings online using hashtags like #DrawingDay or #WorldwideDrawingDay
- Art schools, museums, and galleries offer workshops and exhibitions
- Online platforms organize flash mobs and collaborative creative projects
- Schools and libraries host drawing contests and art sessions
Who can participate?
- Children, teenagers, and adults of all ages
- Professional artists and illustrators
- Teachers, art instructors, and creative studios
- Anyone who wants to try drawing, regardless of experience
Fun fact:
Drawing Day was created as an initiative by the art community to motivate millions of people to create and share at least one drawing on this day, with the goal of inspiring others and filling the world with art.