Draw to Perform Residency Sep 2024

The D2P Residency program in 2024 is a unique opportunity for new and developing professional artists and art students to engage in the dynamic artistic discipline of drawing performance art. The program provides the foundation to develop drawing and performance skills and to translate creative practice into live action. This rigorous 15 days structured program of mentored residency includes one-on-one tutorials, workshops, intensive studio time, studio visits and artist talks by UK drawing and performance artists.The program is headed by artist and curator Ram Samocha, who is internationally acclaimed and the founder of Draw to Perform.

The residency will be located in the heart of Brighton, one of the most vibrant and colourful cities in Europe and a centre of creativity, vibrancy and progressive art. The program will also include guided tours to key exhibitions and art events in Brighton and London and will end with a day of live drawing performances to celebrate and showcase the output of this creative time.

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What is Drawing Performance?
Drawing performance is a multidisciplinary form of art, which focuses on the use of drawing as a performative tool, and on sharing the creative process with the audience via live action. Using a wide range of methods of artistic expression (i.e. mark making, dance, light & sound) the artists creates a dialogue with the viewer while exploring how drawing can be used as a way to communicate and to collaborate.

About Draw to Perform:
Draw to Perform has played a crucial role in developing an international community for performative drawing practice. The organization has been active since 2013, organizing international symposiums and festivals, collaborating with art institutions, and supporting both emerging and established artists.
Draw to Perform’s activities include working with artists from around the world, conducting educational workshops and residencies, and fostering creative collaborations. Over the past decade, the organization has had the opportunity to collaborate with over 300 local and international artists.