Artists and art enthusiasts in Los Angeles have already begun donating their doodles at drop off points around the city in an effort to help raise money for Metro Charter Elementary and Miyamoto Relief in this original concept which offers the community a way to express themselves while supporting noteworthy charities.
Night of 1000 Drawings first took place in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2017, with this year’s drawings destined to display on March 22nd, at the Historic Globe Theater on Broadway. Built in 1913, the Globe is Downtown’s longest functioning theater.
Night of 1000 Drawings is an empowerment project that culminates in a massive inner-city art sale with attendees guaranteed to walk away with their choice of at least one doodle, scribble, graffiti, sketch, watercolor, oil painting, or experimental work.
Really, anyone can participate by “drawing anything, with anything, on anything,” as long as its 6 by 8 inches.
Donation drop off points are scattered around the city including Raw Materials on Main.
Night of 1000 Drawings is produced by Miyamoto Relief and the Central City Association (CCA) with funds from the event headed directly to Metro Charter Elementary music programs.
Metro Charter Elementary is an urban elementary catering to children in our metropolitan area, supported by parents who have taken a stand to ensure their kids gain the highest level of education possible within our city’s environment.
Miyamoto Relief, a nonprofit that provides disaster relief and prevention by retrofitted buildings that may still be housing school-aged children in countries around the world, among other things.
To enjoy the experience to be entertained by award-winning musicians, great food and surrounded with the art of the city is $30. miyamotorelief.org
Drawing by Daniel Sauerbrey
