Monster Drawing Rally
About this Event
Monster Drawing Rally
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 12:00-5:30pm
1708 Gallery's 17th annual Monster Drawing Rally, is a high energy, family-friendly art-making event that features 80 of Richmond’s best and brightest artists creating new artwork in front of a live audience.
Across four one-hour shifts, 20 artists work alongside one another each hour. Artists range from college students to seasoned professionals who are working in a variety of media including watercolor, acrylic, collage, and more. Once an artist completes an artwork, it is hung on the wall for viewing and purchase. Each completed artwork is offered at a set price of $100.
As part of our commitment to supporting artists, all participants receive 50% commission on any sale, with remaining proceeds going directly to support 1708’s exhibitions and programs.
MDR features a chalkboard wall and a special half-hour shift for our youth artists.
Philly Vegan and Scoop II will be parked outside selling food and ice cream!
$5 suggested admission at the door. Kids are free!
Image: Artwork courtesy of Peter Fraser and Marty Alexeenko
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