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Draw to Perform Festival 2026

Drawing on Disability

25-26 July 2026 The Dream Centre – Chailey Heritage Foundation

We’re delighted to announce the dates for the 7th Draw to Perform Festival, a unique event exploring the dynamic relationship between drawing and live performance. The 2026 festival will focus on Drawing & Disability, bringing together artists, performers, and audiences to engage with inclusive, innovative, and thought-provoking practices. The programme will include live performances, talks, and participatory workshops, offering opportunities for audiences of all backgrounds and abilities to get involved.

Tickets are now on sale

Draw to Perform Festival: Day 1 – Live Drawing Performances

Secure your place and join us for a day of live drawing performances by professional disabled artists at the Draw to Perform Festival for Drawing & Disability 2026. Your ticket gives you access to all performances throughout the day, with the flexibility to come and go as you wish.

All images are from past Draw to Perform collaborations with Joseph Wilk, Enayball, Kimberley Harvey, Sussex Dance Network, William Thomas, Rachael North, Jennifer Light.

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Draw to Perform has received an Arts Council England Project Grant to support the upcoming Draw to Perform Festival for Drawing & Disability in 2026. Thank you to Arts Council England for supporting us once again, and for supporting this exciting new project.

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