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We are delighted to announce that Draw to Perform has received an Arts Council England Project Grant to support the upcoming Draw to Perform Festival for Drawing & Disability in 2026.

The festival will celebrate drawing, performance, creativity, and disability through live performances and inclusive workshops featuring disabled artists and participants. More information about the programme, artists, workshops, and booking will be announced shortly.

Save the dates: 25–26 July 2026. The Dream Centre, Chailey Heritage Foundation.

Thank you to Arts Council England for supporting us once again, and for supporting this exciting new project.

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Save the Date: Draw to Perform Festival 2026

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

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.

More details, including the full programme and how to participate, will be shared soon.

Save the date – we look forward to welcoming you.

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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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