Drawing Projects UK is a non-profit centre for research, development, production and promotion of exhibitions, events and workshops in drawing and contemporary art.

Drawing Projects UK provides a space for drawing – where you can see, make and discuss drawing - and aims to promote, develop and build a community through drawing in a local, regional, national and international context.

Formed in 2009 by Professor Anita Taylor to develop and promote research initiatives in drawing, including the Jerwood Drawing Prize, the new centre opened at Bridge House in Trowbridge in 2015.

Built in 1929, Bridge House is a landmark building adjacent to Trowbridge railway station. It houses the Drawing Projects UK office, The Drawing Centre project space and training room, meeting rooms, workspaces for artists, designers, makers and creative, cultural and educational enterprises and Studio Café.

Programmes include exhibitions, drawing sessions, projects, workshops, talks and events and we can provide professional development services for artists, curators and arts organisations.

What's happening at Drawing Projects

Cabinet: Margaret Kilgallen print above a Vanson credenza designed by Peter Hayward

Cabinet - an exhibition of works on paper, ceramics and furn…

Cabinet at Drawing Projects UK presents works on paper and furniture from our collection and on consignment. Please join us on Saturday 6 April from 2-5pm to view the exhibition. This changing exhibition will be open by appointment only after this date, and continues until Summer 2024.  Works on paper are by James Brooks, Yvonne Crossley RWA, Peter de Francia, Margaret Kilgallen...

17-03-2024

Trowbridge Stanza Poetry Session at Drawing Projects UK

Informal Poetry Feedback Session with Trowbridge Stanza - 6 …

You are invited to bring one of your own poems for informal feedback from the Trownbridge Stanza group on Saturday 6 April from 2pm to 4pm at Drawing Projects UK.  Your poem should be in 12 font and fit one A4 page - 30-36 lines maximum. Please bring ten copies of a poem that you feel needs some more work. Everyone is...

17-03-2024

Girl Friday Breakfast Club with Helen Legg at Drawing Projects UK in 2018

Girl Friday Breakfast Club on International Women's Day - 8 …

Join us online for the Girl Friday Breakfast Club online on Friday 8 March 2024 at 8am (UK-time), convened by Anita Taylor. Friday 8 March is International Women's Day - and six years since we started the Girl Friday Breakfast Club! To celebrate we are inviting our Girl Friday Breakfast Club attendees and those interested to know more about the Girl...

17-03-2024

From the Blog

Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2023 at Trinity Buoy Wharf, September 2023

Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2024 Call for Entries &…

The International Call for Entries for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2024 is now open for all drawing practitioners to submit their work for the exhibition and awards. Widely considered to be the most prestigious annual open exhibition for drawing in the UK, the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize presents an exceptionally wide range of current drawing practices, demonstrating the depth and breadth of drawing...

10-03-2024

Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2023 Exhibition & Tour

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize, supported by the Trinity Buoy Wharf Trust, is widely regarded as the foremost annual open exhibition dedicated to drawing in the United Kingdom. The 2023 edition marks the 30th year of the exhibition project and the 6th year of generous support from Trinity Buoy Wharf Trust for the annual open exhibition. The open call...

13-10-2023

Octogenarian Dance: Yvonne Crossley - until 18 November 2023

Drawing Projects UK is delighted to present a solo exhibition, Octogenarian Dance, by Yvonne Crossley RWA from 23 September to 18 November 2023. The exhibition is open each Saturday from 7 October from 1pm to 4pm, by advance appointment and during events. Here are some images of the exhibition to give you a sense of the wonderful work on show...

04-10-2023

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