Events & Education Programme - Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2026

Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2026 Education Programme - at Trinity Buoy Wharf and online - 17 September – 4 October 2026

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2026 exhibition, and are delighted to present a series of events that invite and encourage everyone to explore and enjoy drawing! The programme is kindly supported by an additional grant from the Trinity Buoy Wharf Trust. 

Our events are listed below and if you follow our Eventbrite page you will find them all listed there except the Drawing Relays on the last day that don't require a ticket. From Monday 21 September, a series of short recorded presentations by Anita Taylor on drawings included in the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2026 will be released daily - look out for the details of Six Drawings a Day here and on social media.

Events take place at Trinity Buoy Wharf and online.

Thursday 17 September: One-Day Drawing Symposium: Undercurrents - convened by Anita Taylor, presenters include: Alice Angus, Siân Bowen, Chloe Briggs, Matthew Burrows MBE, Curtis Holder, Tania Kovats, M Lohrum. 11am to 6pm. Book HERE

Thursday 17 September: Introduction to the exhibition and education pack with Chloe Briggs & Anita Taylor at 6pm. Book HERE 

Friday 18 September: Girl Friday Breakfast Club with Charlotte Hodes & Anita Taylor at Trinity Buoy Wharf at 10am. Book HERE 

Friday 18 September: Director’s Walkthrough with Anita Taylor. Book HERE 

Saturday 19 September: London Open House Sketch at Trinity Buoy Wharf - Drawing Session with Lucie Holzer at 2pm.  Book HERE

Sunday 20 September: London Open House Sketch at Trinity Buoy Wharf - Drawing Session with Jeanette Barnes at 2pm.  Book HERE

Monday 21 September: Join in with Drawing is Free, morning and evening sessions: Online

Friday 25 September: Girl Friday Breakfast Club with an Exhibiting Artist at 8am. Details soon! 

Monday 28 September: Join in Drawing is Free, morning and evening sessions: Online

Tuesday 29 September: Drawing Discussion Online at 6pm. Details soon!

Thursday 1 October: Drawing Discussion Online at 6pm. Details soon!

Friday 2 October: Girl Friday Breakfast Club with Tracy Hill & Anita Taylor at 8am. Book HERE

Saturday 3 October: Director’s Walkthrough with Anita Taylor.  Book HERE

Saturday 3 October: Drawing Session with Elisa Alaluusua at 2.30pm. Book HERE

Sunday 4 October: Drawing Relays: 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm. Hear lightning talks by the exhibiting artists about their drawings in this fun and informal format - no booking required! 

We look forward to welcoming you in person and online!

Please note that this page will be updated. 

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