DRAWING JAM

DRAWING JAM 
Community Arts Festival hosted by Gage Academy of Art 

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Address: 2107 Westlake Ave. | Gage SLU

Seattle’s ultimate celebration of creativity, community, and hands-on artmaking. Hosted by Gage Academy of Art, this one-day arts festival transforms our space into an immersive playground for artists, families, and curious minds of all ages. Whether you're sketching from a live model,  browsing open studios, or vibing to live music, there’s something for everyone. Add some art to your personal collection from the $250 and under Small Works Art Exhibition, enjoy local food and drink at our pop-up café, and let your creativity run wild in every corner of the event.

• Performer Sessions – live musicians performing throughout the entire event 
• Small Works Art Exhibition – a curated selection of 100+ small artworks all under $250 
• Pop-Up Café – hosted by local food & drink shops 
• Drop-In Artist Studios – sketch from live models with complimentary art supplies
• Artist Demos – watch professional artists demo their painting and drawing muses 
• Custom Tote Station – customize a complimentary mini canvas tote
• Art House Films – take a break and pop into our film screening studio, popcorn included 
• "Portrait 4 U" Photobooth – get sketched in under 4 minutes by a Gage artist 
• Youth Activity Zone – face painting, mini canvas painting, and clay creature creations led by youth teaching artists 

Thanks to our event sponsors and vendors!

Event tickets to Drawing Jam are a $10 suggested donation at the door. We implement a pay-what-you-can model to encourage accessibility for all. As always, tickets for those 18 and under are free.
This event would not be possible without generous support from 4Culture.