DRAW-A-THON

Since 2006, Antenna’s annual Draw-A-Thon has brought together New Orleans community members of all ages through artistic collaboration and creative play. This is an immersive art making experience that includes workshops, free art supply distribution, and collaboration with a broad spectrum of local businesses and organizations.

Visitors can come and go at any time, draw on the walls and floor which are covered with paper and cardboard or participate in one of the many artist led workshops held throughout the day. Draw-a-Thon’s drawing-centered workshops are designed for participants of any skill level and include bookmaking, mailable art, recycled paper making, screen printing, interactive sculptures created from repurposed materials, a live figure drawing workshop, animation, drawing game shows, drawing karaoke, and the signature Draw-a-Tron 3000, a machine that can draw anything you want. Draw-a-Thon attracts about 1,500 participants each year.


Draw-A-Thon 2023 Recap!

Draw-A-Thon 2023 Recap!

Wow!! Draw-A-Thon 2023 was one for the books. Thank you to everyone who came out to doodle, play, explore, observe, and draw with us! We estimate that we had around 1,500 visitors throughout the 24 HRs. There were some amazing workshops – both spontaneous and planned, and lots of joy!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for joining us at Draw-A-Thon. Your presence added creativity and energy, making it a resounding success. Your support and enthusiasm inspire us to continue hosting events that foster artistic expression in our community.

Do you have a special memory or general feedback from the event? We would love to hear it! Please fill out this form to share it with us.

Special thanks to current, past, and future Antenna staff, Collective, board, and volunteers!! Without you, Draw-A-Thon would not exist. And thank you to Contemporary Arts Center and New Orleans Film Fest for the generous and creative collaboration.

Check out these amazing videos and photos from the day!

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Timelapse of Day: Documentation by Courtney Eagan.
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Direct Animation Workshop: hosted by Kourtney Keller, Courtney Egan, and Rachel Lin Weaver. Documentation by Kourtney Keller.
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Direct Animation Workshop: hosted by Kourtney Keller, Courtney Egan, and Rachel Lin Weaver. Documentation by Kourtney Keller.
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Crowd-Sourced Annimation: hosted by Kourtney Keller and Courtney Egan. Drawing by Caesar Medows. Documentation by Kourtney Keller.

Draw-A-Thon 2023