SPRING GATHERING

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
7.00-8.00pm

The evening will feature a special opportunity to build community through a shared experience of making art. Artist William Downs will lead a live experiential workshop on automatic drawing.

Automatic drawing is a process of exploring the worldview of an artist through the brain and hands. Gesture drawing is one method of automatic drawing that helps an individual connect with and channel their sensibilities.

This workshop is an immersive, expansive and tactile experience. Participants will create works of art, learning through prompts and demonstrations of techniques. We will investigate mixed media: charcoal, ink wash on paper, and anything else participants would like to bring. This workshop is for all levels.

William Downs is a contemporary American artist residing in Atlanta, GA. He received his MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. He is represented by Sandler Hudson Gallery in Atlanta and was chosen by Artadia as their 2018 Atlanta awardee and by MOCA GA Working Artist Project for 2020. Downs teaches expressive and automatic drawing at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center, and other venues.

A CUE Tote bag with drawing supplies is included with each ticket and will be shipped to each participant's home address prior to the event.