DTP

International Community for Drawing Performance

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I am delighted to announce that my work METAL OAK BARK has been selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026 - the 258th edition of the world’s longest-running open-submission art exhibition, established in 1769.

This 3D metalpoint work is based on a unique drawing technique that I developed, which expands traditional metalpoint drawing into three-dimensional form. It continues my exploration of natural textures, inspired by close observation of tree bark and the English landscape, and combines ancient metalpoint methods with contemporary materials and tools.

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, London

16 June - 23 August 2026

I am honoured to be included in this year's exhibition and look forward to sharing the work with visitors.

#SummerExhibition2026#RoyalAcademy#Metalpoint#ContemporaryDrawing#RamSamocha

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Draw to Perform Festival for Drawing & Disability

We are delighted to announce that Draw to Perform has received an Arts Council England Project Grant to support the upcoming Draw to Perform Festival for Drawing & Disability in 2026.

The festival will celebrate drawing, performance, creativity, and disability through live performances and inclusive workshops featuring disabled artists and participants.

More information about the programme, artists, workshops, and booking will be announced shortly.

Save the dates:

25–26 July 2026

The Dream Centre, Chailey Heritage Foundation

Thank you to Arts Council England for supporting us once again, and for supporting this exciting new project.

#DrawToPerform#ArtsCouncilEngland#DisabilityArts#InclusiveArts#Drawing#PerformanceArt#Disability#CreativeCommunity#Access#Festival

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We are pleased to share that Nava Messas Waxman’s artist talk is now available to watch on the Draw to Perform YouTube channel.

In the talk, Nava reflects on the development of drawing within her interdisciplinary practice, exploring its role across performance, moving image, sound, and installation. She also discusses her collaborations with the Draw to Perform community and shares insights into her use of Sonic Moves to investigate the relationship between gesture, mark-making, and sound.

Watch the full talk now on YouTube.

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Online talk with artist Nava Waxman, hosted by Draw to Perform. Saturday, 9 May 7:00 PM (London time) Online via Zoom

Book your free place via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dtp-online-a-talk-with-nava-waxman-tickets-1987189909513?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl #drawtoperform

#navawaxman #performativedrawing #drawingnow #liveart

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Booking is now open for our upcoming online talk with artist Nava Waxman (Canada), hosted by Draw to Perform. Saturday, 9 May7:00 PM (London time)Online via Zoom

In this talk, Nava will share insights into the development of her practice over the years, including her drawing and movement performances and interdisciplinary approach. The session will also explore her use of drawing and sound through the software Sonic Moves, offering a unique perspective on the relationship between gesture, mark-making, and sound.

Book your free place via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dtp-online-a-talk-with-nava-waxman-tickets-1987189909513?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

For recordings of past online talks, visit: https://drawtoperform.com/online/

We look forward to welcoming you online!

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Booking is now open for our upcoming online talk with artist Nava Waxman (Canada), hosted by Draw to Perform. Saturday, 9 May7:00 PM (London time)Online via Zoom

In this talk, Nava will share insights into the development of her practice over the years, including her drawing and movement performances and interdisciplinary approach. The session will also explore her use of drawing and sound through the software Sonic Moves, offering a unique perspective on the relationship between gesture, mark-making, and sound.

Book your free place via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dtp-online-a-talk-with-nava-waxman-tickets-1987189909513?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

For recordings of past online talks, visit: https://drawtoperform.com/online/

We look forward to welcoming you online!

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Ram Samocha is excited to share some info about his upcoming solo show at the Phoenix Art Space, Brighton 2-24 July 2022. In this exhibition Samocha will show a collection of drawing performances and a new body of metal-point work from the last five years. 

 Please come and join him in the opening reception 18:00-20:00 Fri 1 July 2022 with a short live performance 18:30-19:00 or at the artist talk on Sat 23 July 12:00-13:00. 

https://www.phoenixbrighton.org/Events/drawing-after-performance/ 

#ramsamocha #drawtoperform #phoenixartspace #artinbrighton #brightonartist #artnow #drawing

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Draw to Perform festival 2022

An international festival that aims to promote the growing stream of live drawing performances. | Check out 'Draw to Perform festival 2022' on Indiegogo.

24 hours to go!

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Only five days left to book a ticket to watch all Ten Live Performances via live streaming! Go to the Draw to Perform website or the link here and book it now - have the chance to take part in this festival regardless of your location.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/draw-to-perform-festival-2022#/

Draw to Perform is delighted to announce that after a long pause, forced by covid, we are looking forward to our upcoming international festival for performative drawing. This cross-disciplinary project is curated by our director Ram Samocha at Phoenix Art Space, Brighton. It will run over two weekends Sat & Sun 9-10 & 16-17 July 2022 and will include talks, workshops, and ten live performances by inspiring and creative local and international artists.

This time the festival will be dedicated to exploring the transition from drawing to painting live and from two to three dimensions. It will explore the connection between drawing and performance art and the relevance of drawing as a modern art medium.

Participating artists: Graham Dean (UK), Lola and Yukao Meet (FR), Joseph Wilk (UK), Elizabeth Tomos (UK), Christine Coste & Catherine Ursin (FR), Neil Curtis (AU), Anji Main (UK), Nic Sandiland (UK), Nick Sayers (UK), Ram Samocha (Israel/UK).

https://www.phoenixbrighton.org/draw-to-perform-festival/

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Draw to Perform festival 2022

Only five days left to book a ticket to watch all Ten Live Performances via live streaming! Go to the Draw to Perform website or the link here and book it now - have the chance to take part in this festival regardless of your location.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/draw-to-perform-festival-2022#/

Draw to Perform is delighted to announce that after a long pause, forced by covid, we are looking forward to our upcoming international festival for performative drawing. This cross-disciplinary project is curated by our director Ram Samocha at Phoenix Art Space, Brighton. It will run over two weekends Sat & Sun 9-10 & 16-17 July 2022 and will include talks, workshops, and ten live performances by inspiring and creative local and international artists.

This time the festival will be dedicated to exploring the transition from drawing to painting live and from two to three dimensions. It will explore the connection between drawing and performance art and the relevance of drawing as a modern art medium.

Participating artists: Graham Dean (UK), Lola and Yukao Meet (FR), Joseph Wilk (UK), Elizabeth Tomos (UK), Christine Coste & Catherine Ursin (FR), Neil Curtis (AU), Anji Main (UK), Nic Sandiland (UK), Nick Sayers (UK), Ram Samocha (Israel/UK).

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LAST WEEKEND for Field of Action - Performative Drawings & Paintings. A Draw to Perform project at Canning Gallery, London, March 2022. The exhibition at Canning Gallery will be running until the 20th. Please come over and visit Sat & Sun 12-18pm. For more information please visit the Draw to Perform website. https://drawtoperform.com https://canninggallery.art Canning Gallery, 11 Brunel St, London E16 1EB 

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 ' Field of Action ' is an art project at the Canning Gallery, curated by Draw to Perform 's founder and director Ram Samocha. The project started on Saturday 5th March with a day of live drawing and painting performances by 14 local and international artists. The remains of these performances were installed and displayed in the gallery space for two weeks, allowing gallery visitors the opportunity of looking at them not only in the context of live art products but also as independent works of art that were uniquely created live in the gallery space and not in the artist's studio. 

 Participating Artists: KV Duong, M.Lohrum, The Phantomat, Kirsten Lavers, Hanna ten Doornkaat, Laura Greenway, Carrie Mason, Laure Van Minden, Claire Zakiewicz, Gerald Curtis, Oliver Evelyn-Rahr & Geraldine Gallavardin, Fu LE, Ram Samocha. 

#drawtoperform #performativedrawing #drawingperformance #artnow #performancedrawing #performanceart #liveart #artinlondon #londongallery

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We are looking forward to the upcoming performance by our director, artist Ram Samocha. This performance is part of Field of Action - Performative Drawings & Paintings. A Draw to Perform project at Canning Gallery, curated by Ram Samocha. London 5-20 March 2022. Day of Live Performances - Sat 5 March 12:00 - 18:00.

Please come and join us on the day of performances, the workshops, the talk with artists, or just drop by and watch the exhibition at the gallery from 5-20 March. For more info about all events please visit the Draw to Perform website or the Draw to Perform page on Eventbrite.https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/field-of-action-the-day-of-performances-tickets-262439703217

Participating Artists: KV Duong, M.Lohrum, The Phantomat, Kirsten Lavers, Hanna ten Doornkaat, Laura Greenway, Carrie Mason, Laure Van Minden, Claire Zakiewicz, Gerald Curtis, Oliver Evelyn-Rahr, Fu LE, Ram Samocha. #drawtoperform #performativedrawing #drawingperformance #artnow #performancedrawing #performanceart #liveart #artinlondon #londongallery #artintheuk #artist #ukartist #drawingnow #livepainting #drawingperformance

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We are looking forward to the upcoming durational performance by Kirsten Lavers. This performance is part of Field of Action - Performative Drawings & Paintings. A Draw to Perform project at Canning Gallery, curated by Ram Samocha. London 5-20 March 2022. Day of Live Performances - Sat 5 March 12:00 - 18:00. 

 Please come and join us on the day of performances, the workshops, the talk with artists, or just drop by and watch the exhibition at the gallery from 5-20 March. For more info about all events please visit the Draw to Perform website or the Draw to Perform page on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/field-of-action-the-day-of-performances-tickets-262439703217 

 Participating Artists: KV Duong, M.Lohrum, The Phantomat, Kirsten Lavers, Hanna ten Doornkaat, Laura Greenway, Carrie Mason, Laure Van Minden, Claire Zakiewicz, Gerald Curtis, Oliver Evelyn-Rahr, Fu LE, Ram Samocha. #drawtoperform #performativedrawing #drawingperformance #artnow #performancedrawing #performanceart #liveart #artinlondon #londongallery #artintheuk #artist #ukartist #drawingnow #livepainting #drawingperformance

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We are looking forward to the upcoming performance by artist and choreographer Fu LE (Fr). This performance is part of Field of Action - Performative Drawings & Paintings. A Draw to Perform project at Canning Gallery, curated by Ram Samocha. London 5-20 March 2022. Day of Live Performances - Sat 5 March 12:00 - 18:00.

Please come and join us on the day of performances, the workshops, the talk with artists, or just drop by and watch the exhibition at the gallery from 5-20 March. For more info about all events please visit the Draw to Perform website or the Draw to Perform page on Eventbrite.https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/field-of-action-the-day-of-performances-tickets-262439703217

Participating Artists: KV Duong, M.Lohrum, The Phantomat, Kirsten Lavers, Hanna ten Doornkaat, Laura Greenway, Carrie Mason, Laure Van Minden, Claire Zakiewicz, Gerald Curtis, Oliver Evelyn-Rahr, Fu LE, Ram Samocha.

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We are looking forward to the upcoming performance by artist Carrie Mason. This performance is part of Field of Action - Performative Drawings & Paintings. A Draw to Perform project at Canning Gallery, curated by Ram Samocha. London 5-20 March 2022. Day of Live Performances - Sat 5 March 12:00 - 18:00. 

 Please come and join us on the day of performances, the workshops, the talk with artists, or just drop by and watch the exhibition at the gallery from 5-20 March. For more info about all events please visit the Draw to Perform website or the Draw to Perform page on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/field-of-action-the-day-of-performances-tickets-262439703217 

 Participating Artists: KV Duong, M.Lohrum, The Phantomat, Kirsten Lavers, Hanna ten Doornkaat, Laura Greenway, Carrie Mason, Laure Van Minden, Claire Zakiewicz, Gerald Curtis, Oliver Evelyn-Rahr, Fu LE, Ram Samocha. #drawtoperform #performativedrawing #drawingperformance #artnow #performancedrawing #performanceart #liveart #artinlondon #londongallery #artintheuk #artist #ukartist #drawingnow #livepainting #drawingperformance

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We are looking forward to the upcoming painting performance by artist Claire Zakiewicz. This performance is part of Field of Action - Performative Drawings & Paintings. A Draw to Perform project at Canning Gallery, curated by Ram Samocha. London 5-20 March 2022. Day of Live Performances - Sat 5 March 12:00 - 18:00.

Please come and join us on the day of performances, the workshops, the talk with artists, or just drop by and watch the exhibition at the gallery from 5-20 March. For more info about all events please visit the Draw to Perform website or the Draw to Perform page on Eventbrite.https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/field-of-action-the-day-of-performances-tickets-262439703217

Participating Artists: KV Duong, M. Lohrum, The Phantomat, Kirsten Lavers, Hanna ten Doornkaat, Laura Greenway, Carrie Mason, Laure Van Minden, Claire Zakiewicz, Gerald Curtis, Oliver Evelyn-Rahr, Fu LE, Ram Samocha.

#drawtoperform #performativedrawing #drawingperformance #artnow #performancedrawing #performanceart #liveart #artinlondon #londongallery #artintheuk #artist #ukartist #drawingnow #livepainting #drawingperformance

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We are looking forward to the upcoming collaborative performance by artist Oliver Evelyn-Rahr. Gong, singing and shamanic rhythms will compose and performed by artist Geraldine Gallavardin. 

This performance is part of Field of Action - Performative Drawings & Paintings. A Draw to Perform project at Canning Gallery, curated by Ram Samocha. London 5-20 March 2022. Day of Live Performances - Sat 5 March 12:00 - 18:00. Please come and join us on the day of performances, workshops, panel discussion, or just drop by and watch the exhibition at the gallery from 5-20 March. For more info about all events please visit the Draw to Perform website or the Draw to Perform page on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/field-of-action-day-of-performances-tickets-262439703217 

 Participating Artists: KV Duong,M, Lohrum, The Phantomat, Kirsten Lavers, Hanna ten Doornkaat, Laura Greenway, Carrie Mason, Laure Van Minden, Claire Zakiewicz, Gerald Curtis, Oliver Evelyn-Rahr, Fu LE, Ram Samocha.