battle of creativity

ART BATTLE LONDON III

Art Battle London III in collaboration with London Drawing is supported by Cowling & Wilcox Art Shops

On the 23rd April Kamio will host the third ART BATTLE LONDON.

This unique social art event has been gathering a cult following in Manchester over the last three years. The premise is that 10 artists have 30 minutes to paint, draw and create on a blank A3 canvas in two rounds, the audience are given tokens when they enter and vote on the rounds resulting in an Art Battle Champion – the atmosphere is clubby, yet relaxed and very supportive. It is being touted as the most inclusive arts event ever, ‘art by the people for the people’. The art on the night gets auctioned off in a silent auction with money split between the artist and a local charity. It is an event that has to be attended to really understand the atmosphere – like an open mic night for artists, but more fun.

Two seasoned art crusaders, Carlotta Allum of the arts charity ‘Stretch’ and Dean Stalham formally of ‘Arts Saves Lives’, attended the events in Manchester and immediately fell in love with the concept. Carlotta said, ‘‘It was unlike any arts event I had ever been to, really supportive, accessible and fun. I am always interested in new and exciting ways of ‘presenting’ art and opening it up to a new audience, I immediately wanted to take part and to somehow use the format to encourage other people to have a go’’

Shoreditch Legend DAVE LUBIN will be playing strictly vinyl with Nick Spiers - charity auction for Great Ormond Street Hospital on the night.

Art Battle London is continuing its exciting collaboration with LONDON DRAWING and adding a life drawing or theatre element to the evening, with cabaret and a DJ it is a spectacular evening. Artists can choose to draw from the models or not. It is a chance to support local artists and have a great evening.Do follow our FACEBOOK page and instagram @artbattlelondon