After a sold out launch in 2025, 'Beats to Draw to' is back and expanded!

Experience a harmonious blend of art and music, where audiences are invited to participate in creating works of art in the inspiring company of live musical performances.

Hosted at Studio Take Care, this event welcomes artists of all levels, from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic amateurs, to unleash their inner artist while enjoying live music from Naarm’s local scene.

Set to an acoustic soulful vibe, the event will feature costumed life drawing (uninstructed), where the music, model and lighting cues synchronise, allowing us to create a dynamic participatory experience. There will be 3 hours of drawing/performances, followed by an hour to mingle, debrief and chill.

Light snacks will be provided.

This event is presented by South By South East Asian (SXSEA) and Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) as part of Newprint 4, supported by Creative Victoria and Creative Australia.

This event is sponsored by CDW Studios.

Notes! and accessibility info

Bring your own art materials (sketchbooks, charcoal, pencils, etc). Some materials and paper will be provided.
Located in “The Chapel” on the upper level. Not wheelchair accessible.
Access: Entrance will be through a courtyard and up a flight of stairs.
Unisex toilets are available on premises (not fully equipped for accessibility needs).
This event will not feature strobe/flashing lights
Other accessibility info for the venue can be found on this webpage- https://www.studiotakecare.com/accessibility
No one turned away! For those facing financial hardships but would still like to attend, please email us at sxsea.official@gmail.com.

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About the organisers:

SXSEA:

South by South East Asian (SXSEA, pronounced 'sexy') is a Naarm-based initiative that celebrates and supports artists from the Asian diaspora, from the South to the East, offering a platform for them to create freely, without the weight of cultural expectations.

MAV: MAV is a not-for-profit community arts organisation shaped by a team as diverse as the communities it serves. With a deep commitment to culturally diverse arts and artists, MAV supports bold storytelling that helps shape a more just and vibrant multicultural society.

CDW Studios:

CDW Studios is Australia’s No.1 school in Visual Effects & Entertainment Design providing the most up to date and relevant training to become an artist for games, animation and VFX.

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