{"id":12706,"date":"2026-02-09T15:14:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbm.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=12706"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:07:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T19:07:09","slug":"the-big-draw","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/nbm.org\/event\/the-big-draw\/","title":{"rendered":"The Big Draw"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discover the power of drawing at the Big Draw Festival! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a full day of playful, hands-on creativity with artists, educators, and cultural partners. Visitors can explore activations and interactive experiences in the Great Hall, including hands-on workshops, storytelling sessions, and opportunities to meet local artists and cultural organizations throughout the day.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"574\">Featured Participants<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"1505\">\n<li data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"695\">\n<p data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"695\"><strong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"598\">Turning the Page<\/strong> \u2013 Engaging families for student success through workshops, museum experiences, and free books.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"781\">\n<p data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"781\"><strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"719\">DC Public Library<\/strong> \u2013 Bringing stories and activities to inspire young readers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"868\">\n<p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"868\"><strong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"808\">Illustrator Trap Bob<\/strong> \u2013 Celebrate her new coloring book launch with a life-sized coloring book!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"989\">\n<p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"927\">Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) MFA Program<\/strong> \u2013 Showcasing innovative illustration and artistic practice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1099\">\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1099\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1020\">National Building Museum<\/strong> \u2013 Hosting activities and exhibitions that celebrate design and architecture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1206\">\n<p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1206\"><strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1142\">National Museum of Women in the Arts<\/strong> \u2013 Championing women in the arts through engaging programming.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1295\">\n<p data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1295\"><strong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1235\">National Postal Museum<\/strong> \u2013 Sharing history, creativity, and cultural storytelling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1393\">\n<p data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1393\"><strong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1316\">Polish Embassy<\/strong> \u2013 <span data-teams=\"true\">Experiencing the work of VR drawing with Tomasz Wiktor, and celebrating the cultural and international connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1505\">\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1505\"><strong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1417\">Positive Chalk DC<\/strong> \u2013 Creating spaces for children and families to imagine and inspire their communities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Urban Sketchers<\/strong> \u2013 Sketching the Museum from new perspectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1534\">Schedule of Events<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1682\"><strong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1600\">10:00\u201311:30 am | Illustrator Trap Bob Coloring Book Workshop<\/strong><br data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1623\" \/>Hands-on coloring workshop led by Illustrator Trap Bob.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1682\"><em>Participants 7 and older are encouraged to pre-register <a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/33\/events\">here<\/a> for FREE coloring book workshop with illustrator Trap Bob. 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