Drawing Projects UK is a non-profit centre for research, development, production and promotion of exhibitions, events and workshops in drawing and contemporary art.

Drawing Projects UK provides a space for drawing – where you can see, make and discuss drawing - and aims to promote, develop and build a community through drawing in a local, regional, national and international context.

Formed in 2009 by Professor Anita Taylor to develop and promote research initiatives in drawing, including the Jerwood Drawing Prize, the new centre opened at Bridge House in Trowbridge in 2015.

Built in 1929, Bridge House is a landmark building adjacent to Trowbridge railway station. It houses the Drawing Projects UK office, The Drawing Centre project space and training room, meeting rooms, workspaces for artists, designers, makers and creative, cultural and educational enterprises and Studio Café.

Programmes include exhibitions, drawing sessions, projects, workshops, talks and events and we can provide professional development services for artists, curators and arts organisations.

What's happening at Drawing Projects

Image: Curtis Holder, courtesy of the artist; Echoes of Eshu II, 2024, coloured pencil on paper, 150 x 121cm

Drawing Session with Curtis Holder on Friday 10 October

Join this Drawing Session with Curtis Holder at Trinity Buoy Wharf on Friday 10 October at 5pm and explore the ideas behind his drawing, Echoes of Eshu II, 2024, included in the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2025 exhibition. Book for the 1.5 hour Drawing Session here. Part of the Daily Drawing Programme for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2025...

27-09-2025

Images: L: Eric Butcher, T/R. 1058, 2025; R: Eleanor Wood, Dust Jacket Series 3, 2024

Drawing Discussion with Eric Butcher & Eleanor Wood - 14…

Join us for this online Drawing Discussion, where we will hear from two artists - Eric Butcher and Eleanor Wood - about their drawings included in the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2025 exhibition as part of the daily drawing programme accompanying the exhibition. The discussion will be convened by Anita Taylor, and there will be a Q&A session with...

27-09-2025

Anita Taylor introduction the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2024

Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2025 - An Introduction for …

Join us at Trinity Buoy Wharf for this introduction to the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2025 especially designed for those working in education to find out more about the exhibition and the education pack on Thursday 9 October at 5.30pm. There will be a welcome and introduction to the exhibition and education pack by Anita Taylor and Chloe Briggs...

27-09-2025

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Drawing Symposium Drawing Sessions at Trinity Buoy Wharf

Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2025 - Education & Even…

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2025 exhibition is accompanied by a range of educational materials including a fully illustrated publication, an education pack, and a daily programme of events to join in during the exhibition from 9-19 October 2025. The educational programme and materials aim to engage a wide audience with the annual open exhibition from children to adults, artists and experts...

14-09-2025

Alison Turnbull, Beijing, 2025, ink on printed paper, 25.5 x 36cm

TRINITY BUOY WHARF DRAWING PRIZE 2025 Shortlist and Exhibiti…

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2025 will announce £27,000 of awards for contemporary drawing on Wednesday 8 October at Trinity Buoy Wharf in London. The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2025 exhibition and shortlist includes 82 drawings by 76 artists eligible for awards with a total prize fund of £25,000. A further 21 drawings by 20 practitioners shortlisted for the Working Drawing Award of £2,000. The free exhibition will be open daily from Thursday 9...

12-08-2025

Trinity Buoy Wharf Working Drawing Award 2024. Image: Drawing Projects UK

Trinity Buoy Wharf Working Drawing Award 2025 - Call for En…

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Working Drawing Award aims to explore and enhance our understanding of working drawings today. A worldwide Call for Entries for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Working Drawing Award 2025 is now open until Thursday 17 July 2025.  Architects, designers, engineers, makers, planners, scientists, amongst others who make drawings from which something can be made, fabricated, constructed or explained are invited to enter the...

09-04-2025

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