Centre for Recent Drawing facts for kids
The Centre for Recent Drawing (C4RD) is a special place in London where you can see amazing drawings. It's not about selling art; it's about showing off new drawings and helping people learn more about drawing. The centre also encourages everyone to enjoy and understand drawing. Andrew Hewish started C4RD in 2004.
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What is the Centre for Recent Drawing?
The Centre for Recent Drawing, or C4RD, is like a museum just for drawings. It's a non-commercial space, which means it doesn't try to sell the art it shows. Instead, its main goal is to share drawings with the public and create a place for people to talk about art.
Who Shows Their Art at C4RD?
Since 2004, C4RD has displayed drawings by many different people. You can see art from:
- Well-known artists
- New artists who are just starting out
- Illustrators and designers
- Architects
- Art therapists
- Musicians
- Art students from top schools like the Royal Academy and Royal College of Art
How Does C4RD Work?
C4RD is a non-profit organisation. This means it doesn't aim to make money. It's run by volunteers who give their time to keep the centre going. The centre relies on donations from people who want to support its mission.
Why is C4RD Different?
The centre was created to be a unique art space in London. Many art places in London are focused on selling art. C4RD is different because it shows drawings without worrying about sales. It focuses on recent drawings, which are often newer and less about what's popular in the art market.
C4RD acts like a meeting point for different parts of the art world. It connects:
- Artists in their studios
- Art colleges and schools
- People using drawing in therapy or architecture
- The general public
It helps artists show their work and learn about putting together exhibitions. It also adds to what art colleges teach and helps everyone share the experience of drawing.
