# Event Details - **Event Name**: Monster Drawing Rally - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: 1708 Gallery's 17th annual Monster Drawing Rally, is a high energy, family-friendly art-making event featuring 80 artists creating art LIVE!About this EventMonster Drawing RallySaturday, August 22, 2026, 12:00-5:30pm$5 suggested admission. Kids are free!1708 Gallery's 17th annual Monster Drawing Rally, is a high energy, family-friendly art-making event that features 80 of Richmond’s best and brightest artists creating new artwork in front of a live audience.Across four one-hour shifts, 20 artists work alongside one another each hour. Artists range from college students to seasoned professionals who are working in a variety of media including watercolor, acrylic, collage, and more. Once an artist completes an artwork, it is hung on the wall for viewing and purchase. Each completed artwork is offered at a set price of $100.As part of our commitment to supporting artists, all participants receive 50% commission on any sale, with remaining proceeds going directly to support 1708’s exhibitions and programs.MDR features a chalkboard wall and a special half-hour shift for our youth artists.Philly Vegan and Scoop II will be parked outside selling food and ice cream!$5 suggested admission. Kids are free!Image: Artwork courtesy of Peter Fraser and Marty Alexeenko https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/81e5cf20-9e2b-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/81f58690-9e2b-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w740-h740-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8203b760-9e2b-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/monster-drawing-rally/100001992583477821 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, kids, exhibitions, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: 319 W Broad St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 319 W Broad St - **lat**: 37.547299 - **long**: -77.4454031 - **full address**: 319 W Broad St, 319 West Broad Street, Richmond, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Monster Drawing Rally - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1e312f2cc3c69521f0e00b2e4818b3f8ac7a06ca1d5c9c169ac0136dcf55a448-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcfdfaf1-gmir.jpg?v=1782444846 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Monster Drawing Rally being held? - **A:** Monster Drawing Rally takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 319 W Broad St, 319 West Broad Street, Richmond, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Monster Drawing Rally? - **A:** Monster Drawing Rally is organized by 1708 Gallery Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Monster Drawing Rally is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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