Announcing The Participating Artists For Mocad’s Annual Monster Drawing Rally

Join us for our 12th Annual Monster Drawing Rally Live Drawing Event + Fundraiser for the whole family! Detroit, MI — The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit’s wildly popular live drawing event and fundraiser is back and better than ever! This exciting event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to watch artists in action, creating artwork in real-time. During three one-hour shifts, local artists will be drawing their hearts out. Each piece will be bagged, tagged, and available for you to buy your favorite work of art right then and there for just $50 each! When you purchase a Monster Drawing Rally piece, you help to support the incredible artists, performers, and speakers who travel from near and far to bring their work to us and the cultural vibrancy of our city. Unique, one-of-a-kind art pieces make great gifts and support a young Museum that dreams big. Your purchase and attendance help provide our community with ground-breaking exhibitions and not-to-be-missed live programming. This year, we have 116 participating artists! To date, over 900 artists have participated in Monster Drawing Rally, generously donating their talent, time, and artwork to MOCAD. This fundraiser is an extraordinarily interactive gathering to view new talent, support the Detroit artistic community, and MOCAD’s programming all at once.

Participating Artists ARTISTS ROUND 1, 5:30–6:30PM Aidel Finman Alex Fischer Alice V. Schneider Allison Janicki ALPHONSO COX Ashley McFadden Asia Hassan Brandon Slewion Brent Mosser Codi Barbini Dalia Reyes Emma Greschak erik mylenek Hana Ichikawa Helena Hill (Lenasscanvas) Imani Smith Jacob Smith (mazysuzan) Jasmin Smith (Jazzy Aris) Jennifer Gustafson (Very Large) Jon Wilcox Kelly Vander Kley Keto Green Kevin Joy Kimberly Copeland (KIMIK) Kristi Spence Law Stout Marjorie Gaber (Marge Makes Comics) Mark Sarmel Michael DuPree Michael Ross Mike Williams Nathaniel Edmiston ngianhormua yang Nick Pizaña Olivia Beelby (ORB) Paige Showalter (PaigeyKat) Poppy Lyttle-king Rachelle Tolwin Rola Kadi Stacey Malasky Talon Adams William Bevan ARTISTS ROUND 2, 7:00–8:00PM Amelia Burns Anna van Schaap Anthony Reed (Ren) Bri Frey Chyna Jones Deymachah Brown Earl Williams (Davinci Detroit) Evan Condron Gyona Rice Heidi Kumao Izaiah Ford Jamario/Thalamus Morris James Alexander Jennifer Gariepy Jess Fendo Jessica Livingston John Dominguez Joseph Fuentes Kamiko Duncan Kar Devidasi Kate Maggart Kathryn Poremski Kayla Stafford (Kayla Renela) Laney Taylor Lar Yang (Lartheealien) Libby Anderson Martyna Alexander Melanie Janisse Melinda Ruth Rushing Natalie Berry & Trevor Stone Nicole Miazgowicz Noel Vitale Philip Carrel Rachelle Baker Ravyn Dobine Sarah Nesbitt sarah cohen Scott Everett Zeke Emmanue ARTISTS ROUND 2, 8:30-9:30PM Anica Presley Anthea Calhoun Brook Banham Christopher Morris (CWM) Corrie Baldauf Craig Paul Nowak Danielle Ward (Danyeller) Darrell J. Dinges Diamond Coleman Gary Schwartz Genevieve Klick Jacob Dombrowski James Cherewick Jeff Cancelosi Jennifer Mones (Senomneart) Jim Cherewick (Gymsee) Jinx Kay (HiJiN(X)) Jocelyn O’Leary Krysti Soence Lindy Marie Shewbridge Martina Sanroman Mason Sultana Matt Thornton (Emskript) Maurice Greenia (Maugre) Megan Major Nathan Margoni Pauly M. Everett Roy Sproule Sarms Jabra Sean Bieri Steven Shik Timothy Smith Toby Millman Trae IsAAc Troy Rushing

A cash bar with specialty drinks and snacks will be available. This year’s special musical guest is DJ LADYLIKE. MC Miz Korona will lead the crowd as the artists draw during this fun-filled night. Saturday, June 8, 2024 Doors open at 5:00pm Shift 1: 5:30-6:30pm Shift 2: 7:00-8:00pm Shift 3: 8:30-9:30pm Admission: $10 (Free for MOCAD Members) Visit our Membership page to join or renew today! About MOCAD The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) presents exhibitions and programs that explore the best of contemporary art, connecting Detroit and the global art world. MOCAD focuses on art as a means to nurture social change and human understanding, reflecting our community. We encourage innovative experimentation by artists, musicians, makers, cultural producers, and scholars to enrich all who participate and to educate visitors of all ages in the power of art. Whether from Detroit or worldwide, we welcome creative voices who can guide us to an equitable and inclusive future. We believe that art can change us, and it’s our responsibility to hold a space where challenge, acceptance, hope, and beauty can coincide. General Media Inquiries [email protected] Monster Drawing Rally is an event concept originally developed by Southern Exposure in San Francisco, CA, who proudly share it as an open source fundraising model. MDR combines the energy of a monster truck rally with the creativity and brilliance of the local art community.