Sketching is a fun way for children to focus and see things previously unnoticed in the built environment, and to better understand the various aspects of architecture, such as functionality and artistry.
The value of sketching is necessary in the field of architecture. Architects know this. Drawing affects how the brain compartmentalizes and disseminates information. Sketching allows for one to focus and see things previously unnoticed, or to connect how the building sits within its environment. It creates a shift in thought and opens the mind to new ideas.
The AIA Long Beach / South Bay has been holding a Kids Draw Architecture event every fall since 2017!
The 2023 Kids Draw Architecture event was held on the outdoor plaza of Environ Architecture in Long Beach. All the attendees toured the architecture firm office space after completing their drawings and took home sketch books!
The 2022 event was held at the Billie Jean King Main Library in Downtown Long Beach. Kids of all ages participated.
The 2021 event took place at the Rancho Los Cerritos and was a great success!
Due to the limitation of COVID-19, in 2020 the Kids Draw one-day event was all month-long. Children up to young adults were encouraged to watch this “Learn to Sketch” video . Be sure to check out last year’s photo album.
View the 2019 California statewide Kids Draw photo album.
