Draw Together Jax, formerly known as Drink and Draw Jax, brought artists and community members together Sunday for the first-ever Draw Together Mini Fest.
The social, art-based fundraiser was designed not only to showcase creativity but also to support GAAM Good, a Jacksonville nonprofit that uses gaming culture to boost community well-being.
Festival activities included quick-draw challenges, sidewalk chalk art and lessons for beginners — like learning how to draw a Pokémon.
“We’ve got something for you, whether we’re teaching how to draw a Pokémon or doing a quick draw where everybody only has five minutes to draw a stranger,” said Ryan Thompson, founder of GAAM Good. “Keep everything fun, and make sure that no matter what your skill level, you have something you can do and some way t