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Tempe’s Drag & Draw event was a night of art and style

The evening included games, music, a cash bar and more.
By Jennifer GoldbergJune 26, 2024
A trio of drag entertainers sparkle and shine at Tempe Drag & Draw.

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It was a fabulous evening at Tempe Center for the Arts on Saturday during Drag & Draw.

The free event drew artists of all skill levels to the lakeside arts space for a time of sketching local drag entertainers including Eva Angelica Stratton and Savannah Stevens. Visual artists Rachel Bess and Matt Dickson were on hand to lead the open-studio style drawing sessions.

Attendees enjoyed a cash bar and tunes spun by DJ Frietz while they channeled their inner artist.

Here’s a look at the event.

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Jennifer Goldberg is the Senior Editor of Culture at Phoenix New Times. She joined the New Times staff in February 2016. In her role, Jennifer writes and publishes profiles of both local and regional musicians, previews upcoming performances and provides guides on the best of Phoenix’s entertainment scene. She also oversees the Best of Phoenix. Jennifer previously worked for Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. During her career, Jennifer has received awards from the Arizona Press Club, the Arizona Newspaper Association and the American Jewish Press Association. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in English from Arizona State University.

jennifer.goldberg@newtimes.com

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