2026 Fill'er Up Sketchbook Challenge

Join us for our 15th year of the ARTiculations Fill'er Up Sketchbook Challenge! 
MARCH 1ST TO 31ST, 2026

For fifteen years we have been coming together in Art-making solidarity to get you through the winter slump by challenging YOU to fill up an old sketchbook or start a new one!

What began as a simple invitation to make art every day has grown into something that is so much more;  thousands of sketchbook pages created by participants near and far!

Drawings. Paintings. Experiments. Ideas. Messy pages. Breakthroughs.

What's the Challenge?

Throughout March, commit to making art every day by filling up an old sketchbook or starting a new one. Whether you sketch, paint, write, or explore any creative outlet, the challenge is to engage in one creative activity every day. It's open to everyone regardless of age, ability, or interpretation.

The goal is simple:
Make Art Every Day!

Why Join?

Because creative momentum can open up new pathways!
Because daily practice builds confidence!
Because winter is long!
And, because making things regularly and imperfectly is easier when you’re doing it alongside others.

By signing up, you become part of a supportive community of Sketchbook Challengers aiming to beat the last of the winter blues through art. This challenge offers independent exploration with built-in accountability and motivation.

What's Included?

All Registrations Include:

• Month-long access to our exclusive online platform, The ARTiculations Community Hub. A space to share your progress, connect with fellow challengers, offer encouragement, and build creative accountability.
• Weekly newsletters with spotlights on fellow challengers.
• Daily prompts, creative activities, articles and more
• Online sketchbook meetups
• In person sketchbook events
• Exclusive discounts on other Courses happening at ARTiculations this March
• Exhibition participation

Why a private online group? We love that it’s a secure, ad-free space off Facebook - accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile. Join us and feel the creative community vibe!

Take a look at our sign up packages

Tier 1 ($5) COUNT ME IN:

Weekly newsletters, online meetups, in person events, Sketchbook Club access, daily prompts & activities, and exhibition registration.

Tier 2 ($25) COUNT ME IN AND I NEED A SKETCHBOOK:

Everything in Tier 1 plus a NEW limited edition 2026 7x10 sketchbook by Ecojot.
Cover illustration by Heather Phillips & screen-printed in-house by Erin MacKeen. Made in Canada!
*Available for pick up Friday February 27th, 2026

Tier 3 ($40) COUNT ME IN + GIVE ME AN ART SUPPLY SURPRISE PACK:

Everything in Tier 1 plus a surprise pack of curated art supplies. This does not include a sketchbook so we can pack in lots of exciting materials! BYOS (Bring Your Own Sketchbook).
*Available for pick up Friday February 27th, 2026

Tier 4 ($75): COUNT ME IN + SKETCHBOOK MORNINGS

Everything in Tier 1 plus daily 8 AM Zoom sketchbook meetups throughout March.
For inspiration and accountability! Come for one, a few, or all 31 days - whatever fits your schedule!

Tier 5 ($135): COUNT ME IN + THE WORKS!

Everything from every tier: newsletters, sketchbook, art supply pack, AND Sketchbook Mornings.
*Sketchbook & Surprise Pack available for pick up Friday February 27th, 2026

Art for All (Free):

Tier 1 benefits at no cost. Don't let financial barriers stop you *sketchbook assistance available upon request.

*NEW Support a Sketcher Patron ($5):

By community request; We've introduced a Support a Sketcher Patron option. This is a pay-it-forward contribution that helps support and sustain this community initiative! (Not a registration)

By community request; We’ve introduced a Support a Sketcher Patron option.

Events During the Challenge

Online Sketchbook Meetups

Hosted in the ARTiculations Community Hub

Sunday, March 1, 7 PM - Kickoff Meetup
Monday, March 9, 7 PM - Monthly Meetup 
Sunday, March 22, 7:00 PM - Meetup 
Monday, March 30, 7:00 PM - Closing Meetup

In-Person Events (Included for Challengers)
Registration opens March 1st, 10:00am

We are but a wee shop! Spots for in person events are limited and registration is required. 
Sketchbook Challenge Participants receive free access via discount code found in your February 28th Welcome Email.

Mindful Mark Making
Thursday, March 5, 6:30-8:30 PM

Art Journalling Sampler Workshop
Saturday, March 14, 2-4 PM
 
March Break Sketch Day (Celebrate Still Life!)
Wednesday, March 18, 12-4 PM  Drop-In 

Sketch Party @ Mrs Huizenga 
Wednesday, April 1, 7-9 PM 

Courses Supporting Your Sketchbook Practice

These are Separate paid programs.
Ask for your 5% off Discount Code when you register for Sketchbook Challenge!

Sat/Sun, March 7 & 8 - Drawing with Felt & Thread
Taking your mark making off the page and into a new medium.

Friday, March 27 - Watch & Swatch: Howl's Moving Castle
If you like Gouache and beautiful films - this one's for you.

Sunday, March 29 - Cultivating Creative Practice
Explore your creative practice and how it syncs with the seasons.

Post-Challenge Programming

Fill’er Up Group Exhibition
April 10 - June 13, 2026

Every participant, regardless of number of pages filled, is invited to participate in the FILL’ER UP Group Exhibition from April 10th to June 13th, 2026. Books will be featured on our Insta Live Art Lunch Breaks that take place weekly throughout the show. No matter how many pages you fill, be part of it! 

Submission Requirement:
To be part of the exhibition, you must submit a bound sketchbook. Loose pages, single-page submissions, or torn-out sheets will not be accepted.
Drop Off Dates: April 1-8, 2026 *NO DROP OFF April 3, 5 & 6

Instagram Lunch Sketchbook Flip-Throughs 
Wednesdays at noon, April 15 - June 10

Exhibition Closing Reception
Saturday June 13th, 2-5pm 

Stay Connected!

Tag us on social media @ARTiculations_TO and use #FillerUpSketchbookChallenge to share your journey.

Let's make March a month filled with art, creativity, and community!