World Art Day is an international celebration of art that takes place every year on April 15th. The day was created by the International Association of Art (IAA/AIAP), a UNESCO partner organization, to promote awareness of creative activity worldwide.
The idea of World Art Day was proposed at the 17th General Assembly of the International Association of Art in 2011 and was officially recognized the following year on April 15th, 2012. The date was chosen in honor of Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday, as he is considered one of the greatest artists of all time.
The purpose of World Art Day is to raise awareness of the importance of art in our lives and to encourage people to participate in and support artistic expression. The day is celebrated around the world through various events and activities, including art exhibitions, workshops, performances, and public art installations.
World Art Day aims to promote the role of art as a tool for social change, education, and cultural understanding. It is an opportunity for people to appreciate and celebrate the diversity of artistic expression across cultures and throughout history.
The Paintbrush
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Splash of grenadine
Combine vodka, blue curaçao, and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Add a splash of grenadine to create a layered effect that resembles a paintbrush dipped in paint.
The Color Wheel
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup
- Dash of orange bitters
- Edible flowers, for garnish
Combine gin, St-Germain, lemon juice, honey syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with edible flowers in various colors to represent the color wheel.
The Artisan
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- Dash of orange bitters
- Orange peel, for garnish
Combine bourbon, sweet vermouth, triple sec, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into a glass. Garnish with an orange peel twisted to resemble a paintbrush.
The Artichoke
- 2 oz artichoke liqueur
- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup
- Thyme sprig, for garnish
Combine artichoke liqueur, gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with a thyme sprig to represent the shape of an artichoke.
The Brushstroke
- 2 oz mezcal
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz agave nectar
- 1/4 oz activated charcoal
- Pinch of smoked salt
- Dehydrated lime wheel, for garnish
Combine mezcal, lime juice, agave nectar, activated charcoal, and smoked salt in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel to represent a brushstroke.
The Pop Art
- 2 oz raspberry vodka
- 1 oz grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Splash of club soda
- Pop Rocks candy, for garnish
Combine raspberry vodka, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Add a splash of club soda and garnish with Pop Rocks candy for a fun and playful pop art-inspired cocktail.
The Dali
- 2 oz absinthe
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Dash of grenadine
- Mint sprig, for garnish
Combine absinthe, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Add a dash of grenadine to create a surrealistic effect. Garnish with a mint sprig to represent Dali’s famous mustache.
The Jackson Pollock
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Splash of grenadine
- Splash of club soda
- Edible flowers, for garnish
Combine vodka, blue curaçao, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Add a splash of grenadine to create a colorful effect. Top with a splash of club soda and garnish with edible flowers to represent a Jackson Pollock painting.
The Warhol
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz peach liqueur
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/4 oz grenadine
- Orange peel, for garnish
Combine gin, peach liqueur, orange juice, lemon juice, and grenadine in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with an orange peel cut into the shape of a Campbell’s Soup can to represent Andy Warhol’s famous pop art.
Remember, the key to having fun and unexpected cocktails on World Art Day is to be creative and playful. Experiment with unique ingredients and decorations to create a truly memorable experience. Cheers to a fun and artful World Art Day!