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New York Life Drawing Directory
Explore New York life drawing sessions organized by county and area.
We're building a curated directory of in-person life drawing sessions across New York. Each listing is reviewed to help artists discover reliable places to practice and connect with their local art community.
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Find life drawing sessions organized by county and area. Each section includes curated listings to help you discover local studios, open sessions, and artist communities.
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Kings County
Explore Brooklyn life drawing opportunities, including recurring drink-and-draw sessions, meetup groups, and community-led figure drawing events.
LocationBrooklyn, NY. Session venues vary by event
ScheduleRecurring meetup sessions. Check the group page for current event dates
CostRecent past events shown at $25
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This Brooklyn-based meetup welcomes artists interested in drawing, painting, and other media from life.
The group description says all skill levels are welcome and sessions are held in Brooklyn wherever space is available.
Recent past events shown on the page were held at Tappeto Volante Gallery, 126 13th St, Brooklyn, NY.
LocationBig Object Studio, 67 West St, Unit 304, Brooklyn, NY
ScheduleFriday night sessions. Recent listing shown at 7:00 PM EDT
CostNot listed in the screenshot
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Greenpoint Figure Drawing describes itself as an inclusive community that brings artists together to draw from a live model.
The group notes that attendees should arrive on time, bring their own supplies and beverages, and the rest is provided.
The event screenshot describes a 3-hour session that begins with quick poses and gradually extends into a final 1-hour pose.
New York County
Browse Manhattan studios, open sessions, museum-based classes, and recurring figure drawing meetups.
LocationNational Arts Club area, Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
ScheduleMeets several times per week. Check the Meetup page for current events
CostRecent events shown at $40-$50
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Drawing New York describes itself as the largest art-making Meetup in the world, with more than 14,000 members.
The group says you do not need to be a club member to attend events at the historic mansion of The National Arts Club.
The page notes that events are offered several times a week, in person and online, for beginners through professional artists.
Queens County
Find Queens-based life drawing sessions and artist communities as more New York listings are verified.
Surrounding New York City Areas
Explore nearby New York City figure drawing options outside the core borough listings as the directory grows.
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Directory disclaimer
Listings will be added gradually and may change over time. Always confirm session details directly with the organizer before attending.