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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.
Looking for online practice too? Visit the full life drawing directory, build a routine with timed pose reference, learn with the gesture drawing path, or practice daily inside Pose Library Studio.
Browse by Region
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 were priced at $25
More details
This Brooklyn-based meetup welcomes artists interested in drawing, painting, and other media from life.
All skill levels are welcome, and sessions are held in Brooklyn wherever space is available.
Recent past events 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
CostVisit the organizer's page for current pricing
More details
Greenpoint Figure Drawing is an inclusive community centered on drawing from a live model.
Attendees should arrive on time, bring their own supplies and beverages, and the rest is provided.
Sessions run for 3 hours, beginning with quick poses and gradually extending 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 were priced at $40-$50
More details
Drawing New York is a large art-making Meetup with more than 14,000 members.
You do not need to be a club member to attend events at the historic mansion of The National Arts Club.
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.