The Art List New York City

THE ART LIST NEW YORK CITY

Figure drawing, painting & sculpture in New York City

Discover figure-art studios, classes, events, artwork, and modeling opportunities across New York City.

An independent guide to figure art in New York City

We connect a vibrant community of studios, artists, models, and art enthusiasts, making it easy to discover and participate in figure art across NYC. Listings are independently curated from studio and organizer information. Suggestions and corrections are always welcome.

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STUDIOS & EVENTS

Discover studios
and events across NYC

Find figure drawing, painting, and sculpture classes, open sessions, workshops, and special events in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond.

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A cozy indoor setting with a group of people seated in a circle, participating in a workshop or discussion. A woman is speaking while sitting on a chair, and a bicycle hangs on the wall. The room has plants, bookshelves filled with books, and a warm atmosphere.

The Brooklyn Loft
Brooklyn (Bushwick)
Figure drawing, painting, community

A collage of four portraits displayed on a wall, featuring various styles. The top left shows a male sketch in profile, the top right displays a woman in a blue dress seated on a bench, the bottom left features a woman with long hair in a yellow shawl, and the bottom right depicts a man in a leather jacket, looking directly at the viewer.

The Art Students League
Manhattan (Midtown)
Classes, workshops, open studio

A bright pottery studio featuring four unglazed clay vases of varying sizes on a workbench, with two artists working at tables in the background.

Sculpture Space NYC
Queens (Long Island City)
Sculpture, figure drawing, workshops

MODEL OPPORTUNITIES

Become a Figure Model in NYC

Interested in modeling for artists? Find figure modeling opportunities with drawing, painting, and sculpture classes across NYC. All genders, body types, backgrounds, and experience levels are welcome.

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ART ARCHIVE

Figure Drawing, Painting
& Sculpture

Explore a growing collection of artworks created in figure art studios and life drawing sessions across New York City and beyond.

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“Art gives form to what we see and to what we feel.”

— Henri Matisse

“Drawing is not what one sees, but what one can make others see.”

— Edgar Degas