This event is in the past.It took place on May 2, 2026 at Drawing New York.
Arts & CraftsArts & CraftsSpend a Saturday drawing from live models alongside up to 100 fellow artists in a marathon of Figure, Portrait, and Fashion sessions. Whether you're submitting work for MoMA-curated judges or just soaking up the creative energy, it's a full day of charcoal, camaraderie, and artistic flow.
live figure models
dry media only
MoMA-curated judges
prize competition
Tips
🎨"encouraging but straight forward" instruction style
🤝"comfortable, friendly and welcoming" — all levels truly welcome
📐bring compact easel (case-by-case approval, not front row)
The Drawing Foundation – All Day Drawing Marathon
Gramercy
Arts & CraftsArts & CraftsSpend a Saturday drawing from live models alongside up to 100 fellow artists in a marathon of Figure, Portrait, and Fashion sessions. Whether you're submitting work for MoMA-curated judges or just soaking up the creative energy, it's a full day of charcoal, camaraderie, and artistic flow.
live figure models
dry media only
MoMA-curated judges
prize competition
Tips
🎨"encouraging but straight forward" instruction style
🤝"comfortable, friendly and welcoming" — all levels truly welcome
📐bring compact easel (case-by-case approval, not front row)
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