Open Figure Drawing, Inc.

Open Figure Drawing, Inc. Open Figure Drawing is a community-based drawing group that gives people of all abilities an opportunity to draw from an unclothed model. Near Greenway Ave.

We are an incorporated not-for-profit art organization, run by a board of directors and volunteer hosts. OFD's philosophy is to provide an open community studio. We believe that all people have potential. If you can write your name you can learn to draw! We are an incorporated not-for-profit art organization, run by a board of directors and volunteer hosts. Money collected goes to paying the mode

l, the rent, and for snacks. Any surplus goes to equipment and a slush fund for less populated nights. Location:Dowling Art Center, 1632 Hawley Ave, Syracuse, NY (USA). All are welcome!


**May 2024 UPDATE**
We are moving! In May 2024 we will be at the Dowling Art Center. In June 2024 will will move to our new permanent location, Delavan Studios, room 413. openfiguredrawing.com

Some pieces from our session today! Artwork by: Donna deMonte, Scott Shanly, Diane Smith, and Christine Patsos
06/21/2026

Some pieces from our session today!

Artwork by: Donna deMonte, Scott Shanly, Diane Smith, and Christine Patsos

06/19/2026
Scenes and drawings from a Classic Wednesday. We were joined by Violin Rick, who always performs during the 30 minute po...
06/18/2026

Scenes and drawings from a Classic Wednesday. We were joined by Violin Rick, who always performs during the 30 minute pose. Drawings by Scott H., Richard, Dave H., Marius, and Jim Emmons.

Action and drawing from a recent Fifth Sunday. Work by Scott H., Dave H., and Richard.Whenever there is a Fifth Sunday (...
06/18/2026

Action and drawing from a recent Fifth Sunday. Work by Scott H., Dave H., and Richard.

Whenever there is a Fifth Sunday (happens four times a year!) we do Wednesday on Sunday (the Classic Wednesday night schedule) but the model is clothed.

HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. We are enjoying a performance from Violin Rick. Awesome!You never know what’s going to happen at an...
06/18/2026

HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. We are enjoying a performance from Violin Rick. Awesome!

You never know what’s going to happen at an OFD session……..

Some artwork from today’s Long Clothes Session!Art by: Dave Hicock, Sondra, Marius Ifrim, Diane Smith, Tony, Christine P...
06/14/2026

Some artwork from today’s Long Clothes Session!

Art by: Dave Hicock, Sondra, Marius Ifrim, Diane Smith, Tony, Christine Patsos, and Richard Breyer

Another great Wednesday session with some great artists tonight! Thank you Meghan for being a great model as always! Her...
06/11/2026

Another great Wednesday session with some great artists tonight! Thank you Meghan for being a great model as always! Here’s a few pieces from Sharon, Katherine, Jim, Dave, and Richard

Some art from tonight’s session with Featuring works by: Richard Breyer, Marius Ifrim, Meghan Murphy, Dave Hicock, and ...
06/04/2026

Some art from tonight’s session with

Featuring works by: Richard Breyer, Marius Ifrim, Meghan Murphy, Dave Hicock, and Dan Shanahan

Address

501 West Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY
13204

Opening Hours

7pm - 10pm

Telephone

+13154535565

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