Open Figure Drawing, Inc.

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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 model, 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

We have an extra special Speed Drawing session tomorrow! Wear a costume, bring a sketchbook and draw some of your friend...
10/15/2026

We have an extra special Speed Drawing session tomorrow! Wear a costume, bring a sketchbook and draw some of your friends and monsters! It is Friday October 16th at 7! It is only $10! We hope to scare you there!

Another great Wednesday session with an outstanding group of artists as always! Thank you Meg Anne for modeling for us t...
10/15/2026

Another great Wednesday session with an outstanding group of artists as always! Thank you Meg Anne for modeling for us tonight!

This is Dan The Man!
10/11/2026

This is Dan The Man!

Artwork by Marius, Doug, Ellison, Dave H., Scott S., Diane, Tony, and Lucie.Join us every Sunday! Next week is our Long ...
10/11/2026

Artwork by Marius, Doug, Ellison, Dave H., Scott S., Diane, Tony, and Lucie.

Join us every Sunday! Next week is our Long Pose N**e session.

Artwork from our recent Long Pose Clothed session by Dan The Man and Minerva.
10/11/2026

Artwork from our recent Long Pose Clothed session by Dan The Man and Minerva.

Second Sunday around these parts means a Long Pose Clothed session and this time we got OFD board president Scott to pos...
10/11/2026

Second Sunday around these parts means a Long Pose Clothed session and this time we got OFD board president Scott to pose. We have shots of artists at work, as well as a Model’s Eye View of the artists.

Another great Wednesday Session with a bunch of talented artists here at the Delavan Studios! Thank you to our model Ste...
10/08/2026

Another great Wednesday Session with a bunch of talented artists here at the Delavan Studios! Thank you to our model Steve!

Artwork from a longer pose at today’s Themed Session, which we do every First Sunday.Work by Dave H., Tony, Marius, Rich...
10/04/2026

Artwork from a longer pose at today’s Themed Session, which we do every First Sunday.
Work by Dave H., Tony, Marius, Richard, Diane, Alastair, and Scott H.

Ten minute drawings from today’s Themed Session. Work by Marius, Tony, Dave H., and Scott H.
10/04/2026

Ten minute drawings from today’s Themed Session. Work by Marius, Tony, Dave H., and Scott H.

HAPPENING NOW!! Julius Caesar is in the house and is graciously granting us the opportunity to draw him! All Hail Mighty...
10/04/2026

HAPPENING NOW!! Julius Caesar is in the house and is graciously granting us the opportunity to draw him! All Hail Mighty Caesar!

OFD does a Themed session on the First Sunday of every month. Join us!

Drawing is always better than Doomscrolling!

Address

501 West Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY
13204

Opening Hours

7pm - 10pm

Telephone

+13154535565

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