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

06/01/2026
Fifth Sundays happen only four times a year, and when it happens we do Wednesday on Sunday clothed. Artwork by Anonymous...
05/31/2026

Fifth Sundays happen only four times a year, and when it happens we do Wednesday on Sunday clothed. Artwork by Anonymous, Dave H., Richard, and Scott H.

Some photos from our Still Life session tonight. Every 4th Thursday, 10$ in room 413 at Delavan Studios
05/29/2026

Some photos from our Still Life session tonight. Every 4th Thursday, 10$ in room 413 at Delavan Studios

Classic Wednesday night! Artwork from Scott H., Marius, Dave “too many dots” Hicock, Richard, Dave M., and new friends A...
05/28/2026

Classic Wednesday night! Artwork from Scott H., Marius, Dave “too many dots” Hicock, Richard, Dave M., and new friends Aidan and Sharon.

On every Fourth Thursday OFD hosts a Still Life session. Bring your materials and see what we’ve put together for you. L...
05/28/2026

On every Fourth Thursday OFD hosts a Still Life session. Bring your materials and see what we’ve put together for you. Like all our Thursday sessions it’s only Ten Dollars!

(We promise that Devil Baby won’t be part of the still life, and that he will behave himself)

Classic Wednesday! Artists in action at Open Figure Drawing.
05/28/2026

Classic Wednesday! Artists in action at Open Figure Drawing.

The man in action. It’s Chuck Night here at OFD.
05/28/2026

The man in action. It’s Chuck Night here at OFD.

Artwork from Wednesday on a Sunday session by Dan S., Dave H., Lucie W., Richard B., Jonny S., Meg H., and Christine P.
05/24/2026

Artwork from Wednesday on a Sunday session by Dan S., Dave H., Lucie W., Richard B., Jonny S., Meg H., and Christine P.

Artwork from IFD’s katest Classic Wednesday session by Richard, Dave H., new friends Jenna and Nina, Jim Emmons, and Sco...
05/21/2026

Artwork from IFD’s katest Classic Wednesday session by Richard, Dave H., new friends Jenna and Nina, Jim Emmons, and Scott H. OFD has been meeting every Wednesday night for 37 years!

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501 West Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY
13204

Opening Hours

7pm - 10pm

Telephone

+13154535565

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