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Life Drawing Sessions - ArtsFairfax

Join open life drawing sessions to hone your figure drawing skills by drawing or painting from live models.

Does this fit your work? 5 questions score every call to your medium, location and budget. Free.

Deadline: rolling, apply anytime
Entry fee: Free
Location: Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Exhibition window: Aug 18, 2026

Heads up: this show’s exhibition window can overlap other calls you enter - the same piece can’t hang in two places at once.Check conflicts →

About

Overview

Del Ray Artisans offers open life drawing sessions for artists of all skill levels. Both nude and clothed models are featured (models will be nude unless otherwise noted). These sessions operate on a drop-in basis with no need to register in advance. Bring your own supplies and join at the gallery to draw or paint from live models.

Key details

Drop-in sessions, no registration required
Easels not supplied but welcome if you bring your own
Pastels, watercolor, and ink permitted; no acrylics or oils
All skill levels welcome

Location & time

2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
August 18, 2026, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

Fee

Free admission.

Organizer

Del Ray Artisans. Follow #dralifedraw or tag @dralifedraw on Instagram to have your work featured.

Media accepted

acrylicdrawinglandscapeoilpastelwatercolor

Entry fee: Free to enter
Eligibility: All skill levels welcome.
Audience: All skill levels

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