Figure Model Sundays (New Location!!) - Afternoon Session - April 7 with Sheba

NEW LOCATION!! Beginning with our April 7, 2024, sessions, MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Atelier's NEW LOCATION at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

MAA is offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  Each session costs $10 per person per session to register.  You must be an MAA member to register; however, you may also register a non-member guest as well. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.

Upcoming Figure Model Sunday event dates and models include:

• April 7, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Sheba 
• April 14, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Moe
  
• April 21, 2024 - Morning - Tom; Afternoon - Ramond
• April 28, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Lii Lii

If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.

Event details below are for the April 7 Afternoon session only; the April 7 morning session as well as upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions is posted here.  

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024
• Time:  Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm ET - 4:00 pm ET
• Model: Sheba (@blueriverdream on Instagram).
• Poses: Subject to change; generally, pose schedule remains: 5 x 2 minutes, 4 x 5 minutes, break; 3 x 10 minutes, break; 2 x 15 minutes, break; then a long pose for remainder of session (approx 45-60 minutes of drawing time). Model will be unclothed or wearing light clothing or costume. 
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: $10 per session in person or via Zoom. Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the $10 registration fee applies for each session.
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots:  This model permits photos for in-person artists only. $10 fee is payable directly to the model via cash, PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo.
• Getting there (PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION ADDRESS!):  MAA Figure Model Sundays will be at the Compass Art Center building beginning with our April 7, 2024, sessions.  The Compass Art Center building at 10335 Kensington Parkway in Kensington, MD. A free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.