Figure Model Sundays - Afternoon Session - July 21 with Moe

*NEW* Starting in July - Non-members may register for MAA Figure Model Sundays sessions!

MAA Figure Model Sundays continues!  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.

Sessions will include short poses ranging from 2 to 15 minutes, with a final long pose lasting about an hour.  Models usually will be nude or semi-nude unless otherwise indicated in the event details below.  Beginning with our July 2024 sessions, both MAA members and non-members are welcome to register. MAA members may also register a non-member guest as well (the non-member price will apply). All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

We are 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.  

Cost of each session to register:

• MAA members:  $10 per person, per session
  
• Non-MAA members:  $20 per person, per session
  

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

Figure Model Sunday event dates and models for July and August 2024 include:

• July 7, 2024 - No session
• July 14, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Jalene
• July 21, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Moe
• July 28, 2024 - No session
• August 4, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Jess
• August 11, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon -Alyona
• August 18, 2024 - No session
• August 25, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon -Sarah

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the July 14 Morning session only; the July 14 afternoon session is found here.  Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, July 14, 2024
• Time:  Morning Session: 9:00 am ET - 12:00 pm ET
• Model: Moe (@moebracy on Instagram).
• Poses: Subject to change.  Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes, 4 x 5 minutes, break; 3 x 10 minutes, break; 2 x 15 minutes, break; long pose for remainder of session. Model will be wearing light/athletic clothing. 
• 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: 

- MAA members:  $10 per session in person or via Zoom. 
- Non-MAA members (including non-member guests of MAA members):  $20 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 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 or screenshots by both in-person and Zoom participants. The cost is $20 for unlimited photos and is payable directly to the model either via cash or via Venmo at https://account.venmo.com/u/moe-bracy.
• Getting there: The Compass Art Center building is at 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD. A free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.