Open Studio
Share, Create and Have Fun!
Looking to join a group of artists that meets weekly and have fun? Cumming Arts Center invites you to Open Studio!
Let’s face it, not everyone has precious studio space to create, or sometimes you would like to get together with friends who love to create and help inspire each other. Bring a friend or schedule a group!
All mediums welcome (except for clay, metal soldering, or glass).
Different Options NOW AVAILABLE:
STILL LIFE | REGULAR | LIVE MODEL
See below for details!
WHERE: Cumming Arts Center, 111 Pilgrim Mill Road | Cumming, GA 30040
Available Open Studios:
Wednesdays
STILL LIFE
COST: $5.00 Donation requested
WHEN: Wednesdays, 11:00am – 3:00pm
(except when noted)
Cumming Arts Center member will set up a different still-life each Wednesday in the upstairs gallery.
If you are unable to climb stairs, please mention it in the comment/message section of the form below before the Wednesday you plan to attend and we will arrange a still-life set up on the main floor.
Thursdays & Fridays
STANDARD
COST: $5.00 Donation requested
WHEN: Thursdays & Fridays, 11:00am – 3:00pm
(except when noted)
Regular open studio is available in the upstairs classroom.
Still-Life set ups will NOT be available on these studio dates.
new Select Saturdays
LIVE MODEL
COST: $20 for Members | $25 for Non-Members
WHEN: Select Saturdays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
AGE: 16+
Minimum 4 participants | Maximum 10 participants
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
(SIGN UP BELOW)
All sessions will be held upstairs in the large gallery / classroom.
This will be a costumed model in one pose for the three hour session, with 20min intervals. You can do multiple sketches or work on one longer pose.
Paint or draw – easels and tables provided. Just bring your supplies.
This is an open studio, so it’s self-directed, no instruction. All levels appropriate.
Hone your skills in painting or drawing from life.
Please be courteous to all participants and model by being on time and quiet when moving around the room. Please ask the model prior, if you would like to take one or two photos for reference, but the main purpose of this exercise is to observe and practice the human form from self study.
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- MODEL: Annie Jefferson
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- MODEL: Brian Dinardo
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- MODEL: Lillian Sickler
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- MODEL: Catherine Pica
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- MODEL: Gordon Shriver
Open Studio Guidelines
- Artists must bring all supplies and materials (Cumming Arts Center provides some supplies, see note below). Artists are welcome to bring floor stools, chair pads and special easel lighting (we recommend extension cords if bringing lights).
- Register below (We need to know how many are attending!).
- Artists must bring a container with lid for cleaning brushes.
- Artists will not be allowed to wash brushes in sinks. Odorless turpentine/solvents only.
- Artists must take all work and supplies home, storage is not available at any time.
- All Artists must clean up and leave workspace as it was found.
- OPEN STUDIO space is located on second level unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: The Cumming Arts Center will provide 6ft tables with paper covering, table painting easels, and chairs.
Register below so we know you’re planning to attend.
Please note: Still-Life and regular open studio will not be available on days when the CAC has special events or classes planned. See registration form below for Open Studio schedule.
Questions?
Contact: The Cumming Arts Center | SawneeArt@gmail.com or (678)-936-6422