Art and Design DRAW-A-THON & Fundraiser 17!

*All visitors must show proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination to enter a DOE school building. Visitors do not include students attending school or school related activities in a DOE school building. Thank you*

A fun artistic way for us to raise money and practice our craft. Grab your sketchbook, paints, brushes, pens; whatever your medium and join us as we bring back this amazing event to the school. This event is unique among draw-a-thons because it introduces the tradition of live model drawing to high school art students. The nine-hour drawing and painting event will provide an opportunity for art students and professional artists to work side by side from a group of live models. Poses will vary from short sessions of five minutes, twenty minutes and one hour poses. Extended poses of three and six hours will also be available. There will be a dedicated room for costume (heroic/cosplay) figure drawing and a separate room for nude/traditional figure drawing.

Students under 18 years of age will be required to submit a consent form signed by a parent prior to the event or they must be accompanied by a parent to the event to be granted access to the nude modelling section.  .

STUDENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM TO ENTER THE NUDE MODELING SECTION OF THE EVENT. CONSENT FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE TICKETING AREA. STUDENTS WITHOUT A CONSENT FORM WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE COSTUME MODELING AREA ONLY. CLICK HERE  for the Draw-A-Thon Parental Consent and NYCDOE Photo Consent to access the consent forms.

Current Art & Design Students Only $5.00 (Eventbrite fee included)

HS (non Art & Design student) & College Students $10  

Current Paid Alumni Member $20   

Adults $25    

New Alumni Member & Ticket $35 (Membership $25, Ticket $10)

Middle School Student and One Parents $10.00

NYCDOE Teachers $10.00

Current Art & Design Students Only $5.00

HS & College Students $15 (must show school ID)    

Adults $30

New Alumni Member & Ticket $45 (Membership $25, Ticket $20)

Middle School Student and One Parent $15 at the door

NYCDOE Teachers w/ID $10.00 at the door

Middle school students interested in attending Art and Design are cordially invited to join us! Bring your pencils and your art pads. Meet some of our staff, students, and alumni. Middle school students must be accompanied by a paid parent/guardian who must stay with the student throughout the event.

The costume modeling section will be available to all ages. Students under the age of 16 who do not attend the High School of Art and Design must be accompanied by a parent to attend the nude section.

The High School of Art and Design and SIA have a long tradition of producing the finest creative talent in film, comics, fashion and architecture. Your participation will assist our Alumni Association in providing art supplies and scholarships for the A&D students.

We encourage all artists, students, professionals, parents and teachers to join us and create some art! Light refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the day.



This event is brought to you by the High School of Art and Design and the Art and Design Alumni Association.

Host or Publisher Art and Design Alumni Association