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SUNY Cortland

Figure Drawing Model

Cortland, NY · On-site

$25/hr

Position Details Position Information Budget Title INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT Campus Title Figure Drawing Model School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Art & Art History Staff ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Models are scheduled for three-hour nude figure drawing sessions throughout the semester as needed by the instructor. Each class is 3 hours long -- where you are expected to hold poses from anywhere ...

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As a Weekend Figure Drawing Model, you'll typically work in art studios, colleges, or community centers, posing for groups of artists or students during scheduled classes or workshops, most often on Saturdays and Sundays. Sessions usually last between two to four hours, with regular short breaks between poses for comfort. The environment is professional and respectful, with clear instructions from instructors regarding pose duration and style. You’ll work closely with art instructors and students, requiring you to maintain poses and occasionally adapt based on feedback. Flexibility and reliability are valued, and consistent performance can lead to more frequent bookings and opportunities.

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Weekend figure drawing models are individuals who pose for artists, typically in art schools, studios, or workshops, during weekends. Their primary role is to hold various poses—ranging from short gestures to longer, sustained positions—so that artists can practice and improve their skills in capturing the human form. Models may pose nude or clothed, depending on the session requirements. The job requires the ability to remain still, professionalism, and punctuality. Weekend figure drawing models play an essential role in art education and the creative process.

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AspectWeekend Figure Drawing ModelWeekend Life Drawing Instructor
CredentialsNo formal credentials typically requiredOften requires teaching experience or certifications
Work EnvironmentArt studios, galleries, private sessionsArt schools, community centers, workshops
Employer & IndustryArt studios, freelance opportunitiesEducational institutions, art programs
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding modeling roles for artistsSeeking teaching or instructional roles

The Weekend Figure Drawing Model primarily involves posing for artists without formal teaching responsibilities, focusing on providing a live model for practice. In contrast, the Weekend Life Drawing Instructor leads sessions, instructs students, and may prepare lesson plans. While both roles are integral to art education and share similar environments, the key difference lies in the responsibilities—modeling versus teaching.

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Figure Drawing Model

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, NY • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Contractor, Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Campus Title
Figure Drawing Model
School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of
Department
Art & Art History
Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration
Salary Level
SL1
Salary Range
$25/Hr
Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.
Position Effort
Part-Time (enter FTE below)
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
12
Is this a temporary position?
Yes
If Temporary, enter End Date:
Position Summary
SUNY Cortland is accepting applications a Figure Drawing Model for a drawing course. Two to five hours per week.
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings
Major Responsibilities
Successful candidate will pose and provide a full range of traditional life drawing poses, (from gestures to poses sustained for a minimum of 20 minutes) as required by the instructor and demonstrate professional behavior in an educational environment working with students and faculty.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the figure drawing instructor.
Required Qualifications
Previous figure drawing model experience.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be professional in an educational environment working with students and faculty.
Model both fully nude and clothed based on assignment.
Be able to take instruction.
Must be punctual and reliable.
Preferred Qualifications
All body types are needed and encouraged to apply.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S23031
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/8031

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