The Drawing Studio opened in 2017 as a space for those who love art to come together to draw, learn new approaches in art making and find community. Jason Alden founded and directed the studio, offering classes, workshops, life drawing sessions and after school drawing for kids.
After 5 years, it proved to be a difficult project to continue alone. In late 2022, Jason made the choice to either close down the studio or hand it over to the community of artists that had come to love it.
The first organizational meeting brought together a large group of artists and musicians who wanted The Drawing Studio to move forward as a cooperative effort. We set up a nonprofit and now have a Board of Directors and 17 financially contributing members that have allowed The Drawing Studio to be renewed with a wider vision and more diverse perspectives to help guide its mission going forward.
History
The Brattleboro Drawing Studio is a community art center that provides space and materials for the practice of art for children and adults, artists and art students - anyone who enjoys art.
We offer a range of artistic activities in the form of lessons, self-directed activities, drop-in sessions and open studio time. We also make our space available for artistic community projects, and collaborations that are aligned with our purpose. We welcome a variety of arts such as drawing, painting, music and writing.
We aim to foster openness, creative cross-pollination and a commitment to artistic practice. We believe that a welcoming space that promotes effort, creative introspection and goodwill among people is a benefit to individuals and to the community.
Mission Statement
Thanks to the organizing, contributing and volunteering of its members, The Drawing Studio is financially stable and able to consistently offer artistic projects and education. You too can become a member to ensure its continuity so that we can be more creative together, and more responsive and generous to the community.
More about Membership and Benefits
Membership
Make a Donation
Your donation will help us provide creative space for children and adults of our community and those who arrive here from different parts of the world.
Our Life Drawing sessions are available at low cost and are continuous throughout the year. Our Open Studio and Kids Drawing sessions are by donation to keep them accessible to everyone who wants a beautiful and supportive place to work on their art. We also organize Lectures, monthly Film Nights, and Workshops.
Please consider helping this effort to reach more people who would benefit from it. We are a 501(c)3 approved non-profit and your donations are tax deductible. We accept cash, checks made to ‘The Brattleboro Drawing Studio’ or online payments.