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Events

Draw, show, and connect.

Monthly figure drawing, our annual art exhibition, and quarterly guild meetings, all in and around Canton, Georgia.

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Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 7–9 pmDraped Figure DrawingAll ages · $10 · Local Color Studio, Canton, GAReserve – $10
Future dates TBD · 7–9 pmNude Figure DrawingAdults only · $20 · Local Color Studio, Canton, GAReserve – $20
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 7–8:15 pmGuild MeetingThrive at The Mill on Etowah · Speaker: Sabrina KaylorJoin the Guild
Figure Drawing

No instruction. No excuses. Just draw.

Drawing the human figure from life is one of the oldest and best ways for any creative to practice. It’s always challenging and always inspiring. Our monthly sessions give you a live model, a room full of fellow artists, and time to simply draw. Beginners and professionals work side by side.

At Etowah Arts, we believe that every artist deserves a supportive community. Our goal is to create a network of people and opportunities fueling creative work.

What to bring

  • Sketchbook or drawing paper (18″ × 24″ newsprint is great for gesture work)
  • Charcoal, graphite, conté, ink, or pastel
  • Easels and boards are provided

Session etiquette

Out of respect for our models: no photography or video, and talk to the session host (not the model) about poses or breaks.

Artists at easels in an Etowah Arts figure drawing class

Draped Sessions

Who
All ages, all levels
When
First Tuesday of each month · 7–9 pm
Where
Local Color Studio, Canton, GA
Cost
$10 per session

Upcoming: Nov 3 · Dec 1, 2026 · Jan 5 · Feb 2 · Mar 2, 2027

Reserve a draped session – $10

Nude Sessions

Who
Adults only (18+), all levels
When
Future dates TBD · 7–9 pm
Where
Local Color Studio, Canton, GA
Cost
$20 per session

Self-directed session. No instruction.

Reserve a nude session – $20
Bright floral mural in Canton, representative of local artwork
Annual Art Exhibition

“Who Art You?”

Show your work. Tell us who you are.

Our annual exhibition celebrates the artists of North Georgia, with every medium and every voice.

Opening reception: Friday, December 4, 2026 · 6:30–8:30 pm
Where: Menagerie on Main, Canton

Entry fee$30 per entry · Guild members pay $25
Artwork acceptedWeek of November 16, 2026
EntriesUp to 3 pieces
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Guild Meetings

Four evenings a year with North Georgia’s creative community.

Networking, a State of the Arts update, a featured speaker, and community announcements. Past speakers include filmmaker Brent Zaffino, director of the Peaberry Film Festival, and Atlanta painter Sean Mills.

Mondays · 7:00–8:15 pm
Upstairs in Event Central, Thrive at The Mill on Etowah
225 Reformation Parkway, Canton, GA

  • Monday, February 1, 2027
  • Monday, May 3, 2027
  • Monday, August 2, 2027
  • Monday, November 1, 2027

2026 guild meeting agendas

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