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In today’s technology-driven world, creative types are becoming more isolated than ever. We make it our mission to revive human contact between artists in a fun social setting that gets them out of their confined workspaces.

These events were originally conceived to recreate the lively social scene of Paris in the early 19th Century. During its heyday, you could go into any number of cafes, clubs and bars to find the top models of the Parisian art scene hanging out with famous artists – drinking, drawing and having fun. Prior to the inception of our Late Night Drawing Salons, there was no central meeting place for artists. Our vision over a decade ago was to provide a space that celebrates L.A.’s diverse artistic community. Every event caters to a slightly different artistic demographic.

The Long Pose Workshops were created after the Late Night Drawing Salons became famous. These workshops were designed with painters in mind. They are quieter, without the “bedlam” associated with the original drawing Salons. Many artists who couldn’t stay up late, wanted to participate and word quickly spread. In response, Jennifer Fabos Patton created the first Long Pose Workshops at The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA). They are now held periodically in a variety of locations throughout the Los Angeles greater metropolitan area.