Next Live Model Night
The next Night of the Living Model will take place in Toulouse, France, with the "Nocturne du Modèle Vivant", a unique artistic event organized at the Toulouse Natural History Museum. It makes the practice of life drawing accessible to all, no age requirement.
This year, we will welcome 600 artists over two consecutive evenings on November 7th and 8th, 2025, from 7 pm to midnight. Nine models each evening, including dancers, actors, and circus performers, will move around the space and pose for 30 seconds to 25 minutes.
Artists will be able to express their artistic sensibility through this giant-scale workshop, during which we will encourage the sharing of knowledge between amateur, experienced, and professional artists.
Artists can enter as early as 6:30 pm. Artists may leave or be absent at any time; a stamp will be placed on their hand to allow them to re-enter.
Each participant must bring their own equipment, dry techniques only, and must bring a small folding stool or cushion if desired, as there are a limited number of chairs available for the event.
Tickets are sold exclusively online at a nominal price of €10 for students and job seekers, and €15 for full ticket prices, to allow everyone to participate in this event. You must book online, don’t wait as places are limited.
A refreshment service will be available at the building entrance.
Saturday, November 8th will feature workshops for children, teens, and families, as well as a lecture on the profession of nature artist.
Photography is strictly prohibited during drawing sessions. A professional photographer will be on hand to cover the event.
Other surprises await you!
Live Model Night in Roubaix
The Night of the Live Model (or Nocturnal of the Live Model) is a giant live model workshop, a must-see cultural event for art lovers, particularly for drawing enthusiasts. It typically welcomes hundreds of artists, making the practice of life drawing accessible to everyone (with a few rare and unfortunate exceptions), beginners and advanced learners alike, in a friendly and artistic atmosphere.
It most often takes place in the magical setting of museums, from 7 p.m. to midnight (times are subject to change) and is open to all, regardless of age. Admission can be free, but does not exceed 15 euros to ensure accessibility for all.
Night of the Living Model in Orsay
Each artist can arrive and leave at any time and must bring their own equipment and a seat. On-site catering is generally provided.
Many cities in France organize it in collaboration with art schools: Toulouse at the Natural History Museum with around 600 artists, Angers at the Museum of Fine Arts, Lille at "Le Palais des Beaux-Arts", Roubaix at "La Piscine" with 570 participants, Caen at the Museum of Fine Arts, Hazebrouck at "Musée des Augustins", Gap at the museum, Paris with the All-Nighter of the Living Model at "L’Académie de la Grande Chaumière", "Musée d’Orsay" with painters...
Nights of the living model in France
