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Nights of the Life Model

Exceptionals events for art lovers and artists

Next Life Model Nights
  • The next Night of the Life Model will take place in Cambrai on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts for a single price of €5. Learn how to capture the human body with this drawing workshop. Explore proportions, postures, and expressions by working from a model and guided by a visual artist.
  • Caen will also host its Life Model Night on October 14, 2025, at the Museum of Fine Arts from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Come and practice sketching from live models using the dry technique of your choice. The exposure times offered go "crescendo" (from 5 to 30 minutes) then "decrescendo" in 3 sequences of approximately 45 minutes. The session is not supervised. It is free and open to all. Tables and chairs are available on site. Reservation required.
  • Finally, Toulouse is also hosting its "Life Model Nocturnal", a unique artistic event organized at the Toulouse Natural History Museum.
    It makes the practice of life drawing accessible to all, without age limit, for all levels (beginners, amateurs, professionals).
    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 may leave or be absent at any time. 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, 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!
La piscine à Roubaix

Life Model Night in Roubaix

The Life Model Night (or Life Model Nocturnal) is a giant live model workshop, a must-see cultural event for art lovers, particularly those who love drawing, and typically hosts hundreds of artists for each session.

Over the years, it has become a major event in France for cities involved in art and culture. Each year, new cities organize their Life Model Night, and older ones must organize several sessions to allow everyone to participate. The Night of the life model makes the practice of life drawing accessible to everyone, with no age restrictions (some cities require minors to be accompanied by an adult), beginners, advanced learners, and professionals, in a friendly and artistic atmosphere.

It most often takes place in the magical setting of museums, from 7 p.m. to midnight (hours are subject to change) and is open to all. Admission can be free, but generally does not exceed 10 euros to remain accessible to young people and students.

This event is organized by art schools, associations, or cultural centers in partnership with municipalities that provide them with a museum that can accommodate hundreds of participants.

Nuit du modèle vivant à Orsay

Night of the Life Model in Orsay

Each drawer can arrive and leave at any time, must bring their own materials (dry techniques only, no water), and also bring a folding chair or cushion, as seating is limited.
A catering service is generally provided on site. Photography and video are prohibited; only an official photographer is present to cover the event.

Admission is by reservation only on the website; the first to register will be guaranteed a spot, so too bad for latecomers.

Many cities in France are organizing it in collaboration with art schools: Toulouse at the Natural History Museum with 600 artists, Angers at the Museum of Fine Arts, Lille at the Palais des Beaux-Arts, Roubaix at La Piscine with 570 participants, Caen at the Museum of Fine Arts, Hazebrouck at the Musée des Augustins, Gap at the museum, Cambrai at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boulogne-sur-Mer at the swimming pool (first night in 2024), Paris with the All-Nighter of the Life Model at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, and at the Musée d’Orsay with painters...

Nights of the life model in France

Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse 2022
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse 2022
Photo Michael Zannier
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier
Nuit du modèle vivant
Nuit du modèle vivant
Nuit du modèle vivant
Nuit du modèle vivant
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
Nuit du modèle vivant
Nuit du modèle vivant
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse 2023
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse 2023
Photo Michael Zannier
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier
Nuit du modèle vivant
Nuit du modèle vivant
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse 2022
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse 2022
Photo Michael Zannier
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse 2023
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse 2023
Photo Michael Zannier
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse 2023
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse 2023
Photo Michael Zannier
Nuit du modèle vivant - Angers
Nuit du modèle vivant - Angers
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
La Piscine à Roubaix
La Piscine à Roubaix
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse 2023
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse 2023
Photo Michael Zannier
Nuit du modèle vivant
Nuit du modèle vivant
La piscine à Roubaix
La piscine à Roubaix
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Nocturne du modèle vivant Toulouse
Photo Michael Zannier