The mission of The Drawing Studio
is to teach, demonstrate, share, and encourage
the art studio practices from which the skills
of visual intelligence are cultivated by people
at any age or walk of life.

We view the practice of art as a life-long exploration that includes continuous learning from each other.

In service to our mission, we offer the following:

1. regular sessions to practice drawing from observation, and to pursue the related skills of composition and technique;
2. a curriculum and resource library serving beginning through advanced students;
3. opportunities for fellowship, research, and professional support through exhibitions, special projects, seminars, workshops, and travel;
4. public outreach supporting the practice of art among underserved populations through teaching and other activities tailored to individual learning needs.

In 2000, The Drawing Studio, Inc., became a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization.

Programs of The Drawing Studio

Education
Courses, Workshops, and Tutorials
• Core curriculum emphasizing drawing from observation, design, composition, aesthetics
• Studio practice in painting, printmaking, sculpture, pastel, papermaking, and calligraphy taught by master-artists in the media
• An intennsive Art of Summer program and weekly school-year program for teens wanting in-depth art instruction
• Outreach tutorial program for seniors in assisted living or other group facilities

Library
• Art books, exhibition catalogues, technical manuals, artist biographies, magazines, tapes, and related materials available for use by students, faculty, and Associates

Presentations and Conversations
• Occasional lectures and discussions by visiting artists and TDS faculty on special topics related to the role of the visual arts in the world

Open Studio
• Continuous weekly schedule of drawing and studio practice open to the public at nominal cost and without reservations to support skills maintenance.

Exhibitions
• Continuous, year-round exhibitions in the TDS Gallery and other venues providing opportunities to learn how to show, to be inspired by others' work, and to engage in the professional aspect of exhibition as a part of art-life

Communications and Outreach
• Quarterly newsletter of information and reflections, schedule of offerings and exhibitions
• Opportunities for public engagement through lectures, commissions, presentations, and tutorials

Associates' Program
• Network of artists, students, and friends who participate in and support TDS on a regular and ongoing basis through their financial and volunteer contributions
• Benefits include tuition and materials discounts, special events, special exhibition opportunities, and fellowship

2006-2007 TDS Board of Directors