Open Studio

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Open Studios are non-instructed sessions with live models. They are free to P&C members. *There is a small fee for the Anatomy Open Studio on Wednesdays. Non-Members are charged $20 per session. An all-day pass is $30. Ten workshops passes are available for $150 from the monitors, or in the office. Easels and tables are provided. There’s no need to register for open studio sessions.

All open studios sessions are held on the third floor studio unless designated otherwise. Times are subject to change due to classes and workshops. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency and is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

Joining the Palette & Chisel is easy. Simply call 312-642-4400, stop in the office, attend an open studio and introduce yourself or click HERE for our Membership Application Google form. If you don’t have a Google account, click HERE for a Membership Application in Microsoft Word.

MondayMulti-media/Long Pose
Quick Sketch/30 Min Poses
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
TuesdayMulti-media/Long Pose
Relief/Linocut (Lower Level)
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
WednesdayArt Anatomy (Coach House)*
Quick Sketch (Zoom & In-Person)
Quick Sketch (2nd Floor)
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
ThursdayQuick Sketch
Multi-media/Long Pose
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
FridayQuick Sketch
Sculpture (Coach House)
Multi-media/Long Pose (Zoom & In-Person)
Quick Sketch
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
SaturdayMulti-media/Long Pose
Sculpture (Coach House)
Quick Sketch (2nd Floor)
9:00 am to 1:30 pm
11:30 am to 4:30 pm
2:00 pm to 6:30 pm
SundayMulti-media/Long Pose (Members Only)
Sculpture (Coach House)
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Model Marathons

Each New Year’s Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Palette & Chisel hosts a Model Marathon from 7 am to 7 pm.  The marathons feature 12 hours of models in multiple studios for quick sketch drawing. Lunch and refreshments are included. The price is $30 for members and $35 for non-members if you pre-register. It’s $5 more at the door.  In 2024, Memorial Day is May 27 and Labor Day is September 2.