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Our models come from a variety of backgrounds and all walks of life. If you are interested in modelling with our life drawing program, please review the information about our life drawing sessions and then complete the form below.
We do our best to provide a variety of sessions for artists and so cannot guarantee that models will be scheduled on a consistent or regular basis for this reason. Some sessions have a series with the same model such as Long Pose on Wednesdays. Models should consider different poses for their particular space that still provide dynamic interest. Typically poses include 1-2 minute gestures, 5, 10, 15 minute and longer poses.
Models are booked via Calendly, an online tool which models can use to book their sessions as well as cancel them. It is important that models adhere to using Calendly to book and cancel sessions so that the calendar can be up to date and, in the event of cancellation, other models can book the spot if they are available.
All sessions are currently conducted in person only at Xchanges Gallery at 2333 Government Street, Victoria, BC; models must be currently located in the Greater Victoria / South Island region.
We are always looking to improve our programs. Please let us know in the form below if you have questions or ideas to share.
In-Person Session Information
Xchangesย runs life drawing twice a week:
- Mondays are “short pose” sessions and run a variety of poses ranging from 2 to 15 minutes; poses are timed by the facilitator
- Wednesday sessions are “long pose” sessions where after a warm up, a pose is held for the session with a break at the 1 hour mark; the same pose may be replicated the following session
- Models are to sign up for once per four weeks for Monday sessions; for Wednesdays we ask models to sign up for two consecutive weeks in a row with 2-4 weeks in between
Our models are asked to pose nude/undraped, however are asked to bring a housecoat or another cover up for the break and end of session
All timing is conducted by the volunteer facilitator who is present for the entire session and will also provide feedback and some instruction for poses
If artists or models have announcements or wish to share information on topics related to the session or outside the session, they should let their Facilitator know in advance
Health and Safety
For in-person sessions at the Gallery we have implemented Health & Safety protocols:
- Masks are a personal choice. All participants are encouraged to wash or sanitize their hands.
- As weather permits, the windows will be kept open to provide additional ventilation.
Cancellations
Xchanges may have to cancel a session due to lack of registration. Cancellation will be determined by the Coordinators and Facilitators; in some cases sessions will still run if the minimum number is not attained so that we can have continuity. Sessions that continually have low turn out will be cancelled. Models will be notified the day before a session if it may be cancelled.
In the event that Xchanges cancels the session due to weather, staffing issues, or facilities issues after the model has already arrived onsite, the model will be paid for the full session
Remuneration
Rates $30/hr CAD
Models are paid via eTransfer in Canada or PayPal for international models. Pay will be received between 1โ5 days after the session.
Code of Conduct
Xchanges strives to protect everyoneโs privacy online and in the Gallery.ย Photography, video recording or screen captures are prohibited at all Life Drawing sessions; Xchanges will enforce this policy to the best of its ability
Xchanges has a zero tolerance policy for discrimination based on race, national, or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any of the prohibited grounds covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act
All life drawing participants including facilitators, models, and the public are expected to abide by these standards; any issues should be reported immediately to the Program Coordinator.
Models who are found to make discriminatory remarks or actions will be removed from the program immediately based on the judgement of the Program Coordinator or the Board.
If models or artists have concerns at any session they should speak with the session Facilitator.
Model Information Form
This information is shared with Facilitators and Coordinators and for Xchanges records.
After you submit the form, the Program Coordinator will contact you for additional details.