Connecting and supporting models, artists, and art institutions in the DC Metro and surrounding areas.

Who is DC Art Model Collective?

DC Art Model Collective (DCAMC) is a model-run network of individuals working together to form a cohesive professional standard. Our Collective mission is to create an encouraging and supportive network that connects life models to each other, to the figurative artists that work with us, and to the art communities in and around the DC Metro and surrounding areas.*

Through fostering awareness for safer work conditions and standardizing business practices, we strive to empower and support models of any experience level. This supportive model network and all it’s community resources is also extended to and inclusive of figurative artists and art institutions through our annual memberships. Through these enriching and thriving connections, we seek to build a stronger, supportive, and more connected community.

*Surrounding areas includes: Connecticut, Delaware,Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina,Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina,Virginia, Vermont, Washington(DC), West Virginia

Joining DCAMC

Interested in joining the DC Art Model Collective as a Prospective/Beginner/Experienced Model, Figurative Artists, or Art Institution? Why choose a membership with us? In joining a membership at any level, we are always focused on:​

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Models

Models from new to experienced.

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Artists

Figurative artists of all mediums.

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Art Institutions

Art institutions from community colleges to art ateliers.

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Community

Figurative artists and art communities.

Community Resources

DCAMC provides access to many community resources for Models/Prospective Models, Figurative Artists, and Art Institutions in the DC Metro and surrounding areas through DCAMC memberships.

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Events

Exhibitions, art calls, residencies, and more.

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Networking

Connections to facilitate creative opportunities.

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Education

Classes, workshops, and open sessions for models and artists.

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Social

Social opportunities connecting artists and models.