FAQ

  • I am not confident in my artistic ability ... can I still come?

    YES! We welcome all skill levels, all mediums, all the time. Some events are especially good for beginners. Tuesday night drawing club, paint and sips, intro workshops, and all community / mixer events are great places to start :)

  • how do i get there?

    we have two locations - our main location is at 285 Washington Street in somerville! It is a 8 minute walk from the union sq stop on the green line. We are also accessible by bus and bike! You can park in front of the building or at the school across the street after 4:30pm on weekdays, in the reliable market parking lot, or in the street!

    Vernon street has a free, large parking lot behind the building!

    we are not responsible for any parking tickets!

  • do you give instruction?

    we have workshops each month to provide a dynamic variety of instruction, and several of our figure session include it! Tuesday night drawing club and Wednesday morning meditation regularly have demos, but you can ask help or advice from the host at any session you attend!

  • do i need to be a member to get the app?

    no! The app is for everyone :) You can stay up to date on workshops, sessions, calls for art, community events, and fun art gossip by downloading the app.

  • is the space available for private events?

    yes! We offer rentals for the space as a whole, and individual rooms within it for private events. We are not currently offering long-term rentals of individual artist studios… because our whole space is your studio!

  • how difficult is it to cancel membership?

    Easy! You can cancel your membership from your account, or you can email draw@bostonfac.com and we can do it for you. We do not require any advance notice. So just try it out! You can cancel anytime… no seriously.