Open Figure Drawing extends the following rights to people who model. We adopt these rights to protect and support models and to prevent misunderstanding.
Equality
Open Figure Drawing is an equal-opportunity employer. Models have a
right to fair and equal treatment, regardless of religion, age, gender,
or sexual preference.
Nudity
Models for unclothed drawing sessions have the right to wear some clothing, if their circumstances require it. During break, models must clothe themselves.
Privacy
Models have a right to privacy. Open Figure Drawing will not
release models’ surnames, phone numbers or addresses without consent.
The group will ask models’ permission before sharing information with
other artists and coordinators in need of models.
Photography
Models have a right to work without being photographed. Open Figure Drawing prohibits the use of cameras and camera-bearing cell phones during drawing sessions with a nude model.
Storage
Models have a right to a safe storage place for their clothing and belongings during drawing sessions.
Payment
Models have a right to prompt payment at the end of the drawing session. Open Figure Drawing will not postpone payment.
Environment
Models have a right to a clean, comfortable, and safe work
environment. Open Figure Drawing will cover windows, provide heaters or
fans, provide an area for changing, and not allow noxious art materials.
Comfort
Models have a right to refrain from unduly difficult poses, and to
break from poses that become unexpectedly difficult. Open Figure Drawing
urges models to speak up about any undue discomfort, and to make the
necessary adjustments. Hosts will be responsible for timing poses, and
will keep poses to the agreed upon time. Models may also keep time.
Respect
Models have the right to respect and courtesy. Open Figure Drawing will eject people who disrespect or humiliate the model.
Booking & Cancellation
Models have a right to fair frequency of booking, with the following caveats. Frequency will depend on the total number of models in the booking pool. Also, models may receive more frequent bookings if they agree to be available for emergency substitutions.
Models must start on time. Tardiness of more than 10 minutes will cancel the booking. Otherwise, bookings are guaranteed. If Open Figure Drawing cancels a session, models will be paid half they payment they would have been paid if the session had happened.