About

Registry of Figure Models And Artists

Connecting experienced Chicago-area people that figure model for pay or pay for figure models.  Two Directories.  Accessable ONLY by Registry members.

Please apply for a listing on the Registry when you can provide your headshot (“Avatar”) and verifiable references (email addresses).

MODELS: Search the ARTISTS directory for a place where you’d like to figure model and then email them. Tell them that you found them on the Registry and express your interest in figure modeling for them.

ARTISTS: Search the MODELS directory for figure models that you would like to hire and then email them. Tell them that you found them on the Registry and propose the dates that you like for them to figure model for you.

Memberships are good for twelve months and are free. To keep your name in a Directory, you need to update your listing and renew your membership each year. This helps to keep the Directory listings accurate and current.

It is NOT a placement firm, agency or hiring authority.  It makes NO claims of workplace safety or pay.  It is up to you to exercise caution and due diligence in contacting and dealing with others in the Registry, just as if you had met a complete stranger while walking down the street and then introduced yourself.

If you are new to figure modeling, The Art Model’s Handbook is an excellent resource for professional models. More information is available at artmodelbook.com. Available from Amazon.com and Bookshop.org

ED – If you haven’t seen this tribute to figure models, a 2015 Sheridan College senior thesis animation by Taha Neyesani, you owe it to yourself to watch it! https://youtu.be/Qsxm4mUjf4w?si=XLQFfFDhUCZ2AjMD