Trapeze

As a model, I feel part of the artistic process at Trapeze. It’s a unique and a wonderful place indeed.

«The Password is New England Clam Chowder»
When going to Life drawing sessions at Trapeze, on wednesdays, I feel like I am part of a secret club. You walk up to a door by Purr hit #15 on a little phone. An artist from upstairs answers «TRAPEZE» and then buzzes you in. Its fun because everyone having their smokes outside Purr are wondering what kind of mysterious business you are up to. I want a secret code like «New England Clam chowder» that I have to say to get in. ohhhh that would be sweet.
You walk up a flight of stairs with exposed brick, turn a corner and pass a metal door, then you are in front of a blue door, with a green door behind you. Does the fun stop there? Oh no Alice it continues.
Opening the blue door takes you into one of the warmer nerve centers for Seattle art on a very grassroots level. The community of artists here are so welcoming and so rich with genuine personality, creativity and warmth I just cant say enough about them. They are everything that Seattle’s bad reputation for being cold is not. They are a family and you are welcome to come in and draw or paint with them. Even if you draw stick men like me.
Its 7 dollars to tip the model. Typically on breaks you may have a beer or wine. The models are anything from pregnant women to people on stilts, or when a model doesn’t show… one of the artists from the studio volunteers. Wednesday nights 7:30pm Life Drawing at Trapeze is a great way to get to know the art community in Seattle. It’s the perfect compliment to 619 in pioneer square. A great way to get out, do some art and be part of something truly special.