SPRING 2025
The Fine Lines and Shadows Drawing Group is a space where students, faculty, staff, and alumni from all three schools of The Cooper Union—Art, Architecture, and Engineering—come together to draw, connect, and share creative energy outside the pressures of coursework and critique. Our mission is to foster an inclusive, interdisciplinary environment where participants of all skill levels can engage in figure drawing, mark-making, observational studies, and conversation in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Each session provides dinner and drawing materials, at no cost to the participants, ensuring the space is accessible to everyone.
We believe in bridging disciplines, positions, and generations at Cooper. By inviting alumni, staff, faculty, and students to participate, organize, and enjoy our events, we create a unique space where different perspectives converge, fostering creative exchange and meaningful connections. These interdisciplinary interactions happen organically, facilitated by the act of drawing, gathering, and sharing a meal together. Through regular on-campus sessions and field trips to inspiring locations, we aim to remove barriers to the practice of drawing while strengthening connections across The Cooper Union without barriers.