Urban Indigo

Figure Drawing is the “gym” for artists. If you can accurately draw the subtle curve of a spine or the tension in a calf muscle, you can draw practically anything else in the world. If, lol.

Antiquarian Book Fair at Pier 27 in San Francisco today and tomorrow, don’t miss it if you love books and history.

What we’re looking for:
Space: Approx. 500+ sq ft (Yoga studios, galleries, community rooms, or flex spaces).
Vibe: Private, well-lit, and welcoming.
Timing: Weekly or bi-monthly Tuesday morning availability.
Budget: Maintaining Figure Drawing workshops is crucial for the artist community, despite the fact that they are not profitable and must therefore be kept as inexpensive as possible.

Know a spot? If you own a space or have a lead on a local gem in the Castro Valley/Hayward/San Leandro area, please shoot us a DM
Thanks!

🎨 NEW HOME WANTED: Help keep figure drawing Alive! Our time at Sun Gallery is coming to a close at the end of February, they have other uses for the space and we are officially on the hunt for a new sanctuary for our popular Live Figure Drawing Workshops.
We’ve built a beautiful community of artists and models, and we aren’t ready to put down the charcoal just yet!
What we’re looking for:
Space: Approx. 500+ sq ft (Yoga studios, galleries, community rooms, or flex spaces).
Vibe: Private, well-lit, and welcoming.
Timing: Weekly or bi-monthly morning availability.
Know a spot? If you own a space or have a lead on a local gem in the Castro Valley/Hayward/San Leandro area, please slide into our DMs!
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The Fog Design + Art show never disappoints, https://www.fogfair.com/. So much inspiration. Goes through tomorrow Sunday at Fort Mason in San Francisco.

Figure drawing workshop tomorrow, ⏰ 10am til 1pm! Live model. Sun Gallery, 1015 E Street, Hayward. Register and more info at urbanindigo.com. Link in bio. Hope to see you there!

Happy Holidays!

January figure drawing workshops! Tuesdays from 10am til 1pm, January 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. Register at urbanindigo.com. See you there!

Keep Hayward’s Creative Heart Beating

For nearly fifty years, the Sun Gallery has been a cornerstone of Hayward’s creative life — a nonprofit art space that has offered exhibitions, youth art classes, and community events since 1976. Generations of families have walked through its doors to experience local art, make something with their hands, and feel part of something bigger.
Now, the Sun Gallery needs the community it has served for decades. Due to a major budget deficit, the City of Hayward has suspended funding for its Community Agency Funding program — a critical source of support for local nonprofits like the Sun Gallery. Without that funding, the future of the gallery, their youth art programs, and their exhibitions are at risk.
Thank you for your support! Donate at: https://www.spotfund.com/story/363c537b-d68e-409d-9a41-3d82d4984715?source=s&share_location=p&r=YW5kcm9pZC1hcHA6Ly9jb20uZ29vZ2xlLmFuZHJvaWQuZ20v&SFID=4x9pmjbsp&referral_id=7337c2aa-5e1d-497d-91f7-76ce5f575941