A vibrant community of artists fostering creativity, education, and artistic excellence in Connecticut since 1928.
Current Exhibition: Seeing Red — February 6th - March 1st, 2026
Calendar
Join us for a variety of art events, workshops, and exhibitions happening this month.
Our Mission
The Art League of New Britain exists to create and foster artistic expression and endeavor in the greater New Britain Community. The League's activities consist of classes, lectures, and presentations on both general and specific art subjects, exhibitions of artwork representing a broad variety of styles and media, and the encouragement of the artistic talent of the greater New Britain community.
Founded in 1928, our non-profit gallery has served thousands of artists and art enthusiasts through our exhibitions, classes, and community events
Years Serving Artists
95+
Classes Annually
20+
Exhibitions Hosted
150+
200+
Local Artists Supported
Rodrick Brown
Ursula Coccomo
Doug Fortin
Aleks Koree
Karen Israel
Classes & Workshops
Discover your creative potential through our diverse range of art classes and workshops.
Life Drawing Sessions
Join us for ongoing monitored sessions with professional models. Open to adult artists working at all levels. Bring your own materials, pad and drawing tools.
Long Pose Figure Drawing
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Model holds one long pose for the session
Nude Model
Gesture Figure Drawing
Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
2-minute warm-ups to 1-hour final pose
Nude Model
Day: Thursday
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Frequency: Weekly
Fees $15.00 for ALL participants
A nude model will hold a combination of poses ranging from two-minute warm-ups to a final, one-hour pose (20 minutes on and 5 minutes off).
On going monitored sessions give Artists the opportunity to work from a life model at ALNB. Participants bring use their own materials, pad and drawing tools. Open to adult Artists working at all levels.
Portrait Drawing Session
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
One long pose (20 minutes on, 5 minutes off)
Clothed Model
A model will hold one long pose for the session (20 minutes on and 5 minutes off).
On going monitored sessions give Artists the opportunity to work from a life model at ALNB. Participants bring use their own materials, pad and drawing tools. Open to adult Artists working at all levels.
