Art Life Models, Academic Year 2026-2027

University of Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

The University of Maine's Art Department is seeking life models for figure drawing and painting classes. Models will be compensated $25.00 per hour and work for class sessions lasting 2 hours and 45 minutes. The department prioritizes the comfort, privacy, and dignity of all models.

Applicants should possess modeling skills such as patience and the ability to hold various poses. The position welcomes models of all genders and ages, promoting diversity.

Background checks will be conducted for selected candidates, and no Visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Models should be comfortable with sustained moderate physical activity over a 2h45 minute period.
• Ability to hold a variety of poses, including short, dynamic postures or extended poses lasting 20 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Hold a variety of poses at the direction of the instructor for varying lengths of time, up to 20 minutes.
• Ensure the comfort, privacy, and dignity of all models is respected during sessions.

Skills

Patience

Focus

Ability to hold various poses

Comfort with sustained moderate physical activity

Job description

The USM Art Department is looking for life models for figure drawing and painting classes where student artists draw and paint from the model under instructor supervision. We seek diverse models of any gender or age, and we welcome all body types. Models are asked to hold a variety of poses at the direction of the instructor for varying lengths of time, up to 20 minutes at a time. Most modeling is nude.

Life models will be paid $25.00 per hour.

Life models work for an entire studio class session. Studio class sessions are 2 hours and 45 minutes long and meet twice weekly. On some occasions models may be required to work for two consecutive classes. The art department schedule includes morning, afternoon, and early evening classes. The USM Art Department ensures that the comfort, privacy, and dignity of all models is respected.

Required Qualifications

• Modeling skills include patience and focus, and the ability to hold a variety of poses, which may include short, dynamic postures or extended poses lasting 20 minutes.
• Models should be comfortable with sustained moderate physical activity over a 2h45 minute period. The USM Art Department ensures that the comfort, privacy, and dignity of all models is respected.

Applicants should not send photos.

Models are hired and placed in a pool to be pulled from as requested by faculty.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The System is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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