Artist-at-Work: Figure Drawing

Course & Family in Family Programming series

Drawing of a figure sitting outdoors, sketching in front of a sculpture. — *Taddeo in the Belvedere Court in the Vatican Drawing the Laocoön*, about 1595, Federico Zuccaro. Pen and brown ink, brush with brown wash, over black chalk and touches of red chalk, 6 7/8 x 16 3/4 in. Getty Museum, 99.GA.6.17

Select Sundays

Oct 26, Nov 9, and Dec 7, 2025
Jan 25, 2026
Drop-in
11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

Getty Center

Museum Entrance

Free

Family programs are always free, and do not require a ticket. However, the Center requires a timed-entry reservation. Please note, there is a fee for parking.

Plan your visit

About

Join artist Peter Zokosky for live drawing demonstrations. Meet the artist, ask questions, and discover different materials and techniques for drawing people.

Know Before You Go

Duration

Each demonstration will start on the half hour and take around 10 minutes followed by questions and interaction with the artist.

What can I bring?

We encourage you to make a day of your visit by bringing a blanket or towel to sit on, along with your own picnic to enjoy!

However, please be aware that certain items are prohibited to protect our grounds and collections, including folding chairs, glass, metal cutlery, and alcohol.

See the full list of prohibited items in our FAQs.

Strollers and child carriers

Front-facing child carriers are the only type of carrier permitted in galleries and strollers must be smaller than 31 in x 52 in (79 cm x 132 cm).

Complimentary strollers are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the T1 level of the parking structure and the museum coat check in the Entrance Hall.

Please read our FAQs for more details on planning your family visit.