Burlesque Drink & Draw
6–8pm
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In honor of the exhibition Utopia in Our Time: The Posters of Molly Crabapple, Poster House is presenting a homage to Molly’s very own Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School and hosting a burlesque-themed life drawing class complete with speakeasy-themed cocktails.
Hosted by instructor Robin Mork, this titillating evening will feature live model Dame Cuchifrita accompanied by classic bump-n-grind tunes. Guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies; however, if you do not have materials, fear not! Limited supplies will also be available for general use.
Ticket price includes one complimentary beverage, with a cash bar available for additional purchases.
Dame Cuchifrita is a regular fixture in New York City’s neo-burlesque movement, and is known for her surprising storytelling, generally accompanied by gorgeous sets and costumes that reflect her work as a visual artist and fashion designer. A regular feature at Dr. Sketchy’s, she has also modeled at the Society of Illustrators and at Poster House, creating animated and character-based poses to inspire and titillate in performances incorporating improvisation and dramatic costumes and props. Dame Cuchifrita can also be found working hard as a menswear designer during the day and as a semi-professional cook and baker on the weekends.
Robin Mork is an illustrator and educator, teaching design and the creative process at Queens College and St. John’s University, as well as a variety of workshops at Poster House. She is an avid on location and live drawing artist, with a strong interest in gesture and materials exploration. Her work can be seen at robinmork.com.
This program is suitable for attendees over the age of 21.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.