March 18, 2026 Weekday Sketchers at Japan Society

 

Located near the  United Nations, Japan Society is a connecting point for Japanese arts, culture and business with NYC and the world.  The gallery features works by current and historical artists and craftsman,  The current show Kawai Kanjirō: House to House features the work of a renowned potter and poet whose works have never before been exhibited in the United States.  To find out more about the Japan Society and this exhibition, click here: https://japansociety.org/gallery/

DATE: Wednesday March 18 , 2026

STARTING TIME: 11:00 AM

TRANSPORTATION: 4, 5, 6, 7 and S trains to Grand Central Station, the 6 train to 51st St. and Lexington Avenue, and the E and M trains to Lexington Avenue and 53rd St

HOST: Carol Kreider 949 929 2616

NOTES: 

• There is an entrance fee $15 for adults and $10 for Seniors.  Various discount programs are accepted including the NYC Culture Pass, AAM etc 

• Be prepared to work in dry materials

• Water and bathrooms are available

• No food is allowed in the galleries

About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event.  #nycurbansketchers.

Saturday 3/14/26: Weekend Sketchers at The Oculus and Gansevoort Liberty Market

The Oculus in NYC is an architectural landmark, transit hub, and shopping mall. Designed by famed Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the $4 billion building makes this the most expensive train stop in the world. Gansevoort Market, located in the shopping mall part of The Oculus, hosts 10 different vendors that range from Japanese comfort food to Neapolitan personal pizzas. I think this will give us good options to sketch both a stunning landmark and a comfortable food hall… and still hoping it will start to warm up and we can sneak outside. 

**Please note that this is a venue change from what was previously listed on the events calendar. The Oculus will be the weekend sketchers’ location, NOT The NY Historical.

HOST: Mel Barancco (203) 550-3666

DATE: Saturday 3/14/26

TIME: Sketching 10am - 3pm | Show and Tell beginning at 3pm. 

SKETCHING LOCATION: The official address is 187 Greenwich St, NY, NY

MEETING LOCATION/ SHOW AND TELL LOCATION:  There will be no official meeting to kick off the day, but let’s use Gansevoort Liberty Market as our home base as there is more seating in there. People can jump off from there to sketch the atrium of the Oculus, which can get very crowded on the weekends and has limited seating. Let’s plan on doing the Show and Tell in the atrium at 3:00 (Level C2, in front of the Apple Store), if crowds allow, but check with the host day-of to confirm the exact location. If you are new, look for people with sketchbooks and say hello, we are a friendly bunch.

FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: Yes to all. Bring a stool if you want to sketch in the atrium of the Oculus. There is some seating on the main floor (C2), but they get taken up. 

ABOUT NYC URBAN SKETCHING EVENTS: All are welcome, no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event.  #nycurbansketchers.

A Few Tickets Still Remain - Min Lee Workshop - Urban Sketching in Mixed Media at Brookfield Place

 Get your tickets while you still can. For information and tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983477122467?aff=oddtdtcreator

THURSDAY, March 12, 2026: WESTCHESTER Sketchers at the Westchester Jewish Center in Mamaroneck

 

Come Sketch with Us

The Westchester Jewish Center Sanctuary, with its beautiful stained glass windows and its accompanying art gallery is a sight to behold and we are invited to sketch there for the day. 

In 1925 a building was used to fulfill the religious need of Jewish immigrants.  This building was situated on Halstead Ave, across from the train station in Mamaroneck.  In 1948 a large tract of land was purchased on Rockland Ave and a larger building was erected to accommodate the ever- increasing population with a wealth of beauty to capture in our sketch pads.

HOST: Marianne Milzoff (914-355-6507)

DATE: Thursday, March 12, 2026

TIME: 10:00AM to 2:00 PM

LOCATION: Westchester Jewish Center, 175 Rockland Ave., Mamaroneck, NY 10543

DIRECTIONS: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Westchester+Jewish+Center,+175+Rockland+Ave,+Mamaroneck,+NY+10543

NOTES:

• ATTENDANCE: While we are not limited in number, it is absolutely REQUIRED that we sign up ahead of time for security purposes. Please make sure to RSVP by Tuesday March 10 this so that you can enter the building.
• Parking is ample and free.
• For those taking Metro North to Mamaroneck, call or text Marianne (914) 355-6507 for a ride.
• DRY materials only!
• Lunch: We will have a room designated for lunch and Show and Tell but there are no eateries directly nearby so please bring your own lunch and drink.
• There is seating in the sanctuary and chairs by the art work but it is recommended that you bring a stool for better access.

Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org.

About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event.  #nycurbansketchers.

March 11, 2026 Weekday Sketchers at the Hugh

Weekday Sketchers at the Hugh Wednesday March 11, 2026

Join us this week as we explore an atrium and food hall tucked inside one of New York’s Iconic buildings.  The Hugh is named after the architect Hugh Stubbins. Spanning 30,000 square feet, the hall features high ceilings, hanging glass globe lights, tree canopies and art by New York artists including a floral mural by illustrator Yuko Shimizu and a sculpture by John Mosler.

DATE: Wednesday March 11, 2026

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

TRANSPORTATION: E, F to Lexington Ave 53 rd St. 6 to 51st St

HOST: Lorraine Smith. 929-614-1930

NOTES: 

Meet in the central food hall 

Water, food and bathrooms available

About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event.  #nycurbansketchers.

Saturday 3/7/26: Weekend Sketchers at Chelsea Market

 

The original home of Nabisco, and the birthplace of the Oreo, Chelsea Market is now a food hall, shopping mall, office space (Google, Food Network, NY1), and tourist attraction drawing over 6 million visitors a year. 

HOST: Rowan Bordewieck- 718-926-6855 (Text preferred)

DATE: Saturday 3/7/26

TIME: Sketching 10am - 3pm | Show and Tell beginning at 3pm. 

SKETCHING LOCATION: 75 9th Ave, NY, NY 10011

MEETING LOCATION/ SHOW AND TELL LOCATION:  There will be no official meeting to kick off the day, but let’s use the seating area in front of the Pearl River Mart as our home base. If you are new, look for people with sketchbooks and say hello, we are a friendly bunch. Let’s plan to do the Show and Tell here at 3:00, but conditions change, so check with the host day-of to confirm the exact location.

FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: Yes to all.

ABOUT NYC URBAN SKETCHING EVENTS: All are welcome, no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event.  #nycurbansketchers.

Urban Sketching in Mixed Media with Min Lee - March 28

 Join us at Brookfield Place on March 28th to learn how to draw without hesitation and develop a playful, expressive style. 

For more information and tickets, see link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983477122467?aff=oddtdtcreator