SATURDAY 1/25/25 SKETCH AT THE MET CLOISTERS

 

SATURDAY SKETCH AT THE MET CLOISTERS

A visit to the Cloisters is a step back in time and place. Join us to sketch the beautiful architecture and artifacts in this serene and contemplative setting. Whether you challenge yourself capturing the perspective of the magnificent cloisters, meditatively draw the details of a Romanesque statue, or go chasing unicorns, it will be time well spent.

LOCATION:
THE MET CLOISTERS
99 Margaret Corbin Dr, Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan

DATE:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25th

STARTING TIME:
10:00 AM
Running late? Come anyway. We'll be here.

ADMISSION:
Please note that there is an admission charge of $25; $17 for seniors. However,...NY State residents or students in the tri-state area can take advantage of the pay-what-you-wish policy. American Association of Museums (AAM) membership is also accepted.

TRANSPORTATION:
Take the A Train to 190th Street. Ride the elevators up to the street level. You can take the #4 bus in front of the station to the Cloisters or walk through Ft. Tryon Park to the Cloisters. It's a hilly walk.

FOOD & DRINK POLICY:
There is a no food and drink policy inside the building (their cafe is open in the warmer months only.) The only liquid allowed is water in a secure bottle.

ART EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES:
The official word is pencil only. You can read all the visitor guidelines here: https://www.metmuseum.org/policies/visitor-guidelines

YOUR HOSTS FOR THIS EVENT:
Mel Barranco & Joshua Takaoka
Should you have any questions, concerns, or can't find the group, contact Mel at 203.550.3666 or Joshua at 917.330.5456.

FRIDAY: January 24, 2025: Westchester Sketchers at the Greenwich Audubon Center

 

The Greenwich Audubon Center is a vibrant nature education center located at the main 285-acre Audubon sanctuary in Greenwich. They are a part of the Audubon Connecticut state office of the National Audubon Society and Atlantic Flyway, and steward a total of seven sanctuaries in the Greenwich area. Their mission is to protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.

The Greenwich Audubon Center is excited to announce their newest art exhibition in Kiernan Hall: 'Trash To Treasure' by Chris Duncan, featuring nature collages made for found and discarded materials. Each of the paintings in this gallery started out as something that was being thrown away. In addition to sketching in the Gallery, we can also sketch the outside views through the huge picture windows.

 

DETAILS: 

DATE: FRIDAY, January 24, 2025

LOCATION: Greenwich Audubon Center 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT Phone: (203) 869-5272

DIRECTIONS: https://greenwich.audubon.org/directions

START TIME: 10:00 AM 

LUNCH: 12:30 PM Bring your own lunch. 

SHOW and TELL:  Following lunch. This is the social portion of our day when we will share our drawings, techniques, and stories. It is a time not to be missed.

NOTES:

• Bring your own stools.
• Trails are open sunrise to sunset.  Center opens at 10:00 AM.
• Admission is free, but a $6 donation is suggested per person.

Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org

 

Looking for us? Contact: Cathy at (914) 625-0766.There are no fees. All drawing skill levels are welcome. 

Wednesday January 22, 2025 Museum of the American Indian

 Weekday Sketchers at Museum of 

American Indian

Can you imagine an epic battle between Marvel characters and Aliens that are invading 

New York? 

Well you don't have to imagine it, you can see it live at the Museum of the American Indian.  This site specific exhibit is the work of Salish Artist Jeffrey Vereggee, who combines Northwest Coast imagery with pop culture figures. 

But wait....that's not all!

The museum, housed in the original Customs House, offers so much more: fabulous collections of native art and artifacts, exploration of modern New York thorough the lens of Native Nations and the incredible beaux arts building's intricate architecture, murals and staircases.  This place has something for everyone.  And did I mention a great gift shop!!

DATE: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22, 2025

LOCATION: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIANS

                          Bowling Green, Manhattan

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

TRANSPORTATION:

4 & 5 trains to Bowling Green
1 train to Rector Street or South Ferry
R train to Whitehall Street
J & Z trains to Broad Street
2 & 3 trains to Wall Street

NOTES

• Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at President@NYCurbansketchers.org
• Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
• Admission to the museum is free
• Bathrooms and water are available 
• There is no food service in the building but plenty of vendors nearby
• Be prepared to work in dry materials
• Bring a stool

Saturday, January 18: Treasures of Grand Central

 

Saturday, January 18: Treasures of Grand Central

Being a New Yorker, you've no doubt raced through this terminal to catch a train once or twice—or a thousand times. But Grand Central Station is more than a place to get from point A to point B. Within this historical landmark lies countless treasures, many of which remain undiscovered to the large majority of passersby.


Special VIP and fellow NYC Urban Sketcher Judy Garza has worked as a tour guide at many icon institutions in the city, including Grand Central, and she's going to share some of these hidden gems with us, before we roll up our sleeves and sketch this iconic space.

DETAILS:

Where:  The Main Concourse at Grand Central Station - Meet by east side of Clock at the Information Booth at the center of the terminal.  The east side of the clock faces the stairs leading up to the Apple Store

When:  Sketching start time: 10 AM

              Judy's tour: 10:30 AM

             Running late? Come anyway; we'll be there

Lunch:  Meet at 12:00 PM by the stairs leading up to the Apple Store. You can bring your own food or purchase a bite from the many vendors downstairs

Afternoon:  1:00 PM : Back to the Concourse to continue sketching

Show and Tell:  3:00 PM  Exact location TBD

Notes:

• Bring a stool if you have one.  Security no longer allows people to sketch sitting on the floor; stools seem to be acceptable
• Your hosts for this event are Mel Barranco & Shawne Cooper. Should you have any questions, concerns, or can't find the group, contact Mel at 203.550.3666

Afternoon Session Added, Feb 16, 2025 Workshop: Drawing People with Mixed Media with Min Lee

Afternoon Session for NYC Urban Sketchers Workshop: Drawing People with Mixed Media with Min Lee

When: Sunday February 16, 2025 at 20:00 pm

How to Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-workshop-nycusk-drawing-people-with-mixed-media-with-min-tickets

Where: The Hugh Citicorp Building, 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY.

Have you ever wanted to draw a character in your own unique style? The purpose of this workshop is to teach how to draw people by creating layers, using both wet and dry media. She will demonstrate how to employ different materials to create patterns before you begin to draw your character. To see more of Min's work, please visit her Instagram page.

Many more details in the event page, please click the link to see more information. 

Feb 16, 2025-Winter Workshop with Min Lee

Sold out! NYC Urban Sketchers Workshop: Drawing People with Mixed Media with Min Lee

When: Sunday February 16, 2025 at 10:00 am

How to Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-urban-sketchers-workshop-drawing-people-with-mixed-media-with-min-tickets

Where: The Hugh Citicorp Building, 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY.

Have you ever wanted to draw a character in your own unique style? The purpose of this workshop is to teach how to draw people by creating layers, using both wet and dry media. She will demonstrate how to employ different materials to create patterns before you begin to draw your character. To see more of Min's work, please visit her Instagram page.

Many more details in the event page, please click the link to see more information. 

THURSDAY, January 16, 2025: Westchester Sketchers at the Rye Arts Center

The Rye Art Center was founded in 1960 by five Rye families and four hundred odd dollars. It has grown into the largest multi-arts center in the region. We will be sketching their current exhibits.

Unseen Photographs of Rock & Roll 

by Michael Friedman

Step back in time and experience the golden era of rock and roll through Unseen Photographs of Rock & Roll Legends, a captivating exhibition at The Rye Arts Center. Featuring rare and intimate photographs from Michael Friedman’s Lost Negatives Project, this collection showcases iconic artists like Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Band, and more, captured during their prime from 1968-1973. Discovered decades later in an attic, these extraordinary images offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse of music history in the making.

Pradeep Gupta’s

Layered Bursts of Energy

Don’t miss this collection of compositions that pulse with vigor and emotion. Pradeep’s work invites viewers to engage deeply, encouraging them to see the world through his vibrant lens.

DETAILS:

DATE: THURSDAY, January 16, 2025

START TIME: 10:00 AM 
  

LOCATION: Rye Arts Center, www.ryeartscenter.org 51 Milton Road, Rye, NY 10580. Phone: (914) 967-0700.

DIRECTIONS: https://www.mapquest.com/us/new-york/rye-arts-center-464332070

PARKING:  You can park comfortably in the back lot behind the Center.

FROM Grand Central Terminal, NYC: Take the Metro-North New Haven Line to the Mamaroneck station.  Please contact Marianne Milzoff at mmilzoff@optimum.net to arrange transportation from the station.

LUNCH followed by Show and Tell: 12:30 PM:  Bring your lunch or purchase it on nearby Purchase Street.  

NOTES: 

• While Admission is FREE,  please consider giving a small donation to thank the Center for its hospitality.
• Drawing stools are permitted. 

Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org

Looking for us? 

Call/text: Cathy at (914) 625-0766 or Marianne at (914) 355-6507