FRIDAY, November 20, 2026: WESTCHESTER SKETCHERS at Katonah Museum of Art Senior Social Afternoon

 

Experience an afternoon of art, creativity, and connection. Enjoy a conversational tour of the new exhibition, Intermittent Islands: Four Caribbean Women Artists, discover colorful sketching techniques with an art activity led by our own Joann Zwolski, and relax with light refreshments while spending time with fellow art lovers.

HOST: Cathy Gutterman (914) 625-0766

DATE: Friday, November 20, 2026

TIME: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Please arrive before 1:00 PM to start with a tour of the exhibit.

Register here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/senior-social-afternoon-tickets-294174

LOCATION: Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay Street - Route 22, Katonah, NY 10536
DIRECTIONS: https://www.katonahmuseum.org/visit/getting-here.php 

From NYC: From Grand Central Terminal, take the Metro-North Harlem Line to Katonah Station. Taxi service is available.
NOTES:

• Admission: Seniors $9, others $12.

Reciprocal Admission: Fairfield Westchester Museum Alliance (FWMA), North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM), American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Members. Also check check your local Library Pass Program.

• Food, drink, chewing gum and tobacco products are not allowed in the galleries.

• Pencil sketching is allowed  in the galleries. 

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.

WEDNESDAY, November 18, 2026: Weekday Sketchers at Bard Graduate Center

 

The Bard Graduate Center has opened a wonderful exhibit featuring the women, clothing and costumes of the era of silent films. Join us to see and sketch the magic that was created in the early exploration of The Silver Screen. It is hard for us to imagine the impact that the silent film era had on American culture. This exhibition will take you back more than 100 years to see the work that the pioneers of this industry created from scratch. For more information about he exhibit, click here: https://exhibitions.bgc.bard.edu/goddesses/

DATE: Wednesday November 18,, 2026

STARTING TIME: 11:00 AM

TRANSPORTATION: B or C train to 86th Street

HOST: Tom Freudenheim 347-709-8663

MEET: in the lobby of the building

NOTES:

• Water, bathrooms, are available

There is an admission fee of $15 for Adults and $12 for Seniors. The Center accepts the AAM membership, membership to other museums and many other programs.

• Bring a stool 

• Be prepared to work in dry materials.

• The galleries are tight so please do not block walkways for other guests. 

Saturday 11/14/26: Weekend Sketchers At Moynihan Train Hall

 

The recent Moynihan Train Hall renovation was one of the most monumental civic projects undertaken in New York City in a generation. More than a century after the construction of the original Penn Station, and almost six decades after its demolition, the project expanded the existing Penn Station with a 255,000-square-foot, modern rail hub inside the historical Farley Building. Situated across Madison Square Garden, the train hall brings light to the station’s concourses, increases the total concourse space by 50 percent, and restores the dignified sense of arrival that was lost with the destruction of McKim, Mead & White’s original station.

This location presents terrific sketching opportunities inside and out. The Farley Building has beautiful Beaux-Arts facades, the new interior has giant glass vaulted ceilings and exposed trusses, and of course there are trains, people, and food. Should be a fun outing.

HOST: Charles Cannizzaro (914) 552-3658
DATE: Saturday 11/14/26
TIME: Sketching 10am-3pm | Show and Tell beginning at 3pm.
SKETCHING LOCATION: Moynihan Train Hall- 350 W 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001

MEETING SPOT: There will be no official meeting to kick off the day, join your fellow sketchers and just start sketching.
SHOW AND TELL LOCATION: At 3pm meet in the food court area on the Concourse level. Look for the tables between “The Irish Exit” and “Jacob’s Pickles.” Check with the host day-of for the exact show-and-tell location.
FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: There is a food court and restrooms. Bring a stool for the best vantage points.

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.

WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2026: WESTCHESTER SKETCHERS at the Pocantico Center in Tarrytown

 

Woven Wonders: Kykuit’s Picasso Tapestries showcases eight monumental tapestries based on Pablo Picasso's bold paintings and handwoven with his approval by Jacqueline de la Baume Dürrbach (1920-1989) between 1955 and 1975. The exhibition explores the origins and painstaking artistry behind this unique commission for Nelson A. Rockefeller and an extraordinary collaboration between artists, curators, and collectors.

HOSTS: Marianne Milzoff (914) 355-6507 and Cathy Gutterman (914) 625-0766

DATE: Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

TIME: Meet at 9:45 AM for curator-led tour at 10AM. You must be on time to take the tour! 

LOCATION: The David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico, 200 Lake Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591    

DIRECTIONS and Visitor information: https://www.rbf.org/pocantico/pocantico-center/visitor-information

Please carpool if possible. Before proceeding through the gate, all guests must check-in with staff, who can provide further information about parking.

LUNCH: 12:30 PM  Followed by Show and Tell.

NOTES:

• ONLY DRY MATERIALS are allowed

• Bring your lunch and drinking water.

• There are lots of benches but bring a stool for more options.

• Restrooms are available.

• Parking is free.

Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman 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.

TUESDAY, November 10, 2026: Nyack/Westchester Sketchers at Nyack Library

 

Come and join the next meet-up of the Nyack/Westchester Sketchers at the Nyack Library. Meet in the Creative Lab at 2 PM, then gather gain at 4 PM to share sketches. Choose whatever you would like to draw inside or outside.

The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Free, informal and friendly! All levels welcome. Beginners welcome. No registration required.

HOST: Kay Copp Brown (631) 432-6526

DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

TIME: 2:00 - 4:30 PM 

LOCATION: Nyack Library, 59 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960.

Meet in the Creative Lab. Return at 4:00 PM for Show and Tell.

DIRECTIONS: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Nyack+Library,+59+S+Broadway,+Nyack,+NY+10960 

NOTES:

• Park on the street or in the library lot behind the building.

• Restrooms are available.

For more information contact Kay at kcoppbrown@aol.com 

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.

 Join us as we travel to Fort Tryon Park in upper Manhattan and back in time to medieval Europe. The Met Cloisters is a truly unique place in NYC.  Donated to the Met by John Rockefeller, it is a repository of medieval art, artifacts and architecture renowned throughout the world.  Come and capture the calm and beauty of the 4 outdoor courtyards (cloisters) or fabulous unicorn tapestries or the many examples of religious sculpture housed in this building. 

DATE:THURSDAY November 12, 2026

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

TRANSPORTATION: A Train to 190th Street.  Take the elevator to the street and catch the  M4 bus in front of the station that will drop you off in front of the museum. (orl take the 10 minute  walk to the museum along the park path) 

HOST: Kristin Zimmermann 917-673-6867

MEET: Meet in the lobby at the top of the stairs. Kristin will let you know where the throw-down will be. 

NOTES:

-Water, bathrooms are available

There is an entrance fee of $30 for adults and $22 for seniors.  The AAM, IDNYC  cards are accepted along with many other memberships. There is a Pay-What-You-Wish policy for NYC residents. Check the website for more information: https://www.metmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/met-cloisters

-Some benches are around but a stool gives you more options.

-If it rains, there are plenty of covered walkways and overhangs.

Be prepared to work only in dry materials

Food is available in the cafe

Saturday 11/7/26: Weekend Sketchers in Chinatown

 

Join us this week in the heart of Chinatown, one of the most vibrant and visually rich neighborhoods in the city. A fascinating blend of history, culture, architecture, and daily street life, Chinatown offers endless inspiration for sketching. Wander through bustling streets lined with colorful storefronts, hanging lanterns, produce markets, and hand-painted signs. From the ornate façades of temples to the energy of Pell and Doyers Streets, every corner presents a unique sketching opportunity.

As of this writing the forecast is calling for 62 degrees and no rain. Dress warm and bring a stool. Pell and Doyers streets are closed to car traffic.

HOST: Ed Siegel (646) 468-2194
DATE: Saturday 11/7/26
TIME: Sketching 10am-3pm | Show and Tell beginning at 3pm.
SKETCHING LOCATION: Chinatown- Home base will be the corner of Pell St and Doyers St. This is the heart of Chinatown, but feel free to venture out to Mott Street and beyond.

MEETING SPOT: At 10 am meet Ed on the corner of Pell St and Doyers St. If you are late, no worries, join your fellow sketchers at any time and just start sketching.
SHOW AND TELL LOCATION: At 3pm meet on the corner of Pell St and Doyers St. Check with the host day-of for the exact show-and-tell location.
FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: The area is dense with cafe’s, restaurants, and shops. There may be some tables and chairs on the closed streets, but it gets crowded, so bring a stool to this one for the best vantage points.

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.