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The Forum, located on the corner of 125th Street and Broadway, is a unique community gathering space open to the public. It has a huge street-level space with floor-to-ceiling glass, allowing for interesting views of the area under the 1 train, which is elevated at 125th Street. From the western end there's an interesting view towards the Hudson under the elevated West Side Highway. The space is filled with tables and chairs, it’s warm, has restrooms, and there's lots of places around to get coffee, lunch, etc. It’s always a comfortable spot for indoor sketching.
Host: Leslie Sim (516) 633-2340
Date: Saturday 11/15/25
Time: Sketching: 10am - 3pm | Show and Tell: Beginning at 3pm.
Location: The Columbia Forum- Corner of Broadway and 125th Street, Manhattan, NYC
Meeting spot: In the lobby of the Columbia Forum.
Show and Tell location: In the lobby of the Columbia Forum. Check with the host day-of for the exact show-and-tell location.
Seating: There are lots of tables and chairs. A stool gives you more options if you want to venture outside.
Food, drink, restrooms: There are restrooms in the building and lots of options for food in the immediate area.
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.
