Saturday 2/14: Weekend Sketchers at The Met; The American Wing on Valentine’s Day

 

To continue our “Met Gallery of the Month” winter series, let’s explore The American Wing (Gallery 700, Floor 1), where we will sketch sculptures, paintings, building facades, furniture, armor, pottery, or the museum itself…

…and because it’s Valentine’s Day, for those who want to join in a bit of cheeky fun, we’re adding a special one-hour art game at the end of the sketch day. At 1:30pm on the dot, those who want to participate will meet in the Petrie European Sculpture Court (Gallery 548, Floor 1), where Shawne Cooper will lead a Valentine’s-themed take on the Exquisite Corpse drawing game. Instead of settling into one spot, we’ll move together through nearby galleries, drawing from life as we go. You won’t be working alone, and you won’t see the final results until the very end, at Show & Tell. It’s playful, collaborative, a little bit bawdy, and a whole lot of fun. Details will be shared when we gather. All levels welcome. Curiosity required. And yes, everyone who participates gets to take home one collaborative sketch: our Valentine’s Day gift to you.

HOST: Shawne Cooper: 917.880.9249
DATE: Saturday 2/14/26

TIME: Sketching 10:30am - 3pm | Show and Tell beginning at 3pm. 

LOCATION: The Met, 1000 Fifth Avenue (@ 82nd St), Manhattan, NYC- Gallery 700, Floor 1

MEETING LOCATION:  Meet at 10:30 in The American Wing (Gallery 700). If you are new, look for people with sketchbooks and say hello, we are a friendly bunch.

SHOW AND TELL LOCATION: Carson Family Hall on the Ground Floor directly below the Greek and Roman Galleries. Check with the host day-of for the exact show-and-tell location. 

VENUE RULES: Admission is pay what you wish for NY Residents, otherwise it is $30 for adults, $22 for Seniors. Sketching is permitted in pencil. Paint, charcoal, markers, liquids other than water, tripods, and adhesives are not allowed. As always, please listen to the guards, we want to be welcomed back with open arms. 
FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: There are restrooms and food in the museum. There is some seating in the galleries. A stool gives you more options.

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.