Weekend Sketchers- Saturday 4/25/26: Grand Central Terminal

 

Grand Central Terminal is one of New York City’s most beautiful and historically significant landmarks, celebrated for both its architectural grandeur and its role in shaping modern urban life. Opened in 1913, the terminal was designed in the Beaux‑Arts style by architects Reed & Stem and Warren & Wetmore. It symbolized a new era of rail travel—one that emphasized elegance, efficiency, and civic pride. Today, Grand Central Terminal is both a working transportation hub and a cultural icon. Its blend of monumental architecture, rich history, and constant human motion makes it a powerful symbol of New York City.

**Please note- Due to the weather forecast for Saturday, this is a change from the originally scheduled location shown in the Calendar of Events. GCT gives us great indoor and outdoor sketching options. Hopefully the weather allows some outside time. Greenwood Cemetery, which does not have a viable indoor option, will be rescheduled to a later date.

HOST: Susan Toplitz (631) 948-3233

DATE: Saturday 4/25/26

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

SKETCHING LOCATION: Grand Central Terminal- 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY

MEETING LOCATION: There will be no official meeting to kick off the day, join your fellow sketchers and just start sketching. If you are new, look for people with sketchbooks and say hello, we are a friendly bunch.

SHOW AND TELL LOCATION: Meet in the Biltmore Room, which is on the west side of the main concourse level, in front of Tracks 39-40. Check with the host day-of for the exact show-and-tell location.

FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: There are public restrooms, shops, and restaurants throughout the Terminal. Seating is very limited inside, so a stool might be a good idea.

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.