Saturday, June 14, 2025 - The Elevated Acre

 

The Elevated Acre is a secluded garden oasis with lush East River views tucked within Manhattan’s FiDi district.

MEETING SPOT, LUNCH, AND SHOW & TELL:
When you arrive at 55 Water Street, a street level escalator, set back from the sidewalk, will lead you upstairs. We’ll meet in the garden.

Lunch at 12:00 PM

Show & Tell at 3:00 PM, TBD at the location.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

• Subway:

• Wall Street 2 & 3 train; approximately a 5 minute walk

NOTES:

Plenty of seating, but bringing a stool will give you more flexibility.

Nearby restroom: Starbucks at 110 Pearl Street

Host: Charles Cannizzaro (914) 552-3658

Wednesday June 11 2025 Weekday Sketchers on Broadway

 

Weekday Sketchers on Broadway Wednesday

No, we are not performing!

Just sketching the new installation on Broadway between 39th and 41St Streets 

We had this on our schedule a few weeks ago and got rained out.  Let's try again this week. Hopefully the weather will be sunny and bright. 

Join us this week as we explore the new installation on Broadway "growing" out of the pavement in the Garment District.  These sculptures by Steve Tobin are the newest installation of the Garment District Alliance. Come and walk between, around and through these giant tree roots and try to capture their twists, turns and shadows in your sketchbooks. 

For more information about this exhibit, click here: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/there-are-giant-metal-roots-growing-out-of-midtown-right-now-040425

DATE: WEDNESDAY JUNE 11, 2025

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION: WE WILL MEET ON THE CORNER OF BROADWAY AND 41st STREET

TRANSPORTATION: ANY TRAIN TO TIMES SQUARE

NOTES

• Please RSVP to Raylie Dunkel at President@nycurbansketchers.org
• Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
• Bring a stool
• Bathrooms and water available in local businesses
• Bring your lunch or purchase something from the many outlets along the street
• We will break for lunch and a throw down on the pedestrian plaza in front of Macy's 

June 4, 2025 Weekday Sketchers at Riverside Park

 Weekday Sketchers at Riverside Park for 

Works in Public Exhibit

Every year the Art Students' League and Riverside Park collaborate on an outdoor exhibit of recent sculptures entitled "Works in Public"  Join us this week as we explore and sketch this year's installations. 

Starting at the lower end of Riverside Park near the 59th Street entrance,  and scattered along the waterfront are  this year's offerings. Join us to sketch these and the other features of this wonderful park, including a locomotive, a gantry transfer bridge and Pier 1. 

Come and enter the park at either 59th Street or 72nd Street. Stroll along, sketch and enjoy the views.  We will meet for lunch and show and tell at the cafe at Pier 1 near 70th Street at 1230 PM

DATE  WEDNESDAY JUNE 4, 2025

STARTING TIME 1030 AM

LOCATION. RIVERSIDE PARK

                        Between 59th and 72nd Streets

TRANSPORTATION  1 TRAIN TO 59TH, 66TH OR 72 STREETS

                                    Depending on where you want to enter the park.

NOTES

• Please RSVP to Raylie Dunkel at President@NYCurbansketchers.org
• Looking for us. Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
• Water, bathrooms and food are available at the Pier 1 Cafe at 70th Street
• Bring a stool

Saturday, June 7, 2025 - SeaGlass Carousel

 

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SeaGlass Carousel is a whimsical architectural gem located at the southern tip of Manhattan in Battery Park. Set within a glowing glass-and-steel pavilion shaped like a nautilus shell, this underwater-themed carousel features 30 giant illuminated fish that rotate and glide with light and music. Surrounded by lush gardens and just steps away from New York Harbor, the area offers a dreamlike blend of nature, light, and fantasy—perfect for sparking your sketching imagination. You can find out more about it by visiting seaglasscarousel.nyc

MEETING SPOT, LUNCH, AND SHOW & TELL:

At the SeaGlass Carousel – Enter across the street from 17 State Street, New York, NY 10004

NOTES: There are benches nearby, but bringing a stool will give you more flexibility. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

• Subway:

• 1 train to South Ferry

• 4 or 5 trains to Bowling Green

• R train to Whitehall Street 

• Bus:

• M5, M15, M15-SBS, or M20 to South Ferry
  

• Ferry:

• Staten Island Ferry to Whitehall Terminal, followed by a short walk to the carousel
  

Host: Tina Tang (217) 979-1074

Sunday, June 1 - Sketch Domino Park

 

Domino Park is a 5-acre public park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It spans a quarter mile along the East River near the Williamsburg Bridge, at the Domino Sugar Refinery site.

The park has a beautiful mix of urban and scenic views, including the Williamsburg Bridge and Downtown Manhattan. With lots of people, elevated walkways, playgrounds, grassy areas and fountains and salvaged factory equipment displayed (including 4 syrup collection tanks), it’s a great place to find sketching inspiration.

MEETING SPOT, LUNCH, AND SHOW & TELL: Domino Square - 15 River St, Brooklyn, NY

NOTES: There are lots of benches and places to sit, but feel free to bring a stool for more sketching options. Anticipate sun and temperatures to be 60° or higher, so bring a hat and dress accordingly. Food, water and bathrooms are all available in the park.

Host: Marvel Muñoz (848) 345-1969

SUNDAY, June 1, 2025: Westchester Sketchers at Caramoor

 

Join us to help Caramoor kick-off their 80th Summer Season

Located on the grounds of a former estate, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a destination for exceptional music, captivating programs, spectacular gardens, and grounds. It enriches the lives of its audiences through innovative and diverse musical performances of the highest quality.

We will explore the lush grounds, and the settings of the historic Rosen House, Spanish Courtyard, and gardens to find inspiration for our artwork.  Click here for more details about the kick-off event: https://caramoor.org/event/welcome-summer-open-house-grounds/

DETAILS:

Where: Caramoor https://caramoor.org/visit/

149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY 10536. Phone: 914-232-1252

When: SUNDAY, June 1, 2025. The event officially starts at 12 PM, but you can come earlier to start sketching earlier.

Directions: https://caramoor.org/visit/getting-to-caramoor/

Transportation from NYC: Take the Harlem Line of the Metro-North Railroad to Katonah Station. Caramoor is a 3.5-mile drive from the Katonah station. For current information, check the Metro-North schedule. NOTE: If you need a ride from the station, please call Marianne to arrange for pick up.

Lunch: We will not have lunch together. There will some concessions, but it may be best to bring your own food. Show & Tell: 2:30PM Location TBD. We will share stories and sketches during the social part of our day.

NOTES:
- Bring drinking water.
- There are lots of benches but bring a stool for more options.
- Dress for sunshine. Bring a hat and sunscreen.
- Restrooms are available.
- Parking is free.

Looking for us? Call: Cathy at (914) 625-0766 or Marianne at (914) 355-6507

Please R.S.V.P. to Cathy Gutterman westchester@nycurbansketchers.org

There are no fees. All drawing skill levels are welcome.

THURSDAY, May 29, 2025: Westchester Sketchers Plein Air Day at the Scarsdale Public Library

 

Come join the Westchester Division of the NYC Urban Sketchers for a fun and supportive day of ‘en plein air’ (in the open air.) painting or drawing on the beautiful grounds of the Scarsdale Public Library. This this event is meant to be an opportunity for people to relax, create art and make new friends.  

At the end of the day, we will have the opportunity to display our artwork in the Library. Please bring individual sheets of paper so that you won't need to remove them from your sketchbook. This event will be held rain or shine.

DETAILS

DATE: THURSDAY, May 29, 2025. 

START TIME: 10:00 AM We'll meet in Meeting Room North/South to chat and get set up, but most of the day we will be sketching as you like.

LOCATION:  Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583Phone: (914) 722-1300

DIRECTIONS: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//54+Olmsted+Rd,+Scarsdale,+NY+10583

Lunch: 12:30 PM. Stop back in Meeting Room for some cool drinks and to take a break while showing off your new creations! 

NOTES: 

• Bring water and your lunch or a snack. 
• Clipboards, stools, etc. are not necessary to participate, but bringing them can offer more options.

Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org

Please ALSO register through the Library at: 

https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/plein-air-drawing-westchester-nyc-urban-sketchers-109428

Looking for us? Call/text: Cathy at (914) 625-0766.