Wednesday, March 27, 2024

SATURDAY: Sketch Salon 94

 


Another new location suggested by a sketcher!  Thank you Shawne Cooper!

Shawne suggested we check out Salon 94.  Salon 94 is an art gallery in NYC featuring renowned artists and selected works of fine art. 

Never heard of it, but it looks great.  It’s in a gorgeous NYC Townhouse that faces the north side of the Guggenheim museum.  Here is the Instagram video that got me excited:

Just in case:   Since it's a new location, if there’s not enough to hold our interest we’ll walk across the street and drop in at the Guggenheim.


DETAILS
What:   We’ll be sketching at Salon 94
 
Where:   The Salon is located at 3 East 89th Street, which is the north side of the Guggenheim Museum.  Admission is free.

When:  The Salon opens at 11:00 AM.  Note:  Not our usual start time.

How:
-   By Subway:  Take the #6 to 86th Street.

Lunch:  We’re not going to be taking a formal lunch.  There are street vendors selling food and snacks and a walk to Lexington Avenue provides stores.

Afternoon:  1:00  sketching.

Show and Tell:  3:00 PM -  Not clear yet where we can share our drawings and talk at the end of the day, Location will be determined on site.



NOTE:
-      Bring a stool if you have one, it gives you more options.

If you can’t find us
call or text Mark at 973-809-9128

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



Weekday Sketchers Schedule for April and May




Noel Y. Calingasan • NYC on X: "Roosevelt Island stepping into spring. Cherry  blossoms under the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Roosevelt Island  https://t.co/mVC1S9MGbu" / X

In an effort to help you plan to attend the Weekday Sketch Sessions, here is the schedule for April and May.  Be aware that locations are subject to change so make sure to check the blog and your inbox for the current week's program.


Peace Fountain — Greg Wyatt


Wednesday April 3, 2024                    Cherry Blossoms at Roosevelt Island

Wednesday April 10                            Sakura Park Cherry Blossoms and Grants Tomb

Wednesday April 17                            The Peace Fountain at St John the Divine

Wednesday April 24                             Pier 42 and Works in Public Riverside Park

Wednesday May 1, 2024                      Nivola Concrete Horses Steven Wise Houses

Wednesday May 8, 2024                      Animal Sculptures Central Park 

Wednesday May 15, 2024                    Greenacre Park plus two Korba murals

Wednesday May 22,2024                     Greenwood Cemetery

Wednesday May 29, 2024                    Conservancy Garden 

               


Sunday, March 24, 2024

THURSDAY, March 28, 2024: Westchester Sketchers at the Greenwich Audubon Center

 


Come sketch with us in the Greenwich Audubon Center's Kiernan Hall Gallery.  If weather permits, we could also sketch outdoors. The Center's 285-acre main sanctuary features the Kimberlin Nature Education Center— the hub for nature programs, educational exhibits, staff offices, The Nature Store, and The Perch Coffee Lounge. The surrounding landscape serves as an outdoor classroom with seven miles of hiking trails, hardwood forests, lake, vernal pool, and more.




The current photo exhibition in Kiernan Hall is: 'Birds & Nature From Around the World' by Deirdre Corcoran Foote.

DETAILS: 

DATE: THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
LOCATIONGreenwich Audubon Center 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT Phone: (203) 869-5272


START TIME: 10:00 AM 

LUNCH: 12:30 PM Bring your own lunch.  The cafe ha beverages for purchase.

SHOW and TELL: 2:30 PM This is the social portion of our day when we will share our drawings, techniques, and stories. It is a time not to be missed.

NOTES:
  • Bring your own stools.
  • Trails are open sunrise to sunset.  Center opens at 10:00 AM.
  • Admission is free, but a $6 donation is suggested per person.
Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org
 
Looking for us? Contact: Cathy at (914) 625-0766  or Marianne at (914) 355-6507

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

Friday, March 22, 2024

Weekday Sketchers at Ukrainian Institute




Ukrainian Institute of America


How often have you walked by one of those beautiful  mansions on the Upper East Side and thought...."Oooh, wouldn't it be nice to see what is inside?  

Well this is your chance!


Thanks for Claudia Schellenberg for making arrangement for us to visit the Ukrainian Institute on the corner of 5th Avenue and 79th Street.  Once owned by the oil industrialist Henry Sinclair and then the last remaining direct descendent of Governor Peter Stuyvesant, the building is one of the remaining mansions built  during the Gilded Age in the late 19th century. It is now owned by the Ukrainian Institute which is  dedicated to preserving Ukrainian culture in art, music, literature and customs.

To learn more about the Ukrainian Institute, their exhibitions and programs as well as the history of the building, click here: https://ukrainianinstitute.org



Questions, comments and RSVP directly to President@nycurbansketchers.org. 
DO NOT respond to this email as your inquiry will go to a "dead letter" file. 

'

Minding the Heritage


DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH  27, 2024

STARTING TIME:  12:00 NOON

ADDRESS:  UKRAINAN INSTTITUE 
                        2 EAST 79TH STREET

TRANSPORTATION:  6 Train to 77th St Station

UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA - 92 Photos - 2 E 79th St, New York, New  York - Updated March 2024 - Community Service/Non-Profit - Phone Number -  Yelp






NOTES



  • PLEASE RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at President@NYCUrbansketchers.org  Space is limited to 20 people 
  • Looking for us? Call or text to Raylie at 201-273-0445
  • There is no entrance fee
  • We will meet at Noon and work for three hours. There will not be a lunch break, please eat before attending
  • You can only work in dry materials.  No pastels or charcoals.
  • You can bring a stool but please check that it has rubber feet as we don't want to scratch the floors
  • Water and bathrooms are available. 













Thursday, March 21, 2024

NJ sketchers at Montclair Museum

 

New Jersey Sketchers at Montclair Art Museum


Montclair Art Museum gets nod to create outdoor public space
Montclair Art Museum Entrance


George Inness, a major landscape of the nineteenth century who had great influence on the Hudson River School,  lived and worked in Montclair NJ.  The Montclair Art Museum has a wonderful collection of his paintings and a gallery dedicated to his work. This month we will visit the museum, view the work by Innes and the other exhibitions.
If weather permits, we may also work outside on the museum grounds using our inspiration from the Inness paintings.

Peace and Plenty, George Inness (American, Newburgh, New York 1825–1894 Bridge of Allan, Scotland), Oil on canvas, American
Peace and Plenty by George Innes

DATE: FRIDAY  March 29
 Since the museum is not open on Thursdays we will meet on Friday this month. Dry materials only.

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION: MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM
 3 SOUTH MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR NJ

NOTES
  • Please RSVP directly to Margaret Casagrande at  margaret.casagrande@gmail.com
  • Looking for us? Call Margaret at 646-515-9913
  • There is an entrance fee of $15 for adults and $12 for seniors. The American Alliance of Museum membership is accepted. Check the website for other discounts
  • The website indicates the Cornerstone Cafe is now open 
  • Bring a stool
There are no fees to sketch. Open to all skill levels.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Afternoon Session Workshop with Gavin Snider

 



 Afternoon Session

Workshop with Gavin Snider

Painting Brooklyn Brownstones

When: April 27th with a rain date of April 28, 2024 2:00pm-5pm
Where: 95 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215
How: Click Here
About this event:

Gavin Snider is an artist who lives and works in New York. He spends his days painting the city and the people in it.

In this workshop, Gavin will focus on the architecture of Brooklyn, specifically the brownstone. He'll show you how he builds up a watercolor from the blank page, "carving out" the painting with increasing levels of detail. He'll talk about composing with negative space, applying light and shadow, and approaching both architectural and landscape elements in a painting.

We will meet on the corner of 5th Street and Prospect Park West. There's lots of space and people to paint and you can also turn around and paint the Litchfield Mansion as an alternative to the brownstones. Restrooms are located in the park at the Picnic House and the Bandshell. 

Workshop is scheduled for April 27. We have a rain date of April 28. As the day approaches we will assess the weather and communicate via the email address you used to enroll.

To see more about Gavin visit his website.

For more information see event page.


SATURDAY:: Sketch CANCELLED

 


CANCELLED ** Sketch ** CANCELLED

The reports are for overwhelming rain today.  I watched the late news last night and saw MTA employees bolting special Flood Gates to the subway ventilation system.  The city doesn't need us adding to the stress of running critical systems.


Want some Good News?  I'll be posting the recording or the last WinterTalk this morning.  If you missed Dina's wonderful deeply researched presentation you'll be able to see what everyone was talking about.  Be sure to stay for the discussion at the end.
Enjoy the day - and stay dry!






There are no fees or attendance taken. All drawing skill levels are welcome