Monday, March 31, 2025
Sunday, March 30, 2025
THURSDAY, April 3, 2025: Westchester Sketchers at the Pelham Art Center
Serving the Pelham community since 1970, the Pelham Art Center is a non-profit educational and cultural institution committed to providing access to study, experience, and appreciate the arts.
Current Exhibit:
The artist collective, Think About Water (TAW), comprised of visual artists who are known for their decades-long work addressing global water issues, is presenting a selected exhibition of their work. The artists focus on both the challenges facing water systems and how water heals and replenishes the environment.
If weather permits, we can sketch the outdoor public artworks, created by New York Street artists, on the Third Street Facade of the Center.
DETAILS:
Phone: (914) 738-2525.
DIRECTIONS: https://www.pelhamartcenter.org/about/visit/
FROM Grand Central Terminal, NYC: Take the Metro North New Haven Line to the Pelham Station. Walk north on Fifth Avenue two blocks north past the village green, to 155 Fifth Avenue.
SHOW and Tell: 12:30 PM.
NOTES:
- Parking is a challenge due to ongoing construction in the area. Be prepared for metered parking with quarters or download the Passport Parking App.
- We can use watercolors when working on the murals outside of the Center but use dry media only inside the gallery.
- Drawing stools are permitted.
Please RSVP to westchester@nycurbansketchers.com.
Looking for us?
Call/text: Cathy at (914) 625-0766 or Marianne at (914) 355-6507
Friday, March 28, 2025
Weekday Sketchers at Noguchi Museum Wednesday
There are so many reason to visit the Noguchi Museum: The wonderful sculptures, the industrial vibe, the peaceful garden, or the ferry ride to get there. But at this time of year there is even one more reason: the beautiful weeping cherry tree in the center of the garden. Join its this week for an immersive experience into all things Noguchi.
DATE: WEDNESDAY April 2 , 2025
STARTING TIME: 11:30 AM
The museum opens at 11 AM. The Astoria Ferry will dock about 11:15. Plan your time accordingly.
LOCATION: THE NOGUCHI MUSEUM
9-01 33rd Road (at Vernon Boulevard)
Long Island City, New York 11106
TRANSPORTATION: The easiest way to get to the museum is to use the East River Ferry. Click here for the ferry schedule:https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/astoria/
Take the Astoria line to Astoria. When you exit the ferry follow the street around Socrates Park to the Museum. Check the schedule for details: https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/route/astoria/.
Or, by subway take the F train to Queensbridge/21 St, the 7 to Vernon-Jackson, the N & W to Broadway then walk to the museum. Check the website for detailed directions: https://www.noguchi.org/museum/visit/
NOTES
- Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at President@nycurbansketchers.org
- Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
- There is an admission charge for the museum. $16 for adults, $6 for Seniors. The museum accepts the American Alliance of Museum membership for 2 free admissions as well as other memberships. Check the website for more information: https://www.noguchi.org/museum/visit/. (Suggestion: if you have the AAM card, get the two admission tickets and share with another Urban Sketchers).
- Bring a stool
- Be prepared to work in dry materials, especially indoors
Monday, March 24, 2025
Sunday, March 23, 2025
THURSDAY, March 27, 2025: Westchester Sketchers at the Bird Homestead, Rye
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| Bird Homestead |
The Bird Homestead is a 19th century historic home and farm complex located on the banks of the Blind Brook estuary in Rye, NY. It is adjacent to the Rye Meeting House. The main part of the house, which was built in 1835, is a two-story, three-bay wide frame building in the Greek Revival style. It sits on a brick foundation and has a low-pitched, side gable roof. It features a one-story, full-width, front porch. Also on the property are a contributing two-story barn built in the 1880s and a long, one-story outbuilding, and an archeological site.
DETAILS:
DATE: THURSDAY, March 27, 2025
START TIME: 10:00 AM.
DIRECTIONS to the Meeting House:
By TRAIN Transportation from Grand Central Terminal, NYC: Take the Metro-North New Haven Line to the Rye Station. The 9:08 AM peak train from Grand Central arrives in Rye at 9:55 AM. Please call Marianne to arrange for pick up and ride to the site.
LUNCH: 1:00 PM in the Meeting House (or outside if it is nice). Bring your own or purchase from the nearby deli.
SHOW and TELL: After lunch. This is the social part of our day where we share our drawings, tips, and stories. It is a time not to be missed.
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| Meeting House |
NOTES:
- OPTIONAL: Brief tour at 10:15 AM.
- Parking is free but limited on site. Try to carpool. Park in the parking lot across the street from the Meeting House. If more parking is needed, park on the street or the Bird Homestead site.
- Bring a stool for best sketching options.
Please RSVP to Cathy (westchester@nycurbansketchers.org).
Looking for us?
Call/text: Cathy at (914) 625-0766 or Marianne at (914) 355-6507.
There are no fees. All drawing skill levels are welcome.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Afternoon Session 4/26 Workshop-Painting the Bridges of Central Park with Gavin Snider
Afternoon Session Workshop
Painting The Bridges of Central Park with Gavin Snider
When: April 26 at 2pm with a rain date of April 27
Where: Central Park Gapstow Bridge
All the info and how to sign up: Click Here
3/36/25 Sketch Asia Society Museum
Weekday Sketchers at Asia Society Wednesday
Join us this week on our visit to the Asia Society's newly opened exhibit of the Rockefeller Collection of Asian Art. This exhibit encompasses over 250 pieces of traditional and contemporary artwork and artifacts from the diverse nations of Asia. Intermingled with some of the museum's permanent holdings, we should have plenty of material to fill our sketchbooks.
DATE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 26, 2025
STARTING TIME: 11:00 AM
LOCATION: ASIA SOCIETY MUSUE
725 PARK AVE at 70th Street
TRANSPORTATION: 6 TRAIN TO 68TH STREET/ HUNTER COLLEGE,
NOTES
- Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at President@NYCurbansketchers.org
- Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
- There is an admission fee of $15 for adults and $10 for seniors. The museum accepts AAM membership as well as other affiliate memberships
- Be prepared to work in dry materials
- Bring a stool
- Water and bathrooms are available
- Food is available at the Leo Cafe on the first floor
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