Can you imagine a world class art collection and a beautiful sculpture garden with Hudson River views in a long term care facility?  Hard to conger up?  Agreed, expect that it does exist.... and we are going there on Wednesday.

The Derfner Judaica Museum is located on the main campus of the Hebrew Home at Riverdale and is just that place: a world class museum with a sculpture garden on the Hudson River. The collection of Judaica is excellent and extremely well curated. The art collection is exhibited through the building and the sculpture garden is on a green lawn that stretches down to the river....perfect for sketching!

DATE: Wednesday September 23 , 2026

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

MEETING SPOT:  We will meet on the lawn outside the museum 

TRANSPORTATION: 

• Public Transit: 1 train to 231 St, then take the BX 7 bus to Riverdale Ave. 263 Street 

• By Car: please check a maps program, There is limited parking available

HOSTS: Cathy Gutterman 914 625 0766, Marianne Milzoff 914 355 6507, Raylie Dunkel 201 273 0445 

NOTES: 

• Water and bathrooms are available 

• There is a small cafe for lunch and coffee

• Lots of seating but bring a stool for more options

• This is a residence.  Please be respectful of the of the people who live there

• Photo ID will be required for admission to the Hebrew Home campus

• Please let the guard know you are with the Urban Sketchers event

Saturday 9/19/26: Weekend Sketchers in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, NY

 

Flushing Meadows Park offers an extraordinary variety of subjects within a single location. From the iconic Unisphere and NY State Pavilion, to the Queens Museum, dynamic statues (see the Rocket Thrower pictured above), fountains, lakes, and lush gardens, the park provides endless inspiration. 

If the Art Deco/ Mid-Century Modern/ Space Age Futurism designs of the World’s Fair grounds isn’t your cup of tea, you can also sketch the USTA National Tennis Center. The grounds are closed due to the recent US Open, but you can certainly see the stadium from several vantage points in the park. 

HOST: Frieda Christofides (917) 747-6060 

DATE: Saturday 9/19/26

TIME: Sketching 11am-3pm | Show and Tell beginning at 3pm. 

SKETCHING LOCATION: Flushing Meadows Park- Our home base will be the Queens Museum, located at 126 Meridian Rd, South Corona, NY. You do not have to enter the museum, just walk around to the picnic tables on the Unisphere side of the museum.

MEETING SPOT & SHOW AND TELL LOCATION: Meet the host at 11am at the picnic tables on the Unisphere side of The Queens Museum for the kickoff meeting, and again at 3pm for the Show and Tell. Check with the host day-of for the exact show-and-tell location. 

FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: There are restrooms and benches in the park and in the museum. A stool gives you more options. There are food options in the park, but the park is enormous, so bring your own if needed.

About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot 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.

TUESDAY, September 15, 2026: WESTCHESER SKETCHERS at Horseshoe Harbor Yacht Club in Larchmont

 

Founded in 1888, Horseshoe Harbor Yacht Club is located on a beautifully protected cove in the heart of Larchmont Manor Park. For 138 years, sea lovers have flocked to this picturesque location for its natural beauty and convenient access to the Long Island Sound. As one of Larchmont's birthplaces, the club holds a rich history in the community and a special place in the hearts of many generations of sailors. We thank Marcia Jaeger for arranging this special opportunity to sketch at her yacht club.

 

HOST: Marcia Jaeger (201-638-7960)

DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM 

LOCATION: Horseshoe Harbor Yacht Club, 65 Park Ave, Larchmont NY (located at the water’s edge in Manor Park, at the juncture of Circle & Park Aves). It’s a small grey building with a group of sailboats moored out in the water in front of the club.

DIRECTIONS:  https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Horseshoe+Harbor+Yacht+Club,+65+Park+Ave,+Larchmont,+NY+10538

PARKING: Street parking. Please be sure NOT to park in someone’s driveway, on a yellow line, or too close to a stop sign. One can park on Circle or Magnolia but NOT on Park.

LUNCH: Bring your own lunch/snacks and beverage. 

NOTES:

• 12 PEOPLE MAXIMUM  - you MUST RSVP to attend.

• Table top easels & only dry work. 

Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org. 

About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot 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.

Saturday 9/12/26: Weekend Sketchers in Bryant Park, Manhattan, NY

 

Join us in the heart of Midtown for a day of Urban Sketching in Bryant Park! The park features the historic architecture of the New York Public Library, the Radiator Building, and the Empire State Building, as well as seasonal gardens, a carousel, the landmark fountain, chess players, and the iconic green bistro chairs. There is inspiration around every corner.

Other potentially fun park activities to sketch this Saturday: At 10am there will be a dance class, at 11am there will be a juggling class, and at 1pm there will be a Board Game Social. There is also an “Art Cart” workshop at 11:30, Painting Fans (free but registration recommended).

HOST: Matt Fazio- (239) 272-5108
DATE: Saturday 9/12/26
TIME: Sketching 10am-3pm | Show and Tell beginning at 3pm.
SKETCHING LOCATION: Bryant Park: 6th Avenue between 40th and 42nd streets, Manhattan, NY.

MEETING SPOT: Meet the host at 10am by the fountain, which is on the west side of the park, toward 6th Avenue.
SHOW AND TELL LOCATION: A shady spot by the fountain, which is on the west side of the park, toward 6th Avenue. Check with the host day-of for the exact show-and-tell location.
FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: Not only is there a restroom, but the Bryant Park Restroom is famous for resembling a luxury hotel powder room, complete with piped-in classical music, fresh flowers, fine art, and a full-time attendant. The fame can cause long lines, but there are plenty of other options in the area. There are tables and chairs throughout the park. A stool gives you more options. There is food throughout the park and neighborhood.

About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot 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.

 The Conservancy Gardens in Central Park offer us three different landscapes to choose from:  English, Italian and French.  No matter where you decide to sketch, there will be trees, flowers and water features to delight you.  Bing a stool and your lunch and spend a few hours surrounded by these exquisite manicured gardens.

DATE: Wednesday September 16, 2026

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

TRANSPORTATION:6 Train to 103 Street  Exit the subway and walk west a few blocks to 5th Ave and the entrance to the gardens.

HOST: Raylie Dunkel 201-273 0445

NOTES:

Water and bathrooms are available

Plenty of benches but a stool gives  you more options

There is no food service in the park.  

 If you ever thought of capturing  the sunset in your sketchbook but hesitated to go out to sketch in the evening this special pop-up event is for you.  Join Kristin Zimmerman at Wagner Park at the southern tip of Manhattan to quickly sketch the setting sun over the Statue of Liberty or the Jersey City Skyline.  The newly designed park offers multiple viewpoints.  Seating is available but bringing a stool for more options. 

Sunset is at 7:04 PM.  The light will be changing quickly so be prepared to work fast. There are some overhead lights.  Bring a headlamp, flashlight or booklight to work as it gets dark. We will have a throwdown at 8:00.  

DATE:Tuesday September 15 , 2026

STARTING TIME: 6:00- 8:00 PM

MEETING SPOT:  We will meet at the waterfront in front of Wagner Park.

TRANSPORTATION: 4, 5 to Bowling Green, 1, R, W  to South Ferry  

HOST: Kristin Zimmermann 917 673  6867

NOTES: 

Water and bathrooms are available 

There is no food service in the park. Bring your own 

Bring a stool

Bring a headlamp, book light or flashlight as we will be working as the light fades. 

THURSDAY, September 10, 2026: WESTCHESTER SKETCHERS at Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle

 

“These are the times that try men’s souls”

So come on down and fulfill your artistic goals. Have some common sense and join us for a day of art and history.

Thomas Paine, American Revolutionary, Founding Father and Author of “Common Sense” lived in this charming home from 1802 to 1806. Built as a modest saltbox house, it was saved from demolition in 1908 by the Huguenot and New Rochelle Historical Association and opened as a museum on July 14,1910.

We will start with a docent tour at 12 pm that will include points of interest on the grounds and the one room schoolhouse. All exhibit rooms will be available for us to set up in. Lunch can be had at the picnic tables on the grounds or inside the schoolhouse. There is also a kitchen where a microwave and refrigerator are available for our use.

HOST: Cathy Gutterman (914) 625-0766

DATE: Thursday, September 10, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM but come earlier if you'd like to get in some sketching before the tour.

LOCATION: Thomas Paine Cottage Museum, 20 Sicard Ave, New Rochelle, NY, 10804

DIRECTIONS: https://www.thomaspainecottage.org/planyourvisit.html
From NYC: From Grand Central Terminal, take the Metro-North New Haven Line to New Rochelle Station. If you need a ride from the station, please contact Marianne at (914) 355-6507. Taxi service is also available.

LUNCH: Since this event begins with the tour at noon, lunch will be on your own.

SHOW and TELL: 3 pm, location TBA.

NOTES:

• Admission: Seniors $8, others $10.

• Free street parking is available on Sicard Ave.

Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org.

About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot 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.