Saturday 3/21/26: Columbus Circle

The Shops at Columbus Circle, (aka the Deutsche Bank Center, formerly known as the Time Warner Center), will serve as our home base for food, restrooms, and shelter, but we’re really there for the location.  The forecast right now calls for a sunny 60 degrees, so hopefully we can get outside to sketch the Circle, the statuary, Central Park, street vendors, beautiful architecture, and so much more.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we have a great indoor location, still with views of Columbus Circle, its own impressive art collection, over 40 specialty retailers, 10 restaurants, and a Whole Foods. Either way we won’t miss a beat!

**For those of you keeping score at home, please note that there are two sketching events this weekend: This one on Saturday at Columbus Circle is our usual weekend meetup. The event on Sunday at 150W17TH is a special event, for which you must RSVP, and there is a $5 suggested donation to attend (see the blog post for more information on that one). 

HOST: Leslie Sim  516-633-2340

DATE: Saturday 3/21/26

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

SKETCHING LOCATION: The Shops at Columbus Circle. 10 Columbus Circle, 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:  Let’s try the area next to the Moleskine Kiosk on the 2nd Floor. I believe there is a nook there out of the path of traffic. As always, check with the host day-of to confirm the exact location.

FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: Yes to all. I’m not sure about stools in The Shops, so stool at your own risk, but hopefully it is warm enough to be outside. Please listen to the guards. 

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.

Sunday 3/22/26: Special Event- Weekend Sketchers at 150W17TH

 

Contact Leslie Soon!...

Join us for a truly unique opportunity on Sunday, March 22, from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM.

A visit to 150W17TH (150 West 17th Street) to study the architecture of the historic building and attend a private tour of an interactive space that is traveling the globe.  

Advance registration is required. We are limited to approx. 40 sketchers.
Please sign up by March 17 by emailing Leslie Sim at lesliegsim@gmail.com.

A $5 suggested donation per person is requested to help cover the cost of an additional security guard for the day. Donations may be paid directly to Leslie Sim, who will cover the full expense.

Schedule

·  10:00–11:00 AM: Private tour 

·  11:00 AM–2:15 PM: Sketch at your leisure

·  2:15 PM: Show & tell on the first floor

Additional Details

·  Entrance/Exit: Please use the main glass-door entrance at 150 West 17th Street

·  Water medium is allowed

·  IMPORTANT: the hosts have asked that we NOT share art from this event on social media.

·  Lunch: Tables in the café area are available for those who bring lunch

·  Seating: Ample gallery stools and chairs with backs will be available

Host:
Leslie Sim
lesliegsim@gmail.com
516-633-2340

3/27 NJ Sketchers at Montclair Art Museum

Sketch at the Montclair Art Museum

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. We will view the work by Innes and the other exhibitions.

https://www.montclairartmuseum.org/exhibitions

If weather permits, we may also work outside on the museum grounds using our inspiration from the Inness paintings.

DATE: Friday, March 27, 2026

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION: Montclair Art Museum

 3 South Mountain Ave, Montclair NJ

Parking is free at the museum and public transit is nearby (details on the website).

• There is an entrance fee of $17 for adults and $12 for seniors. The American Alliance of Museum membership is accepted and local libraries often have passes. Check the website for other discounts
• The website indicates the Cornerstone Cafe is open til 2pm on Friday for coffee and pastries

RSVP to: Margaret Casagrande 

margaret.casagrande@gmail.com

646-515-9913

Dry materials only. Bring a stool for more options. 

instagram: @njurbansketchers

All welcome, no fees to attend

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026: WESTCHESTER SKETCHERS at the Katonah Museum of Art

 

Spend a lively afternoon surrounded by art and conversation. Experience guided exhibition tours of the current Shen Wei: STILL / MOVING exhibition, participate in a painting activity led by our own Diane Bloom, and gather with fellow art enthusiasts over light refreshments.

HOST: Cathy Gutterman (914) 625-0766

DATE: Friday, March 20, 2026
TIME: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Please arrive before 1:00 PM to start with a tour of the exhibit.

Register here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/senior-social-afternoon-tickets-255376

LOCATION: Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay Street - Route 22, Katonah, NY 10536
DIRECTIONS: https://www.katonahmuseum.org/visit/getting-here.php
From NYC: From Grand Central Terminal, take the Metro-North Harlem Line to Katonah Station. Taxi service is available.

NOTES:

• Admission: Seniors $9, others $12.
• Reciprocal Admission: Fairfield Westchester Museum Alliance (FWMA), North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM), American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Members. Also check check your local Library Pass Program.
• Food, drink, chewing gum and tobacco products are not allowed in the galleries.
• For the current exhibits, we will not be allowed to sketch in the galleries. We can, however, sketch outdoors, and use watercolor and non messy materials in the Learning Center.

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.

Weekday Schudle for April and May 2026

Weekday Sketchers Schedule for April and May

In an effort to help you plan to attend the Weekday Sketch events, here is the schedule for April and May.  Please be aware that the dates and locations might change due to various circumstance, such as weather or location closings,  Make sure the check the weekly announcements on all of our platforms for accurate information. 

See you soon at a Weekday Sketch Event

TUESDAY March 31          Met, Islamic Collection

Wednesday April 8               NY Botanical Garden with the Westchester Group

Wednesday 15                      Central Park Cherry Blossoms

Wednesday April 22             Flatiron District Plaza

Wednesday April 29             Museum of the American Indian

Wednesday May 6                Bryant Park

Wednesday May 13              Davis Center at Harlem Meer

Wednesday May 20              Duane Park and Washington Market Park

Wednesday May 27             550 Madison Ave Atrium 

Folding Pages, Unfolding Drawings with Mario Linhares

Mario Linhares will teach how to combine three sketches in a dynamic way, by folding pages.

Join Mario on April 11th at Fifth Hammer Brewery, Long Island City, NY 11101

For more information and tickets, see Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983176117152?aff=oddtdtcreator

March 18, 2026 Weekday Sketchers at Japan Society

 

Located near the  United Nations, Japan Society is a connecting point for Japanese arts, culture and business with NYC and the world.  The gallery features works by current and historical artists and craftsman,  The current show Kawai Kanjirō: House to House features the work of a renowned potter and poet whose works have never before been exhibited in the United States.  To find out more about the Japan Society and this exhibition, click here: https://japansociety.org/gallery/

DATE: Wednesday March 18 , 2026

STARTING TIME: 11:00 AM

TRANSPORTATION: 4, 5, 6, 7 and S trains to Grand Central Station, the 6 train to 51st St. and Lexington Avenue, and the E and M trains to Lexington Avenue and 53rd St

HOST: Carol Kreider 949 929 2616

NOTES: 

• There is an entrance fee $15 for adults and $10 for Seniors.  Various discount programs are accepted including the NYC Culture Pass, AAM etc 

• Be prepared to work in dry materials

• Water and bathrooms are available

• No food is allowed in the galleries

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.