Saturday 2/14: Weekend Sketchers at The Met; The American Wing on Valentine’s Day

 

To continue our “Met Gallery of the Month” winter series, let’s explore The American Wing (Gallery 700, Floor 1), where we will sketch sculptures, paintings, building facades, furniture, armor, pottery, or the museum itself…

…and because it’s Valentine’s Day, for those who want to join in a bit of cheeky fun, we’re adding a special one-hour art game at the end of the sketch day. At 1:30pm on the dot, those who want to participate will meet in the Petrie European Sculpture Court (Gallery 548, Floor 1), where Shawne Cooper will lead a Valentine’s-themed take on the Exquisite Corpse drawing game. Instead of settling into one spot, we’ll move together through nearby galleries, drawing from life as we go. You won’t be working alone, and you won’t see the final results until the very end, at Show & Tell. It’s playful, collaborative, a little bit bawdy, and a whole lot of fun. Details will be shared when we gather. All levels welcome. Curiosity required. And yes, everyone who participates gets to take home one collaborative sketch: our Valentine’s Day gift to you.

HOST: Shawne Cooper: 917.880.9249
DATE: Saturday 2/14/26

TIME: Sketching 10:30am - 3pm | Show and Tell beginning at 3pm. 

LOCATION: The Met, 1000 Fifth Avenue (@ 82nd St), Manhattan, NYC- Gallery 700, Floor 1

MEETING LOCATION:  Meet at 10:30 in The American Wing (Gallery 700). If you are new, look for people with sketchbooks and say hello, we are a friendly bunch.

SHOW AND TELL LOCATION: Carson Family Hall on the Ground Floor directly below the Greek and Roman Galleries. Check with the host day-of for the exact show-and-tell location. 

VENUE RULES: Admission is pay what you wish for NY Residents, otherwise it is $30 for adults, $22 for Seniors. Sketching is permitted in pencil. Paint, charcoal, markers, liquids other than water, tripods, and adhesives are not allowed. As always, please listen to the guards, we want to be welcomed back with open arms. 
FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: There are restrooms and food in the museum. There is some seating in the galleries. A stool gives you more options.

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.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026: Weekday Sketchers at the Frick Collection

The Frick Collection has finally reopened after years of renovations. It is Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts. For information about the Collection and current exhibits, click here: https://www.frick.org/

DATE: Wednesday February 4, 2026

STARTING TIME: 1:30 PM

TRANSPORTATION: 6 train to 69th Street, Q train to 72 

HOST: MARY IZETT  718-635-1380

NOTES: 

• There is an entrance fee of $30 for Adults and $22 for Seniors. HOWEVER,There is a Pay-What-You-Wish policy on Wednesday starting at 1:30 PM  You MUST order the ticket on line prior to going to the museum. There are a limited amount  of these tickets available at the door,  The museum also accepts the AAM and other affiliate memberships. 

• Water and bathrooms are available

• There is food service in the building 

• Bring a stool

• Be prepared to work in graphite.

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.

POSTPONED 2/13/2026 NJ Sketchers at Aviation Hall of Fame

 Sketch the Aviation Museum

POSTPONED TO 2/20/2026 DUE TO RENOVATIONS 

Join us to sketch at The Aviation Hall of Fame Museum, loaded with aircraft, helicopters, engines and parts. Exhibits include: the rocket engine that propelled the X-15 to speed and height records and the first American hovercraft. and “Fundamentals of Flight “,  an interactive aerodynamics exhibit. 

There's plenty to sketch indoors and if the weather cooperates, we can sketch the many aircraft outside the building as well.  

For more information about the museum, click here: https://njahof.org.

Location: New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame

400 Fred Wehran Dr, Teterboro, NJ 07608

Date: Friday, 2/20/2026

Time: 10:30am reservation. Please arrrive at 10:20 if possible.  $15 Adult, $12 Senior

RSVP to: Julia Bazaz 

jazaz7658@gmail.com

(551) 206-1273

There is some seating, but bring a stool. Bring your lunch. Bathroom available.

instagram: @njurbansketchers

All welcome, no fees to attend

SUNDAY, February 8, 2026: WESTCHESTER Sketchers at the Neuberger Museum of Art at SUNY Purchase

 

The NEUBERGER MUSEUM of ART, located at the heart of SUNY Purchase College, is a vital cultural resource of modern, contemporary, and African art for Westchester County, NY, and beyond. From the mid-century American and African art that form the collection's core to the presentation of contemporary art, the museum continues the commitment of founding patron Roy R. Neuberger (1903-2010) by championing the art of our time.

HOSTS: Cathy Gutterman (914) 625-0766 and Marianne Milzoff (914-355-6507)

DATE: Sunday, February 8, 2026

TIME: 12 Noon AM | Show and Tell at 3:00 PM

LOCATION: Neuberger Museum of Art, SUNY Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 

DIRECTIONS and Parking:   https://www.purchase.edu/neuberger-museum-of-art/visit/.Museum visitors should park in the West 1 Visitor Parking Lot.

LUNCH: Due to our late start, we will not break for lunch. Bring a snack in case you get hungry.  

ADMISSION is FREE. Stools will be available. GALLERY RULES: No food or beverages. No flash photography. No pens or markers.

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

Saturday 2/7/26: Weekend Sketchers at The Museum of Arts and Design

 

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) collects objects that document contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design. There are currently some great exhibitions, including: Designing Motherhood- Things that make and break our Births; Douriean Fletcher- Jewelry of the Afrofuture; The Mad Mad World of Jonathan Adler; Dana Barnes- Untamed Gestures; and Out of the Jewelry Box. 

HOST: Leslie Sim (516) 633-2340

DATE: Saturday 2/7/26

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

SKETCHING LOCATION: Museum of Arts and Design- 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY

MEETING LOCATION:  There will be no official meeting to kick off the day, join your fellow sketchers throughout the museum 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 plan on doing the show and tell at the Whole Foods food court in the Time Warner Center across the street. Check with the host day-of to confirm the exact location, if we can find a space in the museum to meet that day we will let everyone know.

ADMISSION FEE: General Admission is $20, $16 for seniors…Discounts are available for Affiliations and Community Partners, go to their website for more information.

VENUE RULES: Sketching is permitted only in pencil and only on paper that is 11" x 14" or smaller. No easels or tripods are permitted. No food or drink in the galleries. As always, please listen to the guards. We want to be good stewards of the places we visit, and we want to be welcomed back with open arms. 

FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: There are restrooms and a sit-down restaurant in the museum, but the surrounding area has lots of food options. The museum does not prohibit stools explicitly on the website, and the weekday group brings them, so try your luck. As mentioned above, 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.

Thursday, February 5, 2026: WESTCHESTER Sketchers at The Westchester Mall

 

The Westchester is the ultimate shopping destination for the Metropolitan New York Region. This high-end shopping mall is a work of art with spectacular glass skylights and marble columns. With total sky lighting above marble and carpeted floors below, commissioned sculptures and fantastic customer service, all the amenities of Madison and 5th Avenue, are available under one roof.

HOST: Cathy Gutterman

DATE: Thursday February 5, 2026

TIME: 10 AM | Show and Tell following lunch.

LOCATION: The Westchester Mall, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY 10601.

LUNCH: 1PM, Savor Food Court.  Bring your own or buy from food vendors.

NOTES:

- Lucia Yee-Lipitz will share how some of her artworks were developed into products over her 26-year career as a designer for a NYC fashion company.

- Seating areas can be found within the Mall, but bring a stool for more options.

- Leave you coat in the car if you don't want to carry it.

Looking for us? Please call Cathy at 914-625-9766 or Marianne at 914-355-6507

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.

Wednesday February 4, 2026

 

Weekday Sketchers at 

Museum of the American Indian 

The National Museum of the American Indian, housed in the original NYC Customs House, offers us a wide range of sketching possibilities.

For more information about the museum and the current exhibits, click here: americanindian.si.edu

DATE: Wednesday February 4, 2026

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION: MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN 

1 BOWLING GREEN 10004

TRANSPORTATION: 4 7 5 TO BOWLING GREEN

HOST: FRIEDA CHRISTOFIDES

NOTES: 

There is no fee to enter the museum

Water and bathrooms are available

Looking for us? Call or text Frieda at 917-747-6060

There is no food service in the building 

Bring a stool

Be prepared to work in dry materials.