WEEKDAY URBAN SKETCHERS AT TEMPLE EMANU-EL and the ARSENAL IN CENTRAL PARK
It is now officially "Holiday Season" and Weekday Urban Sketchers will be visiting a number of churches and synagogues to get into the mood. Our first stop will be Temple Emanu-el on 5th Ave and 65th Street which is the largest synagogue in the world. In addition to the rose window, stained glass and painted ceiling, the altar is decorated with gold mosaics done by Hildreth Meiere a famous art deco muralist.
DATE: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2, 2015
MORNING SESSION
LOCATION: TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 5TH Ave and 65th Street
TIME: 10:30 AM to 1:00 P Meet at the entrance to the Community House at 1 East 65th St
TRANSPORTATOIN: 6 Train to 68th Street Station
AFTERNOON SESSION (optional)
LOCATION: THE ARSENAL, 5TH AVE and 64th STREET
WPA murals and a century and a half of history will provide another venue to round out our day. Built to resemble a medieval fortress and a railing built out of rifles, this building now houses a gallery that is open to the public.
Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at raylie@verizon.net to confirm your attendance. Looking for us? Call Raylie at 201-978-6387
