Weekday Sketchers at Criminal Courts

"See you in court!" has a different meaning when said within an Urban Sketchers setting.  If you saw the exhibit on court artists at John Jay College this winter, you have an idea of what we will be doing.

 

   

Join us this week to practice your reportage skills in Arraignment Court.  This busy courtroom is the first stop on the journey into the criminal justice system.  The action is fast with numerous people coming and going as they conduct their business.  Judges, police, attorneys, court clerks and of course the lineup of the accused will be part of the mix we will be capturing in our sketch books. 

Our day will have two parts: Morning will be in the arraignment courtrooms and the afternoon will be  in a trial court.  You won't need a stool. There is a luncheonette in the building. You can either get something there or bring something for lunch with you.   Do not bring a camera or any sharp instruments as they will be confiscated. 

DATE: THURSDAY March 1, 2018

STARTING TIME: 10:00 AM

LOCATION: MANHATTAN CRIMINAL COURT BUILDING

                       100 Center Street 

NOTE:  when you enter the building you will have to go through a security check point.  The Arraignment Division is on the first floor to the left. (ask for directions) There are two courtrooms.  We will meet in the hallway in  front of them. If you come a bit late and don't see any Urban Sketchers in the hall, just look in the courtrooms.  The court breaks for lunch at 1:00, which is when we will stop for lunch. 

TRANSPORTATION:4, 5, 6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall  J, M, Z to Chambers Street, N, R, W to City Hall

Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at raylie@verizon.net.  Looking for us? Call/text Raylie at  201-978-6387.  

SATURDAY: Sketch the Brooklyn Museum

In any other city it would be the major cultural center.  In New York the Brooklyn Museum it is our forgotten treasure.  Featuring an exquisite collection housed in a fabulous Beaux Arts building with major shows year round, anywhere you chose to sketch you'll have a wonderful subject.

DETAILS

Where:  The Brooklyn Museum of Art 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn 

When:  11 AM.    Saturday, February 24th.   (BTW- We'll be happy to see you if you come late. 
Bring the phone number - below.)

How:  By Subway - 2 or 3 train to Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum.  Or drive and use the paid parking available behind the museum.

GENERAL ADMISSION
-   Adults - $16
-   Students (valid ID) - $10
-   Adults 65 and over - $10
-   Ages 19 and under - Free

Lunch:   12:30  PM  Meet in the first floor cafe

Afternoon:  1:30 Back to sketching in the Museum

Show and Tell:   3 PM - Meet in the lobby then a short walk to Tooker Alley, 793 Washington Ave (Phone: (347) 955-4743) where we will share drawings, good stories and a snack or refreshments if you're so inclined.

NOTE:
-  Bring a stool if you have one, it gives you more options.

If you can’t find us

call or text Mark at 973-809-9128

There are no fees.   All drawing skill levels are welcome.

Weekday Sketchers at Juilliard Concert TUESDAY 

Join us this TUESDAY for a the Juilliard Historical Concert: historical music in an historical building.   Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is famous for the Bach Vespers held every Sunday evening. It is also the host of the yearly 1.5 hour Juilliard Concert that is open to the public. Join us for a delightful time listening to fine music in a beautiful setting.  

DATE: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 1018

START TIME: NOON

LOCATION: HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

                        65th Street and Central Park West

TRANSPORTATION: A, B, C, D OR 1 TRAIN TO COLUMBUS CIRCLE.  

Tavern on the Green

 

 The weather is predicted to be mild so let's take advantage of an opportunity to be outdoors sketching again. Following the concept we will go to Central Park to have lunch/snack and sketch the Tavern On the Green building exterior. This beautiful building was the original sheep fold, home to the original central park lawn mowers.  Then a restaurant, then an information center and now a restaurant again, this quaint building is a sketchers delight.  

Bring a stool and some lunch or snack.  Hopefully the weather prediction will be correct and we will be on our way to spring.

Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at raylie@verizon.net.  Looking for us? Call/text Raylie at 201-978-6387.

SATURDAY: Sketch the Lunar New Year Celebration

A FESTIVE OPPORTUNITY 

TO RING IN 

THE LUNAR NEW YEAR 

 
Registration for the Symposium starts at 10 AM on Saturday.  To give everyone interested in attending time to register we will be starting our sketch event late. 

Join us sketching the Lunar New Year in the warm and beautiful Winter Garden - AKA - Brookfield Place.


Arts Brookfield and NYCCC's celebration will include Shaolin Kung Fu demonstrations, Chinese drumming, Chinese acrobatics, as well as traditional Chinese music and dances.

The performances will kick off with a dynamic Lion Dance throughout Brookfield Place.Our Lunar New Year celebration has become a highly anticipated event showcasing the beauty and grace of Chinese performing arts in one of the most unique venues in New York City," said Ying Yen, Executive Director, New York Chinese Cultural Center. "We look forward to ringing in the New Year with all of you."

DETAILS

When:  Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1 PM

Where:  BROOKFIELD PLACE  (230 Vesey St. New York, NY 10281)

NOTES:
-   Bring a stool if you have one, there are a limited number of chairs
-   Since it may be very crowded let's try to meet on the right side of the large room  (Right side - as you face the river and NJ skyline)

If you can’t find us

call or text Mark at 973-809-9128

There are no fees.   All drawing skill levels are welcome.

ATTENTION!!!

CHANGE OF VENUE FOR WEEKDAY SKETCHERS

THE FORD FOUNDATION BUILDING IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION!!

THE WEEKDAY SKETCHER WILL MEET AT GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL 

Fortunately we live in a city with endless possibilities for sketching.  Since we can't get into the Ford Foundation we will meet at Grand Central Terminal ....where else but under the clock in the middle of the main hall.  Since we can't sketch the greenery of the woodland setting at the Ford Foundation, we will challenge ourselves with the heavens!  That being the ceiling of the main hall....or anything else you would like to capture in your sketchbooks. 

TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION: GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL 

MEETING SPOT: CLOCK AT INFORMATION BOOTH.

Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 20-1978-6387

Weekday Sketchers at Ford Foundation

Give yourself a Valentine's present with a short trip to the tropics!

 Designated a National Landmark,  the Ford Foundation building is home to a tropical rain forest complete with ferns, vines and a hidden pool. Fed by a water catchment system on the roof this 10 story glass atrium is open to the public year round.   Bring a stool, some lunch and lots of green paint!!

DATE: WEDNESDAY  FEBRUARY 14, 2018

START TIME: 10:30 AM

LOACTIAON: FORD FOUNDATION 

                           320 EAST 43 ST, between 1st and 2nd Aves.

            NOTE:  the official address is on 43rd St. However there are entrances on 42nd St. as well

TRANSPORTATION: 4, 5, 6 TO  42nd Street/Grand Central Terminal.  Exit the station onto Lexington Ave and walk 2.5 blocks east to the building.

Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at raylie@verizon.net.  Looking for us? Call/text Raylie at 201-978-6387.  

SATURDAY: Sketch Hearst Tower

Question:
What's old and new on the outside with a cascading waterfall inside - and has a space that would be fun to explore with a flying drone?

Answer: 
The Heart Tower.  There are three ways you could get to see this.  Two involve business and the third is to join NYC Urban Sketchers this Saturday to view an incredible part of NYC that is usually closed to the public. 

Don't miss this one.  For more info about the building check out these videos:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuHzQF5ackM&t=88s
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9SfMv9bbLQ&t=93s
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul3FseN2nG8

DETAILS:

WHEN:  10 AM this Saturday February 10th, 2018

WHERE:  959 Eighth Avenue, near Columbus Circle

HOW:  Subways to Columbus Circle - there are many
-   The Columbus Circle Stop of the A,C B, D or the 1 train, or go to the
57 Street Stop using the N,Q,R,W subway.

Lunch:  Noon.  Purchase nearby or bring your own.  We'll eat in Hearst Tower.

Afternoon:  1 - 3 PM  Back to sketching

Show and Tell:  3:00 at The Coliseum at 312 W 58th St (212-977-3523) where we will share drawings, good stories and and a snack or refreshments if you're so inclined.

NOTES:

-  Bring a folding stool if you have one - it's a big help allowing you to sketch from the perfect spot.
-  Our Host and Event Coordinator is Leslie Sim in case you are asked by a guard.

If you can’t find us

call or text Mark at 973-809-9128

or Leslie 516-633-2340

or send a quick email to Leslie at:  Lsim@hearst.com

There are no fees.   All drawing skill levels are welcome.

Weekday Sketchers at Brooklyn Museum on WEDNESDAY to See Women's Transformation Into Men After Death. 

This is not a "ripped from the tabloids headline" but the exhibit in the Brooklyn Museum's renowned Egyptian Collection: A Woman's Afterlife, Gender Transformation in Ancient Egypt. 

 

 

 

 

 In order for women to make the transition to the afterlife, it was believed that they had to be changed into men after they died.  Join us on WEDNESDAY  to see how they did it!  This exhibit contains 27 items from the museum's collection depicting the magical intervention that gave women the male powers to transform themselves after death so that they could safely enter the afterlife and rebirth.

DATE: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2018

(Please note the change of date and venue from the published schedule. Sorry for any inconvenience)

START TIME: 11:00 AM (opening time for the museum)

LOCATION: BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART

                       200 EASTERN PARKWAY

The museum has a Suggested Price policy.  You can pay what you want to at the entrance. 

We will meet in the lobby at 11:00 and wait a few minutes for people to gather. If you are coming after 11:15 please go directly to the exhibit on the 3rd floor. 

TRANSPORTATION: 2 OR 3 SUBWAY TO EASTERN PARKWAY.

Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at raylie@verizon.net.  Looking for us?  Call/text Raylie at 201-978-6387.  Bring a stool and some lunch (or purchase it at the cafe).