That would be - Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria. Located on the water with fantastic views of Roosevelt Island and Manhattan, the park is a tranquil oasis and a real jewel. There is always some community related activities going on.Socrates Sculpture Park was founded in 1986 by visionary sculptor Mark di Suvero as a community engaged, accessible arts space dedicated to supporting artists in the production and presentation of public artworks.
Socrates is now a New York City public park and significant cultural anchor in Queens exhibiting topical contemporary public art that intimately engages our five-acre waterfront landscape and diverse audiences.
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DETAILS:
WHERE: The Park’s address is 32-01 Vernon Boulevard / Long Island City, NY 11106. Our main entrance is located at the intersection of Vernon Boulevard and Broadway.
WHEN: We'll start at 10 AM. Sleeping late? Come anyway, we'll be there.
HOW:
By Subway:
Take the N/W train to the Broadway station* in Queens and walk eight blocks west on Broadway (toward the East River) to the intersection of Vernon Boulevard.
Directions from almost everywhere:
https://socratessculpturepark.org/visit/directions-and-hours/
LUNCH: 12:00 Noon - Bring your own or rely on street vendors in the area. The choices are limited without a bit of a walk.
AFTERNOON: 1 PM - Back to sketching.
SHOW and TELL: 3 PM We'll probably find a quiet spot in the shade to share our drawings and tell stories. Maybe we'll even get around to talking about art supplies, ... who knows!
NOTES:
_ Bring a hat! Sketching is like sunbathing. Keep covered
- Bring a stool if you have one, it gives you more options. (And if you don't own one ask the other sketchers to try theirs.)
Meeting spot:
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If you can’t find us
call or text Mark at (973) 809-9128
There are no fees. All drawing skill levels are welcome.
