It has been a long, long winter: cold, dark, snowy and no Urban Sketchers. But we have made it through the winter and the Omicron epidemic and now we are back to meeting and drawing together.
We are starting up the Weekday group with two events this week!
One in Brooklyn and one in Westchester with the Westchester Group.
Wednesday: Brooklyn Museum
It is almost a shame that the Brooklyn Museum is in New York City where it is overshadowed by the Manhattan museums, because it is a world class museum all on its own. From the Rodin statues in the lobby to the Dutch homes on the top floor, this museum has so much to offer us: the world class Egyptian and Asian Collections, Judy Chicago’s Dinner Party, wonderful design and decorative arts and so much more. Then there are the special exhibits to wow us all over again. Join us for a day of exploring this treasure of New York.
DATE: Wednesday March 2, 2022
START TIME: 11:00 AM (the Museum opens at 11:00 AM)
LOCATION: The Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway
TRANSPORTATION: 2 or 3 train to Eastern Parkway/ Brooklyn Museum
NOTES:
- We will gather in the lobby at 11:00 AM. After a few minutes we will disburse to sketch at our leisure.
- We will meet again in the café at 1:30 PM for lunch and a show and tell. You are welcome to stay on for afternoon sketching on your own.
- There is an admission charge of $10 for Seniors and $16 for “Juniors”. However there is a pay-what-you-wish policy. The American Alliance of Museum card is accepted. It is suggested that you purchase tickets in advance but there are tickets available at the door.
- There is limited food service in the café.
- Bring a Stool.
- Be prepared to work with dry materials.
- Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at Rayliedunkel1@gmail.com
- Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445.
Thursday: Hudson River Museum
Cathy Gutterman has made arrangements for the Westchester Chapter to visit the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers. The Weekday Group is invited to join for a day of sketching at this wonderful gem of a museum just north of NYC. It is only a 30 minute ride on the Metro North Railroad’s Hudson Line out of Grand Central Terminal. There is also ample parking if you wish to drive. The current exhibition is “The World of Frieda” a collection of works about Frieda Kahlo. Additionally the museum houses an interesting permanent collection including Red Grooms’ “The Bookstore” and the historic Glenview Home. Weather permitting, there are good views of the Hudson River from the museum grounds.
DATE: Thursday March 3, 2022
STARTING TIME: 12 Noon (Museum opens at Noon)
LOCATION: The Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY
TRANSPORTATION: For directions by car or train see: https://www.hrm.org/plan-your-visit/
NOTES:
DATE: Thursday March 3, 2022
STARTING TIME: 12 Noon (Museum opens at Noon)
LOCATION: The Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY
TRANSPORTATION: For directions by car or train see: https://www.hrm.org/plan-your-visit/
NOTES:
- Please RSVP directly to Cathy Gutterman at cathygutterman@verizon.net
- There is an admission charge of $5 for Seniors and $8 for “Juniors”. The American Alliance of Museum Card is accepted.
