Saturday, October 15, 2022

Weekday Sketchers are Going to the Birds!

That is the Birdhouses at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Inside the Designer Birdhouses of Brooklyn - The New York Times
Yes,  Its a birdhouse! 




Quick....before it is taken down, 
let's get to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to sketch the special exhibit of handcrafted birdhouses.  


What could be a better way of spending a day than strolling through this beautiful garden and sketching the unique works of art set among the trees and fall foliage.  Join us!

For information about the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, admission and directions, click here: https://www.bbg.org


For information about the exhibit, click here: 

https://www.bbg.org/feature/birdhouses. (includes an interactive map) 

https://patch.com/new-york/parkslope/renowned-artists-build-birdhouses-brooklyn-botanic-garden-exhibit

And here: https://www.elledecor.com/life-culture/a40313985/brooklyn-botanic-garden-birdhouses/


Inside the Designer Birdhouses of Brooklyn - The New York Times

 

DATE: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 19, 2022

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATON: BROOKLYN BOTANIC 

                        We will meet at the gate on Eastern Parkway near the 2 ,3 Subway station 

TRANSPORTATION: 2,3 Subway to Eastern Parkway/ Brooklyn Museum Station 

A handful of the 33 birdhouses created by (top to bottom, left to right) Eto Otitigbe, Aaron Rose, Misha Kahn, Joyce Hwang.


NOTES

  • Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at Rayliedunkel1@gmail.com
  • Looking for us? Call or Text Raylie at 201-273-0445
  • There is an entrance fee and you must purchase advanced timed tickets.  
  • There are senior rates and a few "Community Tickets" at no charge. There is also reciprocity with the NYBG
  • There is a cafe in the garden.  Bathrooms and water are available.
  • Bring a stool but follow the guards instructions on where to sit. However, it might be easier to sit on the grass or a bench.  Bring a groundcloth or plastic bag if you want to sit on the ground.