SATURDAY: Sketch Earth Day at the Queens Botanical Garden

NYC Urban Sketchers Celebrate Earth Day

THE EVENT:

In celebration of Earth Day, the NYC Urban Sketchers will sketch the Climate Arts Festival at the Queens Botanical Garden on April 22, 2023.   There will be loads to see and do.  This event is targeted to attract families. There will be lots of booths and exhibits.  Having us sketching the event will add to the charm.

THE ENVIRONMENT:

Learn how to take care of nature, not just for Earth Month, but every day of the year.  After all, it is an Earth Day celebration. There will be many knowledgeable environmental experts sharing their passion.

THE ART SALE:

In addition, we will be represented in the vendor alley where we will have a table promoting our group. We will also be selling our artwork, or our art prints.  We are splitting  the proceeds with the garden. If you have artwork you’d like to offer for sale, bring it.  Landscapes, garden scenes and outdoor settings would be particularly relevant.

Click here for more information about the festival and ​to purchase ​advance tickets: https://queensbotanical.org/climateartsfestival/.

The Visitor's Center

DETAILS:

What:   We’ll be sketching the Earth Day Climate Arts Festival at the Queens Botanical Gardens

When:  Saturday, April 22, 2023 starting at 11 AM

Where:  

• The Main Garden Entrance 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY .  
• If you are coming by car use the Parking Garden Entrance, 42-80 Crommelin Street.  
• (Special Event parking is $15 for the day)

How:  

Subway:

• Take the no. 7 subway or Long Island Rail Road (Port Washington line) to Main Street/Flushing.
• Then, take the Q44SBS or Q20A/B bus, or walk eight blocks south to QBG along Main Street

How Much:

• Adults – $6
• Seniors (age 62+) – $4
• Students with ID – $4

Lunch:  12:30 PM - Let’s meet by the Visitors Center (see photo) and we’ll find a spot for a picnic.  Bring your own or rely on the many local Queens delis and bodegas.

Afternoon:   1:15 back to sketching

Show and Tell:   3:00 PM - We’ll meet back at the Visitors Center, to share our drawings, and talk about art things.

NOTES:

-    Bring a stool if you have one.  It gives you more options

-    The current weather forecast for Saturday looks very promising.  

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Can't find us?  

Call or Text Mark - 973-809-9128

There are no fees or attendance taken. All drawing skill levels are welcome