MONDAY, October 28, 2024: Westchester Sketchers at the William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation in Mt. Kisco

 

William Louis Dreyfus

The late businessman William Louis-Dreyfus spent his life amassing a gigantic trove of more than 3,000 artworks, starting with a Wassily Kandinsky watercolor in 1965, and the passion for collecting ran through him until he died in 2016, at the age of 84. He had a special interest in Outsider Art.

The William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation's art collection is made up of pieces by self-taught and contemporary artists such as James Castle, Rackstraw Downes, Red Grooms, Bill Traylor, Thornton Dial, and Nellie Mae Rowe. Over 200 artists are featured in the Foundation's collection, all collected by its benefactor.

DETAILS:

DATE: MONDAY, October 28, 2024

LOCATION: William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation, 211 Kisco Avenue, Mt. Kisco, NY.
The entrance to the facility is located via a short path at the far side of the parking lot.
Before our visit, you may like to familiarize yourself with the collection by visiting http://www.wldfoundation.org/.

DIRECTIONS 

By Car: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//211+Kisco+Ave,+Mt+Kisco,+NY+10549/

By Train (From NYC): Take Metro North Railroad from Grand Central Terminal to the Mt. Kisco Station via the Harlem Line. Please let Cathy know if you need a ride from the station.

START TIME: Please arrive by 10:45 AM, so we will be ready to start our tour at 11:00 AM.
If you are running late, please notify the Foundation by calling 914 864-1425.

A staff member will meet us at the main entrance at the designated start time. There will be a short introduction to the collection followed by a tour highlighting some of the key works and artists. We will have time at the end of the tour for independent viewing and sketching.

LUNCH: Food and drinks are not permitted, so we will have lunch at Lefteris Gyro II, 190 Main Street, Mt. Kisco. PLEASE  LET CATHY KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO JOIN US FOR LUNCH.

SHOW and TELL: This is the social part of our day where we share our drawings, tips, and stories.  We will do show and tell either at the Foundation or the restaurant.

NOTES:

• Admission is free.
• Parking, while ample, is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• If possible, secure coats and personal items in your vehicle prior to entering the building.
• Coats, and other personal belongings brought into the building will be stored in the coatroom before the start of the tour.
• Pencils only - no pens or markers.
• Limited seating available. Bring a stool if you have one. 

Please RSVP to Cathy (westchester@nycurbansketchers.org). We will be providing an attendee list to the Foundation.

Looking for us?
Call/text: Cathy at (914) 625-0766.

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