Weekday Sketchers at Nicholas Roerich Museum 
Join us this week as we explore the life and work of Nicholas Roerich. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, he was an influential figure in the rich arts culture at the turn of the 20th century, befriending other notables such as Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Stravinsky, and Sergei Diaghilev. Having the means to travel he led a dynamic life following his interested that took him around the world. He became fascinated with archeology, music and Buddhism. For more information about his life click here: https://www.roerich.org/roerich-biography.php
The museum is dedicated to his art that was developed during his travels to India, Nepal and China. the paintings on display are colorful stylized images of the Himalayas. His collections of artifacts are on display throughout the building, which was his home while living in NYC.
To find out more about the museum click here: https://www.roerich.org/index.php
DATE: WEDNESDAY, February5, 2025
STARTING TIME: NOON
LOCATION: NICHOALS ROERICH MUSEUM
319 West 107th Street, Manhattan
TRANSPORTATION: 1 Train to 110th Street
NOTES
- Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at President@NYCurbansketcherss.org
- Looking for us? Call/text Raylie at 201-273-0445
- Museum entrance is free
- Bring a stool
- Be prepared to work in dry materials.
- As we are starting at noon, there will not be a lunch break. We will meet at about 2:30 for a show and tell.
- Water and bathrooms are available
