Artist Meetups New York

[L.E.S] SAT May 30, 2:30-5:30p ET (NYC) IN-PERSON ONLY

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Sketch the New East River Park!

The East Side Coastal Resiliency Project is a huge initiative that's redesigning the whole east side of lower Manhattan. It's to prevent storm flooding, but it's also giving us refurbished parks. Part of it is now open - let's meet up and sketch it together! **We'll meet at the entrance to Corlears Hook Park, at the corner of Jackson St and Cherry St, in the Lower East Side, Manhattan.** Then we'll walk across the FDR together (don't worry, there's a bridge) into the park to draw. Any problems on the day of the event, I can be reached at 646-831-9816. Looking forward to sketching with you! *** IMPORTANT: In case of rain, I will let people know early in the morning if it is canceled, and then reschedule for another day. *** What makes our Meetups different from other art groups and classes? There's no instruction, but we like to share our work, and chat and be inspired. Share tips and learn from people in a casual environment where all levels of artists are welcome! Don't be shy to ask anyone anything! • We sketch for a bit, usually 45 minutes or so, and then get back together and share our drawings, and then sketch again, etc. There's usually time for 3 sketches. • Please bring your own supplies - anything you like to work with - pens, pencil, watercolor, pastel, small sketchbook or large paper, iPad, whatever suits you. • We hand out nametags so everyone can meet one another! • We take photos to share on the site later. Take a bunch! • Sorry, but please leave the dogs at home; they tend to step on the artwork. Thanks. • The Meetup is FREE and everyone at all skill levels is welcome! *** Please note that if you add a comment below it will spam everyone with an email, so please use your judgment.

Duane Park, Tribeca

The moment you've been waiting for has arrived. It's finally nice enough to go urban sketching outdoors! You like drawing people? Architecture? Cars? Squirrels? Awesome! We'll go to a spot and you'll draw whatever you want. Hopefully you'll make friends! Bring your own materials and a friendly mellow vibe. Pen and Ink? Sure. Watercolor? Gouache? Heck yeah. Good old fashioned pencil? Why not. iPad? Do it. The meetup is free!

Writers Meetup in Alphabet City

We're back at Hekate, where they’re serving THC drinks, Kava, and sober cocktails while we meet, socialize, share, and discuss our work. Welcome to the Writing Group! Craft is in session. **Itinerary** People are welcome starting at **6 o'clock**, and you can come and meet other writers, enjoy a happy hour, socialize and hang out as you like until 7 when we will start readings. At **7 o'clock** we formally get together as a group to listen to readings from those looking for feedback. * We do not select readers based on order of arrival or a sign-up sheet, so if you have work until late but still want to come and read, you can! * Each reader gets five (5) minutes to read, so please select a section of work which is appropriate for that time limit. * We welcome narrative prose (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, the occasional essay, and scripts (be they for screen or stage), so long as it is writing that you're serious about. Please no ad copy, journal entries, memes, musings, idea pitches, works where performance is more critical than the writing, or other errata. Nothing AI, if that needs saying. * We'll then spend another five (5) minutes in discussion. This is time for the listeners to provide feedback on the reading and discussing the craft in general. We welcome (and encourage) constructive criticism, so long as it is done with respect. This is just as important as the reading, and is done as an open conversation not lead by the reader or the host, so no hand raising required! * We try to get to as many people who want to read as we can, so if there are a lot of attendees we will be very strict on time. * We take a short break at **8 o'clock** . At **9 o'clock** we finish readings and start our formal social hour. Meet new friends, connect with old ones, exchange longer works for review, or just let loose.

Make Art and Crafts together

Artists and creatives of all skill levels are welcome, including aspiring creatives who are just starting out and professionals. Bring your drawing supplies or whatever creative project you're working on. Digital media like iPad sketching is ideal since the lighting might be a bit dim.

Sketch Sutton Place Park!

Sutton Place Park is beautiful, quiet, and out-of-the-way. It has gorgeous views, but it's been 5 years since the group last visited, so let's get together and draw it! **We'll meet at the entrance to the park at 57th Street and Sutton Place. Be careful not to accidentally go to the other part of the park, several blocks lower.** Any problems on the day of the event, I can be reached at 646-831-9816. Looking forward to sketching with you! *** IMPORTANT: In case of rain, I will let people know early in the morning if it is canceled, and then reschedule for another day. *** What makes our Meetups different from other art groups and classes? There's no instruction, but we like to share our work, and chat and be inspired. Share tips and learn from people in a casual environment where all levels of artists are welcome! Don't be shy to ask anyone anything! • We sketch for a bit, usually 45 minutes or so, and then get back together and share our drawings, and then sketch again, etc. There's usually time for 3 sketches. • Please bring your own supplies - anything you like to work with - pens, pencil, watercolor, pastel, small sketchbook or large paper, iPad, whatever suits you. • We hand out nametags so everyone can meet one another! • We take photos to share on the site later. Take a bunch! • Sorry, but please leave the dogs at home; they tend to step on the artwork. Thanks. • The Meetup is FREE and everyone at all skill levels is welcome! *** Please note that if you add a comment below it will spam everyone with an email, so please use your judgment.

Madison Square Park

The moment you've been waiting for has arrived. It's finally nice enough to go urban sketching outdoors! You like drawing people? Architecture? Cars? Squirrels? Awesome! We'll go to a spot and you'll draw whatever you want. Hopefully you'll make friends! Bring your own materials and a friendly mellow vibe. Pen and Ink? Sure. Watercolor? Gouache? Heck yeah. Good old fashioned pencil? Why not. iPad? Do it. The meetup is free!

Daniel's Comic Book Workshop

Chelsea Art Galleries 28th St through 24th St

**Event Details:** **11:00 AM** meet at the entrance of *High Line Nine* gallery on 28th St **01:00 PM** one-hour lunch break **05:00 PM** event ends, regardless of how far we’ve progressed Starting from the *High Line Nine*, we will do our best to visit every gallery until we reach *Lehmann Maupin* on 24th St. This is a casual group gallery walk designed for inspiration and connection with fellow creatives—not a guided educational tour. Expect at least 8,000+ steps of walking. You're free to leave whenever you please. Just let us know so we won't have to wait for you. Please wear comfortable shoes and have breakfast before you arrive. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated! There is no fee to join. During lunch, anyone who wants informal feedback on their current creative projects is welcome to share. Critique is entirely optional. Also, no pressure at all if you'd prefer to enjoy lunch on your own.

The Journey to Touring DJ - Masterclass

**Please be sure to RSVP @ [343labs.com/events](https://www.343labs.com/events/nyc-dj-meetup-3/)** DJs of New York! Join us for a special edition of the NYC DJ Meetup at 343 Labs featuring guest artist Michael (Mashrik, IG @mashrikmusic) — NYC touring DJ/producer and founder of Kuna, one of NYC’s standout underground party brands. This meetup will feature a live interview-style conversation focused on the realities of building a career in music. Topics will include getting gigs, growing as an artist, balancing DJing and production, building community through events, navigating the business side of the industry, and what it truly takes to sustain a career in electronic music. The conversation will be followed by audience Q&A and open networking with fellow DJs, producers, and electronic music enthusiasts in NYC. Whether you’re just getting started or already active in the scene, this is an opportunity to connect with the community and gain insight from artists actively working in the industry. **Schedule:** 6:00–7:00 PM — Interview + discussion 7:00–7:15 PM — Audience Q&A 7:15–8:00 PM — Networking + hang All levels welcome.

Collective Songwriter Showcase @ The Bitter End 5/26/26 6-8PM

**New York Songwriters Collective Songwriter Showcase** **@ The Bitter End Tuesday, May 26th 6-8 PM** **Our monthly residency at The Bitter End in Greenwich Village continues Door $10 Advance Tix/Tables/Seats [HERE](https://bitterend.com/#/events/180557)** **Join New York Songwriters Collective for an evening of original songs by 18+ members.** **Come on down and see what the Collective is all about ... a nurturing, supportive place for all songwriters. Meet your new songwriting collaborators! Full members can sing up to perform in our monthly showcases!** **Become a Collective member at** [www.newyorksongwriterscollective.com](www.newyorksongwriterscollective.com) **Membership includes a complimentary Song Club Online (valued at $25!) and sign up for our showcases. For more info send an email with MEETUP in the subject to:** [info@newyorksongwriterscollective.com](mailto:info@newyorksongwriterscollective.com) **[JOIN THE COLLECTIVE NEWSLETTER HER](https://newyorksongwriterscollective.kit.com/3c3cc10a4c)E**