Draw-mania! the one-of-a-kind draw-a-thon and variety show is coming to HOBOKEN! We've been going strong in Downtown Manhattan for over a year, and now we're going across the water! Draw-mania! is a Draw-a-thon where artists can come and draw from six of the top art models, posing nude and semi-nude in a variety of short and long poses. Interspersed thoughout the evening we offer live music, comedy and storytelling from some of the best up and coming performers! It's a fun, party, atmosphere gre …

For Body Painters, Models, and Photographers. Plus anyone you likes body paint!

Our purpose is to gather as an artistic community to draw or paint the figure while we foster bonding relationships among our members. So, come join us and intuit your expressive self from live models, in good company.

Been meaning to draw more? Or enjoy Central Park more? Do both - and meet great people too! Come relax and learn with New York's largest drawing Meetup Group. We welcome people who: have a love of art and nature - want to meet new people - want to learn from other artists - want to see parks and museums - want to start drawing (including figure drawing), but classes are too expensive - draw all the time, or haven't drawn for years (or ever!) What makes our Meetups different? We like to share …

Welcome to The New York City Toy and Model Kit Meetup Group! Meet other collectors and designers of Toys, Models and Action Figures, both old and new. Including Gundam, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Transformers, Lego. Whether they be die cast, metal, plastic, resin, tin, vinyl or wood, painted or unpainted, pre-assembled or unassembled, whatever, as long as it's fun this is the group for you! Our usual meeting place is the Skylight Diner, but there will be other activities and meeting so there is someth …

THE RENSAISSANCE WORKSHOP & ARTIST SALON is open to those interested in learning to draw & paint, and to learn the History, Science, Philosophy & Metaphysics of Art. The workshop takes place in the studio of artist and instructor Raúl-Santiago Sebazco in Chelsea, New York. The workshop follows the centuries old tradition of the education of emerging artists in the working studio of a professional artist. It is inspired by the artist’s workshops of Renaissance Europe. These workshops existed, and …

This group was created to bring together artists in the community to enjoy drawing from a live model. Classes are offered on an ongoing basis. This will be an amazing community designed to empower artists and those who love the arts. We are very grateful to our models and hold them in the highest regard.  If you are interested in modeling, please email Martine Bisagni at brooklynworkshopgallery@earthlink.net  or call the gallery at 718-7979427.  Thank you.

Our Philosophy "Practice is the best of all instructors."-Publilius Syrus Draw From A Live Model Gain Access to New York Fashion Week. Past examples of NYFW coverage CLICK HERE. WYRT has your front row seats and backstage passes to illustrate the designer fashions at Nolcha Fashion Week. Get notified of fashion illustration exhibitions where you can show your work. Attend demonstrations by Dior Beauty Artist-in-Residence, Bil Donovan.

We are a casual sketch group creating opportunities to get creative, loosen up, have fun, practice a skill and socialize all at once. All skill levels and styles are welcome.

Do you love to sketch or want to fall in love with sketching? Lets sketch in museums, public spaces, and the parks in nice weather. Let's encourage each other! Join us for coffee and conversation afterwards if you'd like.

Do you want to expand your creativity?  Do you enjoy writing?   Do you want to reconnect with your inner artist more deeply or maybe break through any creative 'blocks'?  We will be utilizing Julia Cameron's experiential book: 'The Vein of Gold-A Journey to your Creative Heart' as a guide to do just that.  We will read, work through the text, and complete the exercises, tools and tasks from the book on a bi-weekly basis. About the book:  "Julia Cameron again draws from her extensive artistic and …

US Artists is a group of artists working in New York City focusing on collaborative art and communal events and resource sharing. Members are encouraged to post their own art related events, including exhibitions, critiques, screenings, and workshop / working events, such as collaborative art projects or times to work individually but together. New and experienced artists alike working in all media are welcome to join. The group was founded in the fall of 2009 by an eclectic group of artists w …

We would lo to meet our neighbors and local artists of all kinds. Our community's residents should pull together to not only grow as individual artist but as a team of creative people learning from and inspiring each other.Those involved can learn new skills, build a portfolio, or just hone their existing technique in an environment that fosters communication, even friendship, with others who have the same interests, talents or ideas.

This group is for artists and art lovers who on occasion get together to share work, discuss art and network. We are hoping to have meetups every month where artists can bring their work in for display and create an event open to the public, kind of like a gallery.

The Mission of The Fearless Artist is to initiate and sustain a global conversation about the meaning and contribution of ART to the world and connect artists to ART lovers. The Fearless Artist hopes to liberate the definition of ART from its traditional conservative confines and celebrate modern revolutionary approaches to utilizing ART as a universal language. Share your event Join our Facebook Group Attend Seminars and Events

This group is for anyone interested in illustration. Meet fellow illustrators, build your network and make new friends! If you have an event you'd like to share please send a message to the admins and we'll be happy to post it! Illustration by Johnny Dombrowski