About us
Draw Y'all is where sketchers of all skill levels meet and sketch at different locations throughout the Triangle. We draw people, buildings, portraits, figures, landscapes, botanicals, and anything we damn well please. The only thing you need to bring is your pencils, sketch pad, and a friend, if you like. If you feel like you can't draw...come try anyway! Our events are open to all people, all levels. We also post a lot of art events run by other places (such as the Nasher Museum) each month, so check out our calendar.
Upcoming events
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North Carolina Museum of Art Park
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA, Raleigh, NC, USNorth Carolina Museum of Art Park
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10 AM
We will be under the trees, above the pond, across from Gyre #16. If you pass the Pavilion #18 you have gone too far.
https://ncartmuseum.org/Here is a link to the park
https://ncartmuseum.org/visit/museum-park/
and a map of the park
https://ncartmuseum.org/.../08/Park-map-2021_for-web.pdf
There are restrooms near the theater, #13 on the map, that should be open.
If you are new to painting outdoors and want to know what to bring see my list of suggestions below:camp chair, water, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, snacks/drinks
Watercolors are the easiest to start with and have great portability. I recommend pan watercolors, a water brush and a multimedia sketchbook. Also, a rag or paper towels. A music stand makes for a very inexpensive and portable easel.7 attendees
Durham Plein Air/Urban Sketching at Smith Family Fun Farm
Smith's Family Fun Farm, 1715 St Marys Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA, Hillsborough, NC, USJoin us at Smith Family Fun Farm for outdoor sketching and painting - all levels and types welcome! The farm does not open until 10am arrive anytime after and start sketching whatever inspires you. Note that we meet at the end, not the beginning!
The throwdown is at 11:45am.
This is a local small business pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm. Consider helping them out with a small purchase.
Event will be canceled in case of poor weather. I will send an email update from Meetup if this happens, so RSVP here to get the updates (will only send to people who replied yes).
Tips
- Wear comfortable clothing for the weather and supportive shoes for walking on uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray.
- Bring water and any other beverages or snacks you may want.
- If you don't have an easel or don't prefer standing, bring a folding chair/stool or picnic blanket.
- Make sure you're able to carry your supplies for short to medium distances, depending on your preferred painting location.
- Be aware of your surroundings and the weather. Watch out for uneven terrain and signs of heat exhaustion. Hike at your own risk. Stay hydrated.
- Leave the area as you found it or better. Bring any trash out with you.
Want to see more area events like this? I made a website to aggregate figure drawing, plein air, and urban sketching meetups in the area: ncartmeets.com. Find us on Instagram and Bluesky too.
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Past events
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