Durham Plein Air/USK at Nasher Museum of Art

Grab your travel-friendly painting supplies and/or sketchbook and join us for some art maybe outdoors, maybe indoors, depending on the weather. All levels and types welcome!

This month we're meeting at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke. The event officially starts at 10am, but come whenever you like and start sketching whatever inspires you (some of us arrive closer to 9am). Note that the museum does not open until 10am.

We'll meet at the end for the throwdown at 11:45am in the foyer in the photo or just outside the east entrance (parking lot side).

Event will happen rain or shine! If the weather is bad, or if you just prefer, sketch indoors. No messy art supplies indoors! Admission is free.

The museum’s parking lot is located at 650 Alexander Avenue. The rate is $2 per hour and is processed through the Duke Blue Spot website.

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.