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Keith Haring Exhibit

Keith Haring Exhibit

Sat, Oct 10, 5:30 PM
From Carpe Diem
4.9

Join us as we view a free exhibit entitled 'A World in Motion' featuring artwork by Keith Haring. After viewing the exhibit, we can visit a cafe called 'Blue Bottle Coffee'. [https://www.artwrld.com/exhibit/a-world-in-motion](https://www.artwrld.com/exhibit/a-world-in-motion) If you have questions or need to get in contact, I can be reached at 917-769-2168.

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Museum of Jewish Heritage!

Museum of Jewish Heritage!

Thu, Oct 8, 9:45 PM
From Borough Hoppers
4.9

On Thursday, October 8th let’s go to the Museum of Jewish Heritage! 📜 5:45pm to 8pm Can join anytime! In Battery Park Free on Thursdays from 4 to 8pm Free, but RSVP recommended To reserve free ticket, please follow these instructions: Click this link: [https://mjhnyc.org/visitor-information/](https://mjhnyc.org/visitor-information/) Then scroll to this section: **FREE HOURS:** Admission to the Museum is free on Thursdays between 4pm – 8pm. To reserve your advance free admission, [please choose a Thursday from our admission ticketing calendar](http://898a.blackbaudhosting.com/898a/tickets?tab=3&txobjid=240de02f-69d4-4978-8de8-034474c9896f&_ga=2.67749329.1929223102.1641392340-1208651431.1571419872) and change the time dropdown to 4pm. Lox at Café Bergson on 2nd floor for drinks & bites (including coffee) Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

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Chelsea Afternoon: New York Day Trip (postponed from September 26th)

Chelsea Afternoon: New York Day Trip (postponed from September 26th)

Sat, Oct 24, 5:00 PM
From Philadelphia Art Appreciation Meetup Group
4.8

I think a case can be made that the Chelsea area of Manhattan contains more galleries than anywhere else in the universe. (I'm making an assumption here that other intelligent life somewhere out there doesn't have "art" and "galleries" as we know them. :)) Whether or not the above is true, let's at least make a dent in the huge number of galleries in this neighborhood by starting in the middle and heading south. I'll work up a detailed and specific itinerary within the coming weeks, but let's say straight off that we'll meet at 1:00 at Jim Kempner Fine Art, a gallery on the Northwest corner of 23rd Street and 10th Avenue that is pretty much impossible to miss because looks like a multi-level contemporary house: https://www.jimkempnerfineart.com/ The first thing you encounter upon walking in is the sculpture garden: https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-new-york-city-ny-usa-modern-architecture-art-jim-kempner-fine-art-50949706.html https://www.vaadia.com/exhibitions/jimkempner_2011.shtml So let's meet there unless it's raining or really hot, in which case, let's just go inside and meet on the first floor. Other places I'd like to include in the day's outing are Little Island, Pier 57, the Highline (which the photo in this posting is taken from), and, if people are really interested, Hudson Yards. I will probably be sticking around to attend the Brooklyn Book Festival the next day and can help people get to trains and busses if that's wanted or needed. :) More to come!

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SECOND TUESDAYS Life Drawing Session

SECOND TUESDAYS Life Drawing Session

Tue, Oct 13, 11:00 PM
From Old Stone House Drawing Studio
4.8

Grab your pad and drawing tools and escape the world for a couple of hours with your friends at The Old Stone House Park! Draw the human figure! Join us for a 2 1/2 hour life drawing session, 1 & 1/2 hour of gestures and short poses, ending with 1 hour of long poses, give or take. Bring your tools (no acrylics, oils or sprays please). Seats provided, some boards available. ***RSVP HERE DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SEAT! TO PURCHASE A TICKET AND GUARANTEE A SEAT GO TO THE EVENTBRITE LINK BELOW!*** 18 tickets will be sold on EVENTBRITE . **BUY YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE IN ADVANCE TO GUARANTEE A SPOT.** Seating is limited, and we typically sell out. Link will be posted and go live 9/29/2026 at 8:00 AM ON EVENTBRITE. EVENTBRITE PAYMENT LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-drawing-october-2026-tickets-1990938827628 $13.00($15.71 with fees) in advance at Eventbrite $10.00 for students $20.00 at the door -- CASH PLEASE SEEYA SOON!!

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Meet Artists at Gowanus Open Studios

Meet Artists at Gowanus Open Studios

Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 PM
From GTBN (Good To Be Nerds)
4.8

Join GTBN to visit **[Gowanus Open Studios!](https://www.artsgowanus.org/gowanus-open-studios-2026)**[ ](https://www.artsgowanus.org/gowanus-open-studios-2026) Specifically, we will be visiting one building on the circuit containing many studios, **TI Art Studios!** Gowanus Open Studios will be Saturday and Sunday, but our group will be "meeting up" on Sunday 10/18 at 4PM! **What to Expect** Meet us in the "Sweet Lorraine" Gallery at 4:30PM! Once you get to the TI Studios from the elevator, follow the signs for Sweet Lorraine Gallery. We'll look at the art exhibit there and then head out to see other studios in the building. Some artists will have art available for purchase, and others will be for viewing only. **How to get there** TI Arts Studio's Entrance is up a ramp at 183 Lorraine Street in the Red Hook Neighborhood of Brooklyn. Be sure to check Googlemaps as Red Hook always takes longer to get to than you think it will. **Arts Appreciation Opportunity** Friend of GTBN, cartoonist **Mindy Indy** is in the process of creating pencil sketches, inking, and creating vibrant watercolor concept art of otherworldly **Martian landscapes** for her sci-fi series *AER HEAD*. Be sure to stop by Mindy's studio to learn about her upcoming comic. She is also running a KickStarter to fund the 3rd Issue of AER HEAD! Learn more and pre-order your copy here: [AER HEAD - Send Surfers to Mars - Kickstarter!](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mindyindy/aer-head-send-surfers-mars?ref=profile_saved_projects_live&category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMjUw)

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Inside Harlem’s Art Scene: An Open Studios Discovery Walk

Inside Harlem’s Art Scene: An Open Studios Discovery Walk

Sun, Oct 11, 4:00 PM
From Women of Culture NYC
4.8

​Join Women of Culture for a special **Art-full Discovery Walk through the [Harlem Open Artist Studio Tour (HOAST)](https://artharlem.org/?utm_source=luma)**, offering a rare opportunity to step inside the studios, homes, and creative spaces of artists throughout Harlem. **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/OpenStudiosDiscoveryWalk)** ​Rather than navigating the expansive Open Studios on your own, we’ll explore a thoughtfully **curated selection of stops led** by **Deborah Oster Pannell**, a multidisciplinary arts producer, writer, performer, and Curatorial and Artist Relations Director at ARTMoney Society. Along the way, Deborah will introduce us to artists, their work, and the ideas and stories shaping their creative practices. ​Together, we’ll experience the **energy, diversity, and distinctly personal character of Harlem’s contemporary art scene**—meeting artists where they work, discovering spaces we might never encounter otherwise, and gaining a more intimate perspective on how art takes shape. ​It’s an afternoon of **art, access, conversation, and discovery**, designed for anyone curious to go beyond the gallery walls and experience Harlem’s creative community from the inside. ​Those joining the **Full Experience** will begin over **brunch at [Settepani](https://www.settepani.com/?utm_source=luma)** in Harlem, with time to connect with fellow art lovers before heading out on our studio adventure. ​ **Why you’ll love this:** * ​🎨 **Step inside working artist studios** and explore spaces normally closed to the public. * ​🖌️ **Meet Harlem artists and hear directly from them** about their work, inspirations, and creative process. * ​✨ **Enjoy a thoughtfully curated route** that takes the guesswork out of navigating Open Studios and highlights some of the afternoon’s most interesting stops. *** ​**Full Schedule** ​**12pm \|** Harlem brunch at [Settepani](https://www.settepani.com/?utm_source=luma) 196 Malcolm X Blvd. ​**1:30\-4pm \|** Art-full Discovery walk through Harlem *** **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/OpenStudiosDiscoveryWalk)** ​**Tickets:** ​**Non-member tickets:** * ​**Art-full Discovery walk only:** $45 first release; $50 full price ​**Art-full member tickets:** * ​**Art-full Discovery walk only:** $35 first release; $40 full price * ​**Full experience with brunch:** $70 first release; $75 full price ​**Art-full premier members** receive an additional 20% off. Learn more about membership below/ [here](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership-nyc?utm_source=luma). *** ​**The Art-Full Membership** ​If you are not yet an[ Art-full member](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership-nyc?utm_source=luma), we would love to have you join us for as little as $45/month for the basic membership, or $65/month for the upgraded premier membership. You can[ learn more about all membership levels and join here](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership?utm_source=luma) or reach out to alex@womenofculture.org with any questions. ​ **The membership provides:** * ​Access to member exclusive events * ​Complimentary tickets to all online events, and select in-person events * ​Priority access to & discounts on ALL events * ​**Premier** members also get priority access to 'culture-tunities' including free VIP passes to exclusive after-hours events at cultural institutions all over the city ​All designed to help you live your best, most art-full and socially connected life! **Note about tickets/ RSVP's:** * RSVPs on Meetup do NOT count as official registrations for this event, and the RSVP count on Meetup may not reflect the actual number of attendees. To attend, you must purchase a ticket, which guarantees your spot, regardless of whether you RSVP here. * All paid and confirmed attendees will receive an email from [[alex@womenofculture.org](mailto:alex@womenofculture.org)]([mailto:alex@womenofculture.org](http://mailto:alex@womenofculture.org/))] 1–2 days before the event with further details, including a link to a WhatsApp group for important updates. If you do not receive this email (make sure to check your spam as well), it likely means you did not complete registration or payment.

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