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🎨 EventFull: Art, Creativity & Coffee in Montclair! 🖌️

🎨 EventFull: Art, Creativity & Coffee in Montclair! 🖌️

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 PM
From Gal Pals40+
4.8

Ladies, let’s enjoy a creative afternoon of art, conversation, and fun! We’ll start with a guided gallery visit at the Montclair Art Museum, followed by a hands-on art activity. No artistic skills needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity! ✨ All materials provided 💬 Good company and lively conversation 🎨 Fun for every skill level 🎟️ Cost: $10 — Ticket purchase required! 👉 Purchase Ticket here: (copy & paste into a new tab) :https://montclairartmuseum.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/art-in-the-afternoon_7 This is a public event with limited seats, book early! When purchasing, review the calendar to **\*\*verify date\*\*** is ***November 19*** is selected as multiple fall dates are available. ☕ Optional/Afterwards: for coffee, a treat, or a late lunch let’s stroll 5–10mins to a town favorite Raymond’s at 28 Church St. Come for the art, stay for the laughs & friendship! 💕 Hope you can join us!

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After-Hours Pastel Painting Workshop @ AKC Museum of the Dog

After-Hours Pastel Painting Workshop @ AKC Museum of the Dog

Thu, Oct 29, 10:00 PM
From New York Adventure Club
4.8

Tickets: $55.80 (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2002150845074](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2002150845074) Calling all dog-lovers: this is your time, it’s finally happening. An entire museum has been created in honor of your very best — and furriest — friends, and is ready to invite you to express your creative drawing skills to paint one very photogenic dog model, or a picture of your best bud. Join [New York Adventure Club](https://nyadventureclub.com/) for an exclusive after-hours pastel painting workshop at the American Kennel Club (AKC) [Museum of the Dog](https://www.akc.org/museum-of-the-dog/) — now back in NYC after residing in St. Louis for 30 years, this one-of-a-kind museum showcases one of the largest repositories of canine-related art in the world. Led by award-winning artist Karen Miura and her dog, Lucy, our artistic experience will include: • Private access to the AKC Museum after the doors close to the public • A chance to browse the museum’s collection that commemorates, signifies, and celebrates the human-canine relationship through fine art and artifacts, and dynamic exhibits and activities • A step-by-step demonstration with Karen on pastel painting dogs — bring a photo of your pet, or use Lucy as your muse! • Opportunities afterward to play with Lucy and socialize with other canine-loving adventurers All painting supplies will be provided, and all art can be taken home! As a special bonus, doggy goodie bags will be handed out afterward, courtesy of pet food company I and love and you ([https://www.iandloveandyou.com/our-brand/our-ily-family/) and veterinarian start-up BondVet (https://bondvet.com/](https://www.iandloveandyou.com/our-brand/our-ily-family/) and veterinarian start-up BondVet (https://bondvet.com/))! Click here to see pictures from one of our last pastel painting workshops! ([https://www.nyadventureclub.com/gallery/29981050](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/gallery/29981050)) See you there! \*For guests who want to paint a picture of their pet, please bring a 5x7 or 6x8 Head Shot of your pet, along with a black and white photocopy of that photo \*\*Pets are not allowed inside the museum \*\*\*All interested are welcome, no painting experience is required About Karen [Karen Miura](http://karenmiura.com/) is an award-winning artist and animal communicator from Dutchess County, New York, who discovered her affinity for animals and love of art at a very early age. Karen’s concurrent work as an animal communicator grants her a deeper comprehension of her animal subjects. Follow Karen on Instagram at @artistkarenmiura. Her dog, Lucy, is an extremely talented and well-behaved dog, who has her very own Instagram page! Follow her family adventures @lucydogadventures! Categories: Arts, Social

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Private Gallery Night: The Women Who Shaped American Art

Private Gallery Night: The Women Who Shaped American Art

Thu, Oct 22, 10:00 PM
From Women of Culture NYC
4.8

​What if the story of American art were told through **the women who helped create it?** **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/TheWomenWhoShapedAmericanArt)** ​Join Women of Culture for a **private reception & walk-through at Lincoln Glenn Gallery** exploring ***[250 Years: American Women Artists and the Nation’s Story](https://www.lincolnglenn.com/exhibitions/48-250-years-american-women-artists-and-the-nation-s/overview/?utm_source=luma)*** — an exhibition that brings overlooked voices back into the spotlight and invites us to see American history from a different perspective. ​Spanning the Revolutionary era through today, the exhibition brings together work from **every decade of the nation’s history**, revealing generations of women who created, experimented, and built remarkable careers even when the art world offered them far fewer opportunities for recognition. ​We’ll travel through **250 years of creativity** — from intimate early portraits and sweeping landscapes to Impressionism, Modernism, abstraction, sculpture, and contemporary art — encountering both familiar names and fascinating artists whose stories deserve to be rediscovered. ​Among them are **Mary Cassatt, Sarah Miriam Peale, Ida Ten Eyck O’Keeffe, Mercedes Matter, Lee Bontecou, Harmony Hammond, Lynda Benglis, Teruko Yokoi**, and many more. ​Over the course of the evening, we’ll have the chance to slow down with the work, exchange perspectives, and connect with fellow culturally curious women in the intimate setting of the gallery. ​Come raise a glass to the women who created, challenged, experimented — and left their mark on American art, whether history remembered their names or not. ​**Event details:** ​**Date:** Thursday, October 22 **Time**: 6:00–8:00 PM **Location:** Lincoln Glenn Gallery Upper East Side [17 East 67th Street, Suite 1A](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lincoln+Glenn/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xdfaf0e87db2329b2?sa=X&ved=1t%3A2428&ictx=111&utm_source=luma) *** **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/TheWomenWhoShapedAmericanArt)** ​**Tickets:** * ​**Non-Members:** $10 First Release \| $15 Full Price * ​**Art-full Basic Members:** $5 First Release \| $10 Full Price * ​**Art-full Premier Members:** FREE ​Art-full premier members receive an additional 20% off. ​Learn more about the Art-full 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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Inside the Society of Illustrators: Norman Rockwell Painting to Archives

Inside the Society of Illustrators: Norman Rockwell Painting to Archives

Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM
From New York Adventure Club
4.8

Tickets: $45.25 (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2002625279119](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2002625279119) How did a New York City carriage house originally built for the personal secretary of legendary American financier J.P. Morgan eventually become a professional society dedicated to the art of illustration in America? And what legacy has it crafted since its inception in 1901? It's time to explore a historic five-story townhouse in the Upper East Side where famous illustrators like N.C. Wyeth, Rube Goldberg, and Norman Rockwell once roamed the halls. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com) for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour through the Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators, the oldest non-profit dedicated to promoting the art of illustration in America. Led by a Society of Illustrators member, our special experience through their historic townhouse will include: * **A brief history of the Society's historic townhouse**, which was originally a carriage house built in 1875 for William P. Read, a personal secretary for financier J.P. Morgan * The **origin story of the Society of Illustrators**, from its founding fathers to its rapid growth in the 20th century * View the **current exhibitions on display at the Museum of Illustration and take a rare trip inside the archives**, which contains original works from famed illustrators throughout the century, one of the most comprehensive collections of this genre in the world * **A look inside the Society's historic library**, with its famous tiled fireplace with art dating back to the 1940s The **tour will conclude in the Society’s Hall of Fame Gallery**, where attendees can stay and purchase drinks. Don’t forget to take a look at the stunning **Norman Rockwell painting, "Christmas Coach,"** just behind the bar! [Click here](http://www.nyadventureclub.com/gallery/26736499) to see pictures from one of our last visits to the Society of Illustrators! See you there! \*The Society of Illustrators does not have an elevator **Testimonials** "Great building and great artwork" -Marilyn "The interesting details and facts about the collection, seeing the 'behind the scenes' areas." -Emile "Fascinating history. We were lucky to have the Director to show us round who was so nice and passionate about the work they do at the Society, including some fantastic outreach projects." -Lindsay "The gentleman was an excellent speaker who shared a wealth of information about the Society, the artwork and the artists." -Barbara Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms). Categories: In-Person, Mansions & Private Clubs

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Marginalia Literary Salon 003 | The Picture of Dorian Gray

Marginalia Literary Salon 003 | The Picture of Dorian Gray

Thu, Oct 29, 10:00 PM
From Marginalia | A Literary Salon for Women

*What happens when beauty becomes something to live by?* For Salon 003, Marginalia turns to Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. A decadent, provocative novel about art, influence, desire, and the dangerous distance between the self we present to the world and the one that exists beneath it. **What is the book about?** First published in 1890 and later revised and expanded by Wilde, the novel emerged from the worlds of Aestheticism and Decadence, where questions about beauty and art collided with Victorian ideas of morality, respectability, and desire. More than a century later, its questions feel remarkably alive: Does beauty change what we allow people to get away with? How much responsibility do we bear for the people who influence us? Can we treat a life as a work of art? And does art have any obligation to make us better? Together, we’ll follow those questions wherever they lead…from portraiture, pleasure, and self-invention to influence, secrecy, morality, and the uneasy relationship between art and life. **Any requirements?** No literary background is needed. Come having read the book, and bring whatever stayed with you: annotations, questions, disagreements, favorite passages, or simply an idea you can’t quite shake. Any complete edition is welcome. You do not need to purchase a special “uncensored” edition to participate. **Important to Note** * Please update your RSVP at least 48 hours before the salon if you can no longer attend. Because space is intentionally limited, repeated no-shows may result in removal from the group. * Salons are limited to 10 readers. Keeping the group small allows everyone to hear one another, participate in the conversation, and preserves the intimate, cozy atmosphere we’re trying to create. If all spots are taken, please join the waitlist! Plans and reading progress change, so spaces often open up closer to the event. * The salon is completely free to attend. Just plan to purchase your own food or drinks from the venue. Since we’ll be taking up the table for about two hours (and usually aren’t ordering a ton!), I leave our server an additional $20 tip (separate from the tips from small drink orders). *If everyone can throw in a couple of dollars toward it, it’s greatly appreciated.*

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Fundamentals of Atelier Methods (4 sessions)

Fundamentals of Atelier Methods (4 sessions)

Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 PM
From Drawing New York
4.9

**Class Dates:** October 24, 31, November 7 & 14 In this practical course, you’ll learn the concepts, skills, and principles of an atelier approach to drawing. This will give you the foundation to make realistic drawings from life with rounded, 3D shading. Our instructor, Tim Dosé, will guide you through the steps to make a beautiful, finished drawing of a simple still life from life. Each class will include a brief lecture, demo, and critique. **Week 1 - Thumbnail & Block-In** **Week 2 - Value Study** **Week 3 - Modeling the Light** **Week 4 - Modeling the Shadows** **Materials:** * Strathmore 400 drawing paper pad, medium surface - 9x12” or 11x14” * Range of artist’s drawing pencils - at least 2B, HB, H, 2H, 4H. (Any artist’s brand is fine, Staedtler is a good starting point) * Firm kneaded eraser (some brands are too soft, find one that feels firm) * Tombow Mono Round pen-style eraser * 1/2” or 3/4” Artist’s tape roll * 12X16 Hardboard Panel (to use as a drawing board) * 2 clamps to clip your drawing board to an easel * Small handheld mirror (can also use phone with screen off) * Small level * A long, straight knitting needle or skewer * KUM 2-hole long point pencil sharpener or Blackwing 2-step pencil sharpener * 2mm lead pointer pencil sharpener (Wekoil, Mitsubishi, Kum or similar) * Sandpaper block * Ruler * X-acto knife * Mahl stick or dowel rod

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Yes, joining art groups in New York through Meetup offers opportunities to meet fellow artists, enthusiasts, and creative minds. Engage in events to build new connections.

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No art background is required to join most groups. Many are welcoming to all, from beginners to seasoned artists, allowing everyone to learn and participate.

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Yes, some art groups in New York also host online meetups. Check the event details to see if the creative meetups are held virtually or in-person.

Availability varies, as not all niche art interests may be covered by existing groups in New York. Continually check for new communities or initiate your own group.

Events are typically organized by group hosts or local art enthusiasts, not Meetup itself. Hosts plan activities, oversee logistics, and manage group interactions.

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