Art Groups New York

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

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!

Radio City Nocturne!

Radio City Music Hall lights up brilliantly at night and we're going to take advantage of that with a weekend nocturne. This is also a special event because this is my last event before I have a newborn in my life (surprise!). November's events will necessarily be, uh, probably non-existent. Don't write me off fully! But I will obviously need to take some time to create a routine with my new tiny roommate that can accommodate plein air painting sessions again. Our meeting point will be at 7pm across 50th st from Radio City Music Hall, against the Warby Parker. Check in with me on-site so I know who's attending, and then we'll disperse to our individual painting spots. At 10pm, we'll meet back up to show off our art and discuss the day. Gather your materials (watercolor, oils, gouache, acrylics, marker: all are welcome) and join with other artists for the joys and challenges of painting outside!

Drawing the Breath: Breath, Movement & Drawing with Art Therapist Alyssa Gursky

Your breath can leave a trace. In this workshop you draw it: the mark moves one way on the in-breath and another on the out-breath, in white and colored soft pastels on big sheets of black paper. The point is the process, not the picture. We start with a short orientation to the art-making from Alyssa, then a gentle body-mind practice from me. Then three rounds of drawing: your breath as it is, your breath as you choose to shape it, and a shared rhythm. We close by looking at what we made, and with a guided rest. No art experience needed, and no substances are involved. Art materials are provided. The room holds 20. Fri Nov 20, 6:30–8:30pm · 35 Meadow Street, Unit 301, Brooklyn (third floor, elevator) Tickets ($25): https://buytickets.at/psychedelicyogaresearchcollective/2477149/r/meetup Presented by the Psychedelic Yoga Research Collective in collaboration with the Brooklyn Psychedelic Society, with Alyssa Gursky (they/them), psychedelic art therapist and co-founder of the Psychedelic Art Therapy Network.

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

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

🍝 Brunch at Barbuto & Roy Lichtenstein at the Whitney 🎨

Marginalia Literary Salon 003 | The Picture of Dorian Gray

*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.*

Infinite Conversations: A Salon Discussion on the Life & Work of Yayoi Kusama

​What makes an artist unforgettable? Is it the work itself, the story behind it—or the way it changes how we see ourselves and the world around us? **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/Infiniteconversations)** ​Join us for an intimate Sunday afternoon salon inspired by the extraordinary life, art, and enduring influence of Yayoi Kusama—one of the most recognizable, unconventional, and fascinating artists of our time. ​Best known for her hypnotic polka dots, mirrored infinity rooms, immersive installations, and instantly recognizable visual universe, Kusama has spent more than seven decades exploring ideas of infinity, repetition, identity, obsession, connection, and self-obliteration. ​But behind the Instagram-famous installations lies a remarkable story: a Japanese woman who arrived in New York in the late 1950s, immersed herself in the male-dominated avant-garde art world, staged radical happenings and performances, and developed ideas that would eventually make her one of the most celebrated living artists in the world. ​During this relaxed, salon-style gathering, we’ll go beyond the dots to explore Kusama the artist, the woman, and the cultural phenomenon. ​**Together, we’ll consider questions like:** * ​Why are we so drawn to repetition, infinity, and immersive art? * ​Can an artwork be both deeply meaningful and wildly Instagrammable? * ​How much should an artist’s personal story influence the way we experience their work? * ​Why did it take decades for Kusama to receive the recognition many of her male contemporaries enjoyed? * ​Where is the line between artist, celebrity, and brand? * ​And what can Kusama’s vision of an interconnected, infinite universe teach us about our own place within it? ​No art-history knowledge is necessary—just bring your curiosity, perspective, and willingness to join the conversation. ​This is not a lecture, but an intimate and interactive discussion designed to encourage reflection, exchange ideas, and help us experience familiar art from a fresh perspective. ​We’ll gather over light refreshments in a beautiful private residence near Columbus Circle, making this the perfect way to spend a thoughtful fall Sunday afternoon connecting through art and conversation. *** ​**Event Details** **3:30 PM** \| Arrival & mingling ​**4-5:30 PM** \| Discussion ​*Please arrive by 3:30pm if you would like to socialize before the discussion starts at 4pm.* **Location:** Private Residence near Columbus Circle Exact address will be shared with confirmed guests. **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/Infiniteconversations)** **Tickets** ​**Art-full Premier Members:** Complimentary **Art-full Basic Members:** $10 first release; $15 full price ​Space is intentionally limited to keep the conversation intimate, so advance registration is required. ​Come for Kusama. Stay for the conversation—and leave seeing those famous dots a little differently. *** ​**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.

Faena Unveiled: Art, Design & After-Hours Glamour

A little glamour, a lot of artistry, and an exclusive look inside one of New York’s most dazzling new destinations. **[Advance ticket purchase required here](https://luma.com/Faenaunveiled)** Step into a world where **art, imagination, and luxury** collide as Women of Culture goes inside **Faena New York**, the spectacular new Chelsea destination bringing its signature blend of theatrical design, contemporary art, and unapologetic glamour to Manhattan. More than a five-star hotel, Faena is conceived as an immersive cultural experience—one in which architecture, interiors, art and storytelling come together to create something distinctly transportive. On this **exclusive private guided tour**, we’ll go beyond the surface to discover the creative vision behind the property, exploring its striking interiors, artistic details and unexpected design moments while learning about the artists, designers and inspirations that helped bring the world of Faena to life. After our tour, we’ll continue the evening in **The Living Room**, Faena’s richly designed and glamorous lounge, where you’re invited to linger over a cocktail or bite, compare favorite discoveries and enjoy an evening of conversation with fellow culture lovers. Come for the art, stay for the atmosphere—and experience one of New York’s most talked-about new destinations from an insider’s perspective. **Why You'll Love This** * **Go beyond the ordinary hotel visit:** Enjoy a private, insider's introduction to Faena's extraordinary artistic vision, architecture, and design. * **Discover Chelsea's newest cultural gem:** Experience the bold interiors and theatrical glamour that make Faena a destination in its own right. * **Art, cocktails & connection:** Continue the experience in the elegant Living Room, with a drink or bite included and wonderful company to enjoy it with. *** **Full Schedule** **5:30 PM \|** Private Guided Tour of[ Faena New York](https://www.faena.com/new-york) 500 West 18th Street **6:30 PM \|** Drinks & Bites at The Living Room\* *\*Plase note the venue has a an Elegant Chic dress code. Elegant, polished attire is required.* **[Advance ticket purchase required here](https://luma.com/Faenaunveiled)** **Tickets** * **Non-Members:** $50 First release \| $55 Full Price * **Art-full Basic Members:** $40 First release \| $45 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). **Inclusions:** All tickets include the **private guided tour** and your choice of **one drink OR one Délicatesse** at The Living Room, including tax and tip. *** **Optional Add-On: Chelsea Gallery Hop** **3:00 PM \|**[ Autumn in Chelsea: Gallery Hop](https://luma.com/autumninchelsea) Why not make a full afternoon of art and discovery? Start with a curated gallery hop through Chelsea, exploring compelling exhibitions by **Elaine de Kooning at Berry Campbell, Yu Hong at Lisson Gallery, and Miya Ando at Sundaram Tagore Gallery**, before ending the day with a glamorous evening at Faena. *** **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.

Private Gallery Night: The Women Who Shaped American Art

​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:** ​**Rescheduled to:** Thursday, December 3rd **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.

Instructed Drawing Night at the Met

Instructed Drawing Night at the Met focuses on charcoal pencil drawing through close study of the museum’s Greek and Roman figure sculptures. Our instructor, Elizabeth Johnson, will guide students in developing technical control of charcoal pencils while working from these classical forms. After a brief demonstration, students will create charcoal drawings around the gallery with guidance from the instructor. Materials: Charcoal Pencils only\*\*\* (HB and 4B) 2H graphite pencil Small & Medium blending stump Kneaded eraser Eraser Drawing paper This event is not affiliated with Met Museum educators. Please arrive prepared to purchase a ticket to the Met Museum.

Fundamentals of Atelier Methods (4 sessions)

**Class Dates:** October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 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

Art, Love & Legacy: Private tour of Krasner & Pollock + Brunch

Two extraordinary artists. One complicated creative partnership. A rare opportunity to see their stories side by side. **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/KrasnerandPollockatmet)** ​Join us on **Saturday, November 14th** for an **[Art-full members-only](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership?utm_source=luma)** afternoon at **The Metropolitan Museum of Art**, where we’ll experience the highly anticipated[ ](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/krasner-and-pollock-past-continuous?utm_source=luma)***[Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/krasner-and-pollock-past-continuous?utm_source=luma)*** through an intimate, privately guided tour—preceded by an optional brunch at[ ](https://www.themarkrestaurantnyc.com/?utm_source=luma)**[The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges](https://www.themarkrestaurantnyc.com/?utm_source=luma)**. ​Bringing together more than **120 works**, the exhibition offers a fascinating new perspective on **Lee Krasner** and **Jackson Pollock**, moving beyond their famous marriage to reveal two ambitious artists constantly experimenting, evolving, and responding to the changing world around them. ​Pollock’s revolutionary approach made him an icon of Abstract Expressionism, while Krasner forged a compelling—and remarkably resilient—artistic path of her own. Seen together, their paintings, drawings and collages reveal unexpected connections, creative tensions and striking differences, while giving Krasner’s work the space and attention it has long deserved. ​With crowd favorite **Helen Lee** leading the conversation, we’ll go beyond the gallery labels to uncover the influences, turning points and artistic choices behind the work. Expect fresh perspectives, deeper context and plenty to discuss long after we leave the galleries. ​For those joining the full experience, we’ll begin over brunch at[ ](https://www.themarkrestaurantnyc.com/?utm_source=luma)**[The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges](https://www.themarkrestaurantnyc.com/?utm_source=luma)**, an elegant Upper East Side setting just moments from the museum—giving us time to connect, catch up and ease into an art-filled afternoon together. ​ **Why you’ll love this:** * ​🎨 Experience a major exhibition bringing **Krasner and Pollock** into conversation through more than 120 works * ​✨ Go beyond the gallery labels with the insight and context of a **private expert guide** * ​💗 Discover a fuller picture of **Lee Krasner’s powerful artistic legacy** beyond her relationship with Pollock * ​🥂 Make a day of it with **brunch, art and great company** on the Upper East Side **Full** ​**Schedule** ​**12:00 PM \|** Brunch at[ The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges](https://www.themarkrestaurantnyc.com/?utm_source=luma) 25 E 77th St ​ **1:50 PM \|** Meet for **2pm** Private Guided Tour The Metropolitan Museum of Art \| 1000 Fifth Avenue _____ **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/KrasnerandPollockatmet)** ​ **Tickets for** ​**Art-full Members**\* ​**Museum/Tour Only:** $75 first release \| $80 full price ​**Full Experience with Brunch:** $125 first release \| $130 full price ​ \*\*Premier members receive an additional 20% off. [Learn more about Art-full membership and sign up here.](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership-nyc?utm_source=luma)\* ​ **______** **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.