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**Women of Culture **is a NYC-based community designed to connect and inspire women via meaningful engagement with the arts and creative self-expression. Through carefully curated cultural experiences, trips and workshops, we encourage women to push their boundaries, discover new perspectives and connect more deeply with themselves and those around them.
We believe that, when women come together and collectively tap into their innate creativity, confidence, and one-ness, they have the power to heal the world — from the inside, out.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Art-full Discovery Walk: Tribeca EditionPlantshed, New York, NY
Join us on Friday, September 5th at 4pm for an afternoon of discovery in Tribeca, one of NYC’s most vibrant and evolving arts districts.
Advance Purchase Required here
Our walk will take you through cobblestone streets and striking cast-iron architecture, while uncovering the hidden layers of Tribeca’s history and its rise as a hub for contemporary art.
You’ll step inside some of the neighbourhood's most compelling galleries, encountering a mix of ground-breaking exhibitions and hearing directly from gallerists about the artists they represent. Along the way, we’ll also touch on Tribeca’s deep cultural roots, from its industrial past to its current role as a creative epicentre.
To keep things lively, we’ll pause for a sweet treat together — a chance to refresh, connect, and reflect on the art we’ve experienced.
What you’ll experience/Takeaways:
- Explore 4–5 of Tribeca’s most exciting contemporary art galleries, with insights directly from gallerists.
- Discover the hidden history and creative spirit of one of NYC’s most iconic neighborhoods.
- Connect with fellow art lovers while enjoying a sweet treat stop along the way.
This guided tour, led by Women of Culture Founder Alexandra Harper, is designed to be engaging and accessible. No prior art knowledge is needed — just curiosity and a love of exploration.
✨ Whether you’re a lifelong New Yorker or visiting for the first time, this Art-full Discovery Walk offers the perfect opportunity to see Tribeca with fresh eyes — through its art, its stories, and its community.
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When: Friday, September 5th
3:50 PM | Meet at the Plantshed Cafe
1 Prince St.
4-6 PM | Art & snack stops around Tribeca
6:30 PM | Option to join our event at the Hort Collection
(separate sign up required here)
________Advance Purchase Required here
Tickets:
- Non-members: $45 early bird through 8/28; $50 thereafter
- Basic Members: $35 early bird through 8/28; $40 thereafter
- Premier Members: FREE (RSVP to alex@womenofculture.org)
Learn more about membership and join here
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CO-ED EVENT open to all with an interest in art, community & culture!
After the walk, you’re invited to continue the evening with a rare visit to the legendary Hort Collection
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 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.
- Fall Art Week Staycation: A Celebration of Contemporary Creativity | Sept 5–7The Armory Show, New York, NY
Fall is when the contemporary art world comes alive in New York City — and there’s no better way to experience it than with a curated weekend that combines exclusive art access, meaningful community, and culinary delights.
Advance Purchase Required here
We’ve designed the ultimate Fall Art Weekend staycation: three days of discovery that take you from a private collection in Tribeca to the global stage of The Armory Show, and finally to the more bohemian spirit of Art on Paper.
This isn’t just about seeing art — it’s about experiencing the city’s cultural magic with a community of like-minded explorers. Join us for one, two, or all three days and immerse yourself in the creative energy that takes over NYC each September.
Purchasing the full weekend is a great opportunity to get access to ALL of our Fall Art week events at a discount (a savings of $75 over purchasing the individual events).
Please note: if you can’t join for all three days worth of events, you can also purchase the events individually here.
### ✨ Why Join Us?
- Experience NYC’s contemporary art scene like an insider — with exclusive access and curated guidance
- Connect with a community of curious, culture-loving explorers
- Get access to all of our Fall Art week events, even without joining the Art-full membership
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Advance Purchase Required here
### 🎟 Tickets*
- Non-members: $225 early bird through 9/1; $250 full price
- Basic & Premier Art-full Members: $175 early bird through 9/1; $200 full price
(Learn more about membership & join here!)
### *Includes the full 3-day experience with -
- Entry & guided visits of the Armory & Art on Paper shows
- Friday dinner, brunches on Saturday & Sunday at some of NYC’s best restaurants
- The opportunity to connect with fellow art lovers for a 3-day staycation!
(Does NOT include $20 suggested donation to the Hort Mann Foundation to be paid on-site on Friday night)
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### Full Weekend Itinerary:
### Friday, Sept 5 | The Kick-Off: Private Collection Visit + Welcome Dinner
We begin the weekend with an extraordinary opening: a visit to the private collection of Susan & Michael Hort, housed in their stunning Tribeca townhouse. Widely regarded as one of the most important private contemporary art collections in the U.S., the Horts are known for championing emerging artists early in their careers.
- 4:00 PM | Art-full Discovery walk of the Tribeca
- 6:30 PM | Hort Collection Visit
- 7:45 PM | Dinner at Osteria Carlina
($90 value)
### Saturday, Sept 6 | The Armory Show Edit + Rooftop Brunch
Saturday is dedicated to The Armory Show**, New York’s answer to Art Basel and the epicenter of the international contemporary art world each September. With hundreds of galleries on view, the fair can be overwhelming — but we’ll curate the experience for you.
- 11:30 AM | Rooftop Brunch at Electric Lemon
- 1:30 PM | Curated Walkthrough of The Armory Show
- 2:30 PM | Optional Champagne toast
($125 value)
### Sunday, Sept 7 | The Closing Chapter: Art on Paper + Boho Brunch
We close the weekend with one of Armory Week’s hidden gems: the Art on Paper Fair**, celebrated for its innovative and boundary-pushing presentations centered on the versatile medium of paper.
- 11:00 AM | Brunch at Les Enfants de Bohème
- 1:00 PM | Private Guided Tour of the Art on Paper fair
($55 value)
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 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.
- Fall Art Week Kick-off: Exclusive Private Collection Visit + Member Dinner | 9/5The Rema Hort Mann Foundation, New York, NY
Join us on Friday, September 5th for a rich and art-full evening of discovery, inspiration, and community — as we kick off NYC’s most exciting week for contemporary art.
Advance Purchase Required here
We’ll step inside the rarely-accessible private collection of Susan & Michael Hort. Housed in their stunning Tribeca townhouse, the collection is widely regarded as one of the most significant private contemporary art collections in the U.S.
With a deep commitment to collecting the work of emerging artists early in their careers, the Horts have become legendary tastemakers and passionate supporters of the arts. Their home opens to guests only a few times a year, with proceeds benefiting the Rema Hort Mann Foundation — a non-profit created in memory of their daughter that supports both cancer patients and rising artists.
After taking in the latest installation, Art-full Members are invited to continue the evening with dinner at OSTERIA CARLINA.
✨ Why You’ll Want to Join:
- Experience a private collection that's rarely open to the public and features some of the most exciting voices in contemporary art
- Support a powerful cause — with a suggested $20 donation to the Rema Hort Mann Foundation
- Share a memorable dinner at one of NYC’s most acclaimed restaurants (members only)
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Schedule:
6:30 PM | Meet outside the Hort collection
153 Hudson St(Please note this is NOT a private event but an open house for the general public which runs from 6-8. We will be visitng as a group from roughly 6:30-7:30pm)
7:30 PM | Depart for 7:45pm Member Dinner
OSTERIA CARLINA | 11 Varick st.***
Advance Purchase Required here
Tickets:*
Private collection visit only: Free with suggested $20 donation on-site to the Rema Hort Mann FoundationFull Experience for Art-full Members: $35 early bird through 8/26; $40 thereafter (in addition to the $20 donation due on-site)
___________Please note:
- The collection visit is NOT a private event but an open house for the general public and is therefore co-ed and open to all
- While you can sign up to attend the collection visit with us for free here, you will be requested to make a donation to the Rema Hort Mann Foundation on-site upon arrival
- The full experience with dinner is for Art-full Members only and includes one appetizer OR one alcoholic beverage at dinner. All other food and drinks may be ordered and paid for separately on-site.
- Premier members save 20%! Learn more about & become an art-full member here.
- Space is limited and advance RSVP is required.
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 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.
- Art Fair Fever: the Armory Edit + Rooftop Brunch (members only)The Equinox Hotel, New York, NY
On Saturday September 6th, Art-full members are invited to join us for a curated look at the biggest and best of the NYC art fairs!
Advance Purchase Required here
The Armory Show is NYC's answer to Art Basel and is a chance to experience the best & brightest of the international Contemporary art world, which comes together under one roof for just one weekend each year.
It is always the most awe-inspiring and talked-about art fairs of the year — but it can also feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate on one’s own. Instead, we’ll navigate the show together, taking in some of the best booths and presentations by some of the biggest names in the art world.
Before heading into the show at 1:30pm, we will get to know one another better and discuss some trends in the art world over a rooftop brunch at beautiful Electric Lemon at 11:30am.
This event is for you if you’re interested in learning more about the Contemporary art market and getting a snapshot of what’s hot in the art world right now - while also enjoying culinary delights and new connections over brunch beforehand. It is only open to 10 Art-full members and will surely sell out so get your ticket now!
Please note:
- All tickets include admission to the Armory Show.
- Full experience tickets also include 1 brunch entree, 1 non-alcoholic beverage + tax/tip at Electric Lemon.
- All alcohol or additional food will need to be paid separately on-site.
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Full Event Schedule:
11:30am | Brunch at Electric Lemon
The Equinox hotel | 33 Hudson Yards, 24th floor1:15pm | Meet at the Armory Show, if not attending brunch
Javits Center | 429 11th Ave.2:30pm | Option to re-garther for further discussion at the fair’s champagne bar
———Advance Purchase Required here
Art-full Member Tickets:*
Fair admission & curated walk-through: $80 early bird through 8/26; $85 thereafter
Full experience with brunch: $120 early bird through 8/26; $125 thereafter*Full experience tickets include 1 brunch entree, 1 non-alcoholic beverage + tax/tip. All other food or drink must be paid separately on-site.
*Premier members save 20%! Learn more about & become an art-full member here.
———More about The Armory Show:
A cornerstone of New York’s cultural landscape since its founding in 1994, The Armory Show brings the world’s leading international contemporary and modern art galleries to New York each year.The fair plays a leading role in the city’s position as an important cultural capital through elevated presentations, thoughtful programming, curatorial leadership, meaningful institutional partnerships, and engaging public art activations.
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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 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.
Past events (727)
See all- Network event3 attendees from 2 groups hostingArt-full Member Monday Sessions #9This event has passed
