Welcome NYC Event Professionals! This is an group geared towards event/meeting professionals and suppliers in the wide world of event planning... private, public, corporate, non-profit, college/university, you name it! I have adopted the name 'SKETCH' as it pertains to our planning prerogative... to map out, to outline, to draft... Hence going forward you will simply say that you're "here for the SKETCH event" :) We are a resource, a place to network with others, to gain information and keep …

The most fun and memorable nights I have in NYC seem to follow this pattern: Meet friends - Chitchat, break bread, grab a pint, etc. Attend Comedy Show - The less mainstream the better. Socialize - Go for drinks, dancing, or another random suggestion from someone in group. The linchpin is the Comedy Show since it always sets a great mood for the rest of the evening. Plus, who doesn't like laughing with friends, and checking out new shows? With that in mind this group's mission is to check out …

Been meaning to draw more? Or enjoy Central Park more? Do both - and meet great people too! Come relax and learn with New York's largest drawing Meetup Group. We welcome people who: have a love of art and nature - want to meet new people - want to learn from other artists - want to see parks and museums - want to start drawing (including figure drawing), but classes are too expensive - draw all the time, or haven't drawn for years (or ever!) What makes our Meetups different? We like to shar …

This should be a place to find out about great comedy shows around NYC, and then go out and enjoy some laughs together. There's lots of awesome comedy (and comedy fans) out there, so these events should be fun. Also, I'm a comedian myself, performing stand-up and sketch comedy. Feel free to check my stuff out at DontTouchMeThere.com Hope to see you all at some shows!

For fashion designers, illustrators and enthusiasts looking to get practice sketching from the fashion model. Sessions include quick gestures extending into longer poses with multiple wardrobe changes. The group is organized by experienced designer/illustrator. Our Meetup is scheduled every 3rd Sunday 12-3pm once a month at The Center located in the West Village. Sessions cost $15.00. Check out the group's album from past events and sign-up to be notified for the next Meetup! Read the latest …

This is a meetup group for artists who attended the Illustration Master Class ( http://illustrationmasterclass.com/ ) run by Rebecca Guay and anyone else who is interested in Illustration! This is a great way for us to stay in touch, to keep the energy going and to encourage each other in our passion and pursuit of Illustration art. This isn't just for those who went to IMC - this is for ANYONE with a passion for creating professional art and Illustration and is looking for a circle of friends a …

This is the place for art and figure drawing in New York from the nude model! We offer a fun, serious session for artists and creative folks, with a great atmosphere and a great bunch of people. It's a supportive, uninstructed session where you're free to draw without judgement, and all levels of experience are welcome. We are one of the longest running groups of this kind on Meetup (possibly THE longest!). Have a look at our gallery to get a feel for some of the work our members do. We'd love t …

We are a group of artists of various backgrounds, working in different media, who like to sketch, paint, and photograph landscapes. If you would like to work outdoors with a group of like minded artists, come to our meetings.

writers and performers of comedy skits with a goal to take it to the stage

This group organizes and attends all sorts of clown functions. Clown shows, Clown Classes, Clown Meetings, and Clown Hang-Outs. If you are a clown or if you are interested in clowns and clowning this is the group for you! Summer events will be posted soon! Clown –ON!

VizThink NYC is part of the VizThink global community.  We are a group of professionals who believe in the power of "visual thinking" - using pictures, sketching, imagery, graphics, and other visual approaches to help people more effectively communicate, problem-solve, and understand complex issues. We host workshops exploring various aspects of visual thinking, and organize assorted Viz-related events. For more on past VizThink NYC events, please click here. Thank you for being part of the VizT …

We are a community of Emmy winners, Webby honorees, YouTube celebrities, special FX gurus, celebrity hair & makeup artists, and film & television personalities with the intent to equip the growing legions of internet content creators with the know-how, tools and resources necessary to transform their ideas into television quality productions. Hangar Underground is a creative content incubator that helps aspiring “Generation YouTube” content creators professionalize and popularize their media pro …

This group was created to bring together artists in the community to enjoy drawing from a live model. Classes are offered on an ongoing basis. This will be an amazing community designed to empower artists and those who love the arts.   We are very grateful to our models and hold them in the highest regard.  If you are interested in modeling, please email Martine Bisagni at brooklynworkshopgallery@earthlink.net  or call the gallery at 718-7979427.  Thank you.

The Union Square area of New York City, well known for its green market and history of social activism, is host to numerous working artists of all kinds. The Union Square Artists are committed to keeping art alive in the Union Square area of Manhattan. Founded in the fall of 2009, they form a talented and eclectic group of artists exhibiting collectively through open studios and exhibitions. Please check out the group's website for more information: http://unionsquareartists.com/ Currently the …

A Comedian-ologist is someone who has mastered the art, technique, and business of Comedy. As with any field of study, Comedy is a learnable skill that requires dedication, passion, and commitment to master. Natural talent, while a tremendous gift, is only useful if you can learn to hone, shape, utilize, and consistently draw from it on a routine basis. The Comedian-ologists of New York Meetup is a venue for comics of all levels to learn, support each other, network, and grow. The group is open …

This Group is for anyone who would like to get together and Draw in the Park. All Levels are Welcome. Light instruction on Drawing techniques. Get together and draw and share your work. Cost $15