This group will bring young professionals from the NYC area together for fun activities outside of the typical NY bar scene. Events will largely be decided upon by the members of the group, but may include bowling, dinner and a movie, ping pong, coffee houses, board games, harbor cruises, and anything else you can come up with! The purpose of this group is to bring together NYC's young professionals through various social events to have fun and make friends.

This group will share and discuss various ways to shop for art online and off. Group leader will share various resources for shopping for art that are affordable and make great gifts. Group will meet up once every 4 to 6 weeks to share finds, resources and see artwork in person! Areas of interest to be covered: Affordable art; interior design; art collecting; paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture; galleries; shopping for art online; shopping for art offline; art as a gift; art as a registr …

The Art Collectors Network focuses on seasoned and new art collectors who are interested in learning more about contemporary African, African-American, Caribbean and Latin American art. Our central focus is to make the collecting process less intimidating for members at all levels by providing greater exposure and information. We will create opportunities for our members to meet artists and dealers, view exceptional works of art, acquire knowledge and understanding of contemporary art movements …

If your looking for a different kind of drawing class,here it is. We offer a chill atmosphere,great music, fabulous models & photographic style lighting, to add to the experience we are set up 360 degrees around.Everyones welcome don't be shy all mediums and levels,byob, new model every week 7-10pm $10

This group meets and visits museums, galleries and other venues that exhibit photography. We then gather after for lunch or coffee to discuss what we saw, share our reactions and anything we've experienced in our encounter with the work. Anyone who likes photography is welcome.

You have heard people scoff that "There's no such thing as a free lunch." Well, not only is there in fact such a thing as a free lunch, there is something better . . . having that free lunch with a lawyer! NOTE: This is a private group for employees of Meetup. ******* Legal Note: Clip art licensed from the Clip Art Gallery on DiscoverySchool.com; (http://school.discoveryeducation.com/)

The NYC FUN & Educated SINGLE Professionals provides an atmosphere that makes it easy to meet fun and educated single professionals in New York City.  Come to a Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship... and maybe more! Most of our events are free and are held in Manhattan. You should join if: -  You're an educated SINGLE professional, living or working in NYC, -  You're fun and sociable and enjoy meeting new friends, -  You're NOT flakey, sketchy or creepy, -  You're NOT a dra …

Welcome to the NYC Latino Professionals Meetup! Networking. Cultural Events. Community Service. The NYC Latino Professionals Meetup ("NYCLP") is a medium for Latina/Latino Professionals to expand their network while having fun and helping the community.  #NYCLP is a diverse mix of white-collar Latina/Latino professionals: from lawyers and finance professionals to IT specialists and teachers.  Almost all of our members have at least a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.  Many of our …

This group will be dedicated to fulfilling the needs and wants of those that enjoy the art and culinary worlds. We will spend the bulk of our time in galleries or other venues where art is displayed. We will seek to create an environment where art is fully appreciated by making each event interactive and tasty. We will partner with beverage companies and caterers to provide tasty drinks and bites. Part of The Friendly NYC network!

This is a great group to meet Japanese and non-Japanese people who share a common interest in Japanese art culture ranging from Japanese paintings, graphic arts, illustrations, photography, calligraphy, sculptures, and more. This group will provide Japanese and non-Japanese artist with the opportunity to personally introduce and explain their work to you and other art lovers. Not only will this group provide members with a chance to see and appreciate Japanese and non-Japanese art, but it will …

Hi Friends,  this Meetup is about going on Art tours, activities and experiences led by locals in local galleries. The goal is to learn and enjoy Art through the guidance of people who love Art. We will strive to have at least 1 to 2 Meetups a month. If you love Art, Galleries, Museums, exploring new artists and galleries, and meeting new people, this is the group for you. Not only will you find fantastic Art experiences, you'll make awesome new friends. =) The meetup group was started b …

I’ve got an idea I’ve never seen that before. Be First.  Find it at COLLECT. COLLECT is committed to “art for community” – creating work and events that enhance and celebrate culture within the civilization of New York City. COLLECT is committed to artists - providing a forum and mentorship for career development. COLLECT is the first voice on arts in New York City – via its blog and involvement with other media and publications If you are a working artist in New York City we want you to bring y …

The walls within 49 Harrison host monthly art shows, music events, screenings, open mics, readings and artist talks. Stay in touch with this Hoboken based artist hub located at the Chambord Center for the Arts.. PVS Gallery opens it's doors once a month to host gallery shows geared towards the emerging artist. PVS 49 Harrison St Hoboken NJ 07030 paulvincentstudios@gmail.com

Experience the surprisingly beautiful and tranquil places in NYC. We'll explore its little-known gems, both natural and manmade--lovely gardens, forests, parks, promenades, waterfalls, galleries, art installations, mansions, and much, much more. In summer, we'll even cruise to beaches and offbeat neighborhoods. Expect the unexpected! I'll provide some commentary, but you'll have plenty of time to chat with the other walkers. All ages welcome! Distance: typically 4 to 8 miles Pace: Moderate (not …

Konnichiha! Douzo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! こんにちは！どうぞよろしくお願いします！ Pleased to meet you all! welcome to The Japan Cultural Appreciation group! Mission Statement The purpose of the Japan Cultural Appreciation Group (JCAG) is to promote both Japanese and English language as well as Japanese culture. This is accomplished by providing a service that helps people to learn either language who may otherwise have learning or financial difficulties doing so. In a friendly environment, people from all over t …

Emerging Artists Connect is a non-profit artist coalition that hosts networking events for artists in various mediums, by turning Performance Venues into Pop-Up Galleries for the night! We host our mixers monthly, and we also book bands with affiliate venues in NYC! Check us out on Facebook for Photos & Videos of our past events: http://www.facebook.com/EmergingArtistsConnect Check us out on Twitter for Updates & posts of local bands and artists! https://twitter.com/EACmix

This group is for anybody who has an interest in the visual arts, films, walking and dining, and wants to hang out with people who share the same interests. IF YOU... enjoy visiting museums and galleries enjoy films as opposed to movies like to share your experiences of an exhibition or film over dinner like to walk, and are no afraid of walking several miles at a moderate, leisure pace AND MOST OF ALL... if you like to do any of the above with other people who share your interests and with w …

To give art lover the opportunity to visit galleries in NYC and the surrounding communities.

The Purpose of this group is to introduce certain aspects of Arts such as paintings, Photography, Writing, Film Making and Music to everyone who is interested to know more about it.. 1- Film Making 101 2- Photography 101 3- Art of Painting 101 4- Art of Story Telling 101 This group is a great place for all people who share same interests to get together and we can take photographs, watch films, discuss art and short stories and we will get the chance to attend art galleries, exhibitions, movie p …

We want to help artists, collectors, venue owners, and Indiewalls team members out of their offices and into some cool venues with amazing art.

This group is for artists and art lovers who on occasion get together to share work, discuss art and network. We are hoping to have meetups every month where artists can bring their work in for display and create an event open to the public, kind of like a gallery.

It's too hard to find people interested in esthetic philosophy. Even other artists and designers seem to shy away from the topic. Are we too busy, too few and far between or is it just intimidating to talk about? This group encourages super informal, totally mellow, open-minded and no-pressure conversations about Art & Design Theory and Aesthetic Philosophy! Anyone with an interest in these topics is welcome. All ages, levels of experience and educational backgrounds are welcome! This group wa …

We want artists of all ages and skills to join our group and participate in our art events! We are an artists' co-operative gallery - the longest running artists' group in Hoboken, NJ. We mount shows and exhibitions, we have openings, parties, galas,fund raisers, classes, and workshops

This group is for those who like museums as a casual activity and enjoy spending an hour or so at an exhibition or viewing permanent collection. Let's take a mini-break during the week , meetup  on a week night to enjoy New York Museums with like minded people. If the mood strikes we can grab a cup of tea or a bite afterwards. We will aim to have 6-8 meetups per year. If there is a museum you'd like to go to, or you want to suggest a different day/time - don't be shy - suggest a meetup and I'd b …

This group is for anyone who appreciates Mid Century Modern ("Mid Mod") art, design, style, and culture. We will attend museum and gallery exhibits, tour modernist architecture and homes, and maybe even schedule some swank and stylish 1960's themed cocktail parties. The time frame for this group will be broad: from the origins of modernism in the early 20th century (Bauhaus etc.), to Danish Modern, through the 60's Mad Men pinnacle to the early 70's dystopian themes. NYC is littered with speakea …

ADULT DRAWING is a 4-Hour Figure Drawing Marathon that features unlikely models from the Adult Film Industry and local Burlesque Stars, all posing in the great salon tradition! Through word of mouth, Adult Drawing has attracted thousands of new and established artists since 2007, and has been featured in Playboy, The Observer, Time Out New York, and Village Voice. We've partnered up with venues of all sizes- night clubs, theater spaces and galleries, including a residency at artist Alex Grey’s C …

This group is for anyone that likes to socialize and meet new people at art and nightlife events. The group will have meetups at least one a week at some popular venues. Everyone is welcome to come! Please come and join us! We are looking forward to making this group bigger.

We go to museums, architecture tours, gallery crawls; to see foreign and independent films; to hear live jazz, blues or indie rock, or opera; go walking, hiking, cycling, camping, and rock climbing; go to play readings; and have book discussions and picnics. We do everything casually, with cost effectiveness in mind:  festivals (most are free), book groups, and many classical, opera and theatre with deep discounts.  We also do $3 customized architecture tours and hikes.  Foodie food without bein …