The purpose of this group is to explore the arts in various ways, including attending festivals, museums, art galleries, musical events, and related functions, and to meet new people while doing so. Suggestions are welcome!

This meetup is for people interested in France, Europe, traveling, art, wine or photography. We will offer International Traveling Workshops (with themes such as Art, Photography, Wine Tours, Cooking and Language Classes) mostly to France and possibly to other regions. We also will offer local events about France, art classes, art exhibits, wine making and wine tasting, speaking French, photography classes, exhibits and events. All ages and skills welcome, just bring your adventurous spirit.  Th …

Welcome! The Carriage House Studio and Gallery is pleased to announce that in response to demand from participants in our past workshops, we will offer our next Fine Art Nude Photography Course! Photography Course: The Figurative and Fine Art Nude / Fall-Winter 2011/2012 Dates: September 2011 - March 2012 Enrollment: Limited to 6 Photographers Description: Here is your opportunity to in the short period of time (6 months Sept - Feb) develop an complete, diverse and high quality portfolio of fig …

Come into the ArtHouse ! Meet with local film and arts lovers to watch indie, foreign and classic films! We'll also attend art gallery openings, theater performances, Embassy evenings, museums, author readings and interesting concerts. And more often than not, there will be a reception! The idea will be to keep the price down and participation and conversation up! We'll go wherever art house films are screened in town--museums, cultural institutions, embassies, local film festivals, as well as …

DC Young Benefactors is a social group for culturally engaged young professionals in the nation’s capital. This group is for you if you like to have fun while supporting the local arts and culture scene. We will organize meetups at museums, art galleries and other fine cultural institutions. Events will range from afterhours events at premier locations, happy hours, volunteer opportunities, special events and more! Please note this group is not affiliated with the Smithsonian Young Benefactors  …

We at Grapes And Grains believe in learning and tasting wine, beer and whiskey in an unpretentious and fun atmosphere. We're open to anyone interested in tasting whether they are a novice or a connoisseur (newbies, enthusiasts, wine snobs, and cork dorks welcome). Great Times occur around Good Food, Wine and Fun conversations. Our objective is simple: organize affordable, fun tastings and food pairing events in diverse, convenient locations in the Washington DC Metro area to allow our members to …

We get together for networking and social happy hours, visiting museums, art galleries, hiking, theater, art films, dinners, charity events and more. Events are meant to provide a venue for a broad purpose of making new friends, networking and socializing with other professional singles in DMV area.  Events are hosted mainly in DC but also in VA and MD. *********************************************************** To join, you should be (1) Friendly & fun (2) answer the profile questions, and (3 …

WELCOME! We are a photography group dedicated to learning the fine points of artistic figure photography and lighting techniques, and perfecting our skill. We do this by taking lots of pictures & practicing at numerous workshops. This group welcomes: accomplished professionals, first timers, & all those in between. If you are serious about photography, regardless of your skill level, and want to improve your skill at working with nude models, this group is probably for you. We take photography v …

I hope this group will attract others artists, but anyone interested is welcome. Activities may include visits to museum and gallery exhibits, critiques and discussions of works created by members, or social gatherings with like-minded people. The group may become more focused as it develops. More information on the About page: [http://art.meetup.com/328/about/]

Do you enjoy Art; whether beautiful, weird, wild or funky? How about a nice glass of wine with that? Sounds like a new member to me!  I've been a closet Artist for years and finally did my first show in Shab Row last spring. Now, I don't know why I waited so long. It was so much fun to talk with people about Art, the process, the medium - the only thing missing was a good glass of wine, so....... Voila! this group idea was born. We are selling our house in the spring (I'm a Real Estate Agent by …

Exploring four current DC Museum Exhibitions two Saturdays a month from 1-4pm. We'll meet at the exhibition, explore, and then discuss. Most events will be free and and all are metro accessible.

Do you live or work in the MD/DC/VA area? Are you single? Would you like to go out and meet others like yourself? If so, this is the place for you. The primary purpose of this group is to meet for fun activities such as dinners, movies, bowling, and happy hours. Eat, drink, and be merry!

Sisters On The Move! (Who We Are) An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. To celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life. Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organiza …

Greetings, Sister-Friend! The Renaissance Women of Color (RWOC) represents a renewal, revival and rebirth of the spirit of womanhood, and the power of femininity among women of color. We are a 'social sisterhood' of Black/African-American, Hispanic, Latina, Asian, and all women of color who enjoy living life, and have PURPOSE and PASSION in addition to the roles that define us (wife, mother, CEO, PhD, etc.). Our first and most important role is that of a WOMAN, which we appreciate and celebrate …

We are an active group that plans a variety of events in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. This is an active, social, and intellectually curious, mixed group of different ages, professions, race, status, locals, transplants, and internationals. The focus is to meet new people while doing interesting activities. New ideas are always welcome. We do events such as, hiking, board game night, sailing, live music events, museum tours, art gallery events, etc. All are welcome to join. Come one, come all! Add …

We are a budding group in Prince George's County, MD. If you like great feeling Jazz music; if you like to move, and if you want to be a part of something special, come swing with us! We dance in a cozy art gallery in Capitol Heights, just a few minutes from the Addison Road metro station. All levels are more than accepted, they are welcome. Learn with us. Grow with us. Dance with us! Let's Swing, PGC!

Meet other Washingtonian Baby Boomers for exciting activities & foreign travel! Make new Friends or find Romance. Enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, sailing, skiing, winery tours, art galleries, fine dining & dancing. *OUR UPCOMING TRIPS:* - "HIMALAYAN EXPLORER", NORTHERN INDIA (July 27th- August 8th, 2009) http://babyboomer.meetup.com/104/calendar/10292176/ - "LEGENDS & PALACES" RAJASTHAN INDIA (August 8th- 18th) http://babyboomer.meetup.com/104/calendar/10292263/ - Adventure to Machu …

This is group is for young outgoing people of all backgrounds who are looking to make new friends while participating in a variety of fun and exciting events. The aim of this group is for new DC residents in their 20's, however, anyone who is open minded and up for making the most of what DC has to offer is welcome to join. Meetups will go beyond just the typical happy hours and bar crawls (though those will be included too!). Future meetups may include professional sporting events, comedy shows …

In the age of HGTV homeowners are taking charge of their homes and being proactive about realizing their decorating dreams. This meetup is based in Washington DC and focuses on the sharing of interior design ideas for homeowners and design enthusiasts. The meetup offers information in topics that are relevant to your decorating projects. We meet at local furniture stores, art galleries, rug stores, etc. to discuss the latest trends in home decor. We also share and receive ideas on our decorating …

The Carriage House Studio is a photography studio and gallery in Washington, DC, offering studio rental, and photography workshops and exhibits. The studio consists of 1,200 square feet of floor space (60' by 20') at street level, with extensive private alleyways for outdoor work. The studio is located in an historic landmark 1860's carriage house in the Logan Circle Arts District, a few blocks from the Convention Center, White House and Union Station. Although primarily used as a photography st …

We're in Washington, D.C., we love Wikipedia and Wikimedia, and our vision is to empower individuals around the world through free access to the sum of human knowledge! We get together for various reasons, like taking some amazing pictures for Wikimedia Commons, expanding articles on Wikipedia so that people can learn from them, or discussing various issues related to Internet, culture, art, museums, libraries, history, or whatever we'd like to discuss. And we're done, we make sure the whole wor …

Welcome! Every month we'll be getting together at location in the Alexandria area to share tips about technique and gear, (gently) critique each other's work, listen to presentations by professionals and to just enjoy the company of other folks who are into photography, regardless of whether its done through film, digital, or some other technology we haven't come considered yet. The group has a wide range of experience levels, from folks just starting out to professionals who've worked in the fi …

With the introduction of the digital camera, the interest in photography has literally exploded. Millions are enjoying the wonders of photography like never before. And, as a result, many are taking photography more seriously as an art form. But where do you go to improve your skills and get more from your photography? This Meetup group is for the photography enthusiast; photographers of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to expert, from amateur to professional. Whether you just bought yo …

Do you enjoy taking photographs of men naked OR do you enjoy being photographed nude? Or perhaps you want to learn some new photography skills and appreciate the male body (you can visit http://www.imagesmale.com for examples of photos I have taken of naked men). We're a group of photographers and models who get together in a small group (workshops are limited in attendance to allow everyone time to take enough photos) and practice the art of photographing men with little or no clothing. We usua …

SEE OUR LATEST PROGRAM IN "FILES" The Chez Nous Reston Salon meets monthly in Reston, typically on Sundays from 5-8pm to enjoy a generous buffet and lecture on a broad range of eclectic topics... from mathematics, to nature to art, decision science...coral reefs and even the universe. I launched the salon in May 2008 to explore fascinating topics and build on an idea for "thoughtful entertainment" in Reston, Virginia. Over two dozen speakers have offered evenings of remarkable interest. Every …

We are women who collect fine art or are interested in learning about fine art who meet for exhibition tours, gallery openings and other fine art excursions in the Washington, DC area.

Hi, The group is for women 45+ who love creating beautiful crafts be it knitting (3/4 of us are knitters), needlepoint, quilting, cross-stitch, crocheting, rug hooking,  or other crafts such as altered books/art, beading, collage art, decoupage, etc., and want a way to make new friends and finish projects at the same time. You are invited to come to the founder's home in Kensington/Silver Spring, MD every Sunday  from 2:00-5:00 (coming weekly is NOT mandatory) to get inspired, learn about other …

The McLean Social Club for single men and women over the age of 45, was founded with object of providing fine dining and events with a little more sophistication than commonly provided by the rest of the meetup groups in the Greater DC area. The purpose of this group is to get well educated, highly professional, sophisticated people together, have a good time, establish new relationships, and broaden our horizons. Join us and take some time away from your busy life to focus on enjoying yourself, …