Our Philosophy "Practice is the best of all instructors."-Publilius Syrus Draw From A Live Model Gain Access to New York Fashion Week. Past examples of NYFW coverage CLICK HERE. WYRT has your front row seats and backstage passes to illustrate the designer fashions at Nolcha Fashion Week. Get notified of fashion illustration exhibitions where you can show your work. Attend demonstrations by Dior Beauty Artist-in-Residence, Bil Donovan.

Welcome! Here’s the plan: Dare2Draw's main mission is to help provide networking, mentoring and promoting opportunities, along with resources, for artists of all levels, while raising money for artists in need, with the art done by our guests. We have art demos, artist panels, action models, drawing contests and great prizes provided by our sponsors. Our new home is at The Society of Illustrators. Established artists and arts organizations meet in a supportive setting, putting the art back in se …

Make Passive Income from your Art & Creativity Join us in the East Village in Manhattan to brainstorm and discuss new ways of making a living off your artwork & passions Harness the power of the internet to make a great living on your own terms. Space is limited to the first 10 people to RSVP. crowdsourcing, cloud computing, social networking and marketing, blogging, content creation on youtube, microstock, niche websites, ebay, google, adsense, art licensing, street art, toys & games, guerilla …

Looking for a place to connect with other art-types who speak your language? Join fellow NJ art directors, designers, photographers and illustrators for Artmeet. Whether you’re a freelancer that needs to escape their bubble or a staffer looking for a change of scenery, this is the place. Artmeet features workshops, idea swaps and a general exchange of knowledge—all within a casual, creatively supportive, and relaxed atmosphere. Let’s talk fonts and design strategy, teach each other techniques or …

Do you believe the old publishing model is broken? Looking to self-publish? We are group of authors, publishers, agents, editors, cover designers, fact checkers, illustrators, eBook professionals, startups coming together to make sure you get what you need to get your books out into the world.

Are you a designer, writer, editor, illustrator, graphic designer, web master, event planner, marketing specialist, human resource pro, audio/visual guru, artist?? Do you work for yourself or from home and sometimes need a break in the middle of the day? Then let's get together and brainstorm, network, socialize, or just hang out. Nothing better than making friends, building our contacts and having fun!

This group is for any beginner who wants to learn Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign. No prior experience is necessary, just come with your laptop and a trial version of the program on your machine. You will not only learn the programs but you will also learn the principals behind good Graphic and Digital Design, learn to "talk the talk", understand what works and what doesn't, and start designing pieces on your own. After you start working on your own, we'll have some workshop meetups gea …

PCoGD will inform members on news within the graphic design community. We hope to give tips and information on tools, advancing your design, freelancing, legal aid services, conferences, awards, contest, grant information, networking, news on employment opportunities, and we hope to learn some new and exciting information from our members. All this when we all get the chance to "Meet-up!" PCoGD was formerly known as The Philadelphia Graphic Designers Meet-up. We decided to claim ourselves as a C …

An national organization that connects women creatives of color with a goal of shared inspiration, collaboration, support and networking. http://shehue.com Twitter @SHEHUENETWORKLike our page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shehue/530263863663802?fref=ts shehuecreativenetwork@gmail.com Home offices based in NYC but our network is NATIONAL

Share your passions in photography with professional photographers Jerry Avenaim and Rolando Gomez and friends with this group dedicated to each of its members. This group is part of the http://www.PhotoMeetUps.com (PMU) co-op, or group of groups which is a social networking community dedicated to spreading the gospel of photography virtually and in person. Our goal is to help photographers become better with the photography they passionately enjoy. From beginners to advanced, PMU will strive …

This group was started for those that love to shoot and talk about digital photography. It is open to all who would like to learn more about taking better pictures. It is led by Frank Veronsky. Frank Veronsky has been an editorial and commercial photographer in New York City for over 20 years. He specializes in people, portraits, fashion, photo illustration and personal work. He has worked with such clients as Simon & Schuster, Infashion Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Cambridge University Press, Peo …

In profiling Chinese adoptees in contemporary America, Linda Goldstein Knowlton's (THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SESAME STREET) deeply moving documentary illustrates that even the most specific of experiences can be universally relatable. Of the roughly 80,000 girls who have been adopted from China since 1989—a decade after China implemented its One Child Policy—the film intimately follows four teenagers: Haley, Jenna, Ann, and Fang. These four wise-beyond-their-years, yet typical American teens, revea …

New to investing? Feel safer in a group? You are welcome here. The purpose of this group is to learn, discuss and apply the CAN SLIM system of Bill O'Neal to make profit through buying and selling stocks. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. Schedule: After introductions and an IBD lesson we will analyze stock charts together to discern potential profitable patterns and proper buy points. Then, we open the floor for a discussion time that may include trending stocks, Mutual Funds and ETFs. T …

These seminars amply illustrate with a wealth of images the techniques used to create a sense of design, composition and imagination in this highly aesthetic and sultry branch of photography. I embrace a plethora of important tactics that when blended together successfully disclose a true work of art. These seminars will discuss all the principles and techniques used to create stunning images of the female in fashion and the female form itself. Including but not limited to: Equipment, Lighting, …

Welcome to the meetup website of the legendary American Astrologer Archer One. Archer combines a variety of techniques to arrive at a comprehensive view of your metaphysical charts. These techniques include: western, vedic, and chinese astrology, numerology, energy cycles, fung shui, Jungian archetypes, and Enneagram analysis. Archer began studying metaphysics in 1986 when he was introduced to it by an office co-worker who said astrology was helpful in analyzing her romantic relationships. Arche …

Welcome! We are a group of individuals interested in learning new ideas or projects in science, technology, neuroscience, science-fiction, science writing, and other creative fields. Once or twice a month we will take an idea proposed by a new or current member who knows a little more than the rest of us about a subject, and have them teach it to the group. Sometimes we will just hold a "discussion" on one of these fields, led by a moderator. Want to learn to solve a rubik's cube? Want to discus …

Stories that inspire, that excite, that challenge. Stories that awaken, that question. Calling all storytellers and story lovers. Authors, artists, actors and myth addicts. Let's listen, enjoy and dissect our favourite stories. Let's create stories together or revive forgotten stories. Let's collaborate! Writers write stories and actors make them come alive. Myth addicts will cut it up into juicy pieces that the entire group will devour. The goal is to create a campfire feel where the goal is to …

Open Sky Zen Meditation & Buddhist Studies Group is a nomadic Zen Center in New York City founded by Ven. Lawrence Dō'an Grecco, a Buddhist monk and certified Zen teacher. Our purpose is to help people better understand their true nature so that sanity, dignity, and compassion can prevail in this world. Each class begins with simple meditation instruction and practice that anyone can do--even those who have tried before and feel that they’ve failed. After the practice period Lawrence gives a d …

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 …

THE RENSAISSANCE WORKSHOP & ARTIST SALON is open to those interested in learning to draw & paint, and to learn the History, Science, Philosophy & Metaphysics of Art. The workshop takes place in the studio of artist and instructor Raúl-Santiago Sebazco in Chelsea, New York. The workshop follows the centuries old tradition of the education of emerging artists in the working studio of a professional artist. It is inspired by the artist’s workshops of Renaissance Europe. These workshops existed, and …

This group is for people interested in science & society, or science fiction, including: A) any aspect of science fiction (movies, novels, TV shows, science fiction art, etc.), or other relations between science and the arts (such as science illustration, nature photography, kinetic art, architecture, etc.).  Science fiction can include social science fiction, philosophical science fiction, political science fiction, adventure science fiction, etc. B) any aspect of science & society, such as: na …

This meetup will serve as a central location for independent & emerging designers in the NYC area to collaborate, ask questions, share resources and learn from industry experts in a range of topics- production, retail strategy, design development, press/social media, sustainability and more. ABOUT MANUFACTURE NEW YORK: Manufacture NY is a fashion incubator/factory hybrid dedicated to providing independent designers with the resources & skills to streamline their production process & transform lo …

HI EVERYONE!!! I'm a designer, living in Philly. I have an unbelievable passion for creating stories, using story boards and pictures. Wanted to see if anyone shared my passion. Which brought me here. I would love to organize a meet up group or something where people who have a love of animation and storyboarding can share ideas, share drawings, paintings, color theories, maybe even some computer animation! Maybe start a team which we can just take an idea and run with it. I just want to know if …

Artists tend to create their art in solitude, then show their work to non-artists or the public for feed back. Most often the feedback is based on personal taste or a bias towards a certain type of art. Do you ever long for constructive feedback, the kind that helps you dig deep and find what you need to keep your work fresh and evolving? The kind that your only your fellow artists, your peers, can bring? Me too! That's why I started Juxtapose, for the fellowship, support and critical feedback t …

This meetup group is a source for professionals in the newspaper, magazine, and book industries to share ideas on touch technologies.  This group discusses the aspects of the business, programing, art, and publishing of slate devices like the iPad and other future touch technologies.  We will delve into the impact of these devices as they pertain to the best uses as well as develop and incorporate interactive capabilities.  It is important that everyone in this group has a significant amount of …

SketchCon is a group dedicated to artists that enjoy sharing their creative process. We intend on hosting live sketching events on a regular basis. We hope to spotlight artists and maters of their mediums to give informative talks from time to time. We encourage all medias to learn from each other and gain new respect and appreciation from interacting with one another. We range from Tattoo artists to photographer, jewelry makers to Comic book artists. Become a part Today!

Looking for those whom are passionate about the children’s business industry – be it blogging/author, illustrator/artist, crafters, photographers, shop owners, bakers, fashion and accessories, education, etc. This is a group for those whose main marketing focus is to gain the love and support of kids (and their parents). Monthly meetups in SoHo, Nolita, or LES and location only sent to those who are attending. Attendance generally limited and the format will be a 15-30 minute topic convo and the …

How "Technology is Changing Fashion" is creating a community of Techies coming together to meet like-minded Fashionista's and Designers to exchange ideas and best practices in the evolving Techno Fashion scene in NYC. Within this community we are promoting mentoring from the Design Community along with professional development within a general forum for the Software Engineers to share their experiences. And we plan to have fun doing it. Software engineers are encouraged to join this group to gai …