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NYC Writers Retreat at an Artists Loft
Sun, Nov 15, 3:00 PM**NOTE: The cost to attend this retreat is $100. Please register [here](https://breatheandwrite.as.me/?appointmentType=99104996).** Join Katya Borkov and Kayla Schwab for a daylong writing retreat, with breaks for guided movement, at a creative studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn This experience is designed to help you generate new pages, dive deep into your creative practice, and spend a nourishing day in community with other writers. Our day is structured around **two, 2-hour writing sessions** following the Pomodoro technique (**25 minutes of focused writing**, followed by **5 minutes of guided movement**). These sprints are broken up by longer breaks and movement practices, like a **morning yoga class** and a **mid-day dance session**, to help us stay connected to our bodies as we write. We’ll also hold (optional) space for you to share what you've written at the end of the day! Coffee and tea will be served in the morning, and light refreshments will be served in the evening. We will break mid-day for lunch (bring your own). You’ll leave with **words on the page**, a sense of **accomplishment**, and **newfound connections** to a community of passionate writers. **Hear from past retreat participants below**, or scroll on for a detailed itinerary and more about our facilitators! *"I thought writing for so long would be scary, but it was such a pleasure the time flew by almost too quickly. I have never focused this long on anything, so that says a lot about the space, environment and people."* \- Megan Glynn *"This experience was an invitation to seriously invest - time, energy, money, planning, intention, focus - in my writing. I am glad I accepted it... I started with 0 words and ended with 5,452!"* \- Gabriella Acquaviva *"The best part was definitely having like minded individuals around that we can converse and form ideas with. It felt like building a community. It helped me feel structured and supported in my creative pursuits."* \- Osvaldo Martinez Abreu Exact location will be sent to attendees after registering. Please inform us about any dietary restrictions, and see below for FAQs and full agenda. Still have questions? Need financial assistance? Email [katya@everythingspills.studio](mailto:katya@everythingspills.studio) or [breatheandwrite1@gmail.com](mailto:breatheandwrite1@gmail.com).
Sinners Thanksgiving Week Watch Party
Mon, Nov 23, 11:00 PM**The best part of a great film isn't the credits. It's the conversation, connections, and ideas it sparks afterward.** Join The Art Meetup for a Thanksgiving-week screening of *Sinners* and an evening of conversation, creativity, and connection with fellow NYC artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians, designers, and culture lovers. The film has sparked conversations around storytelling, symbolism, culture, and identity. This is your chance to experience it with others and be part of that conversation in person. 🥂 Snacks, wine, beer, and other beverages will be provided (21+ for alcohol). 🎟️ Every attendee will be entered into a giveaway for a special prize. Before the screening, we'll gather for a relaxed discussion about the film's themes, hidden meanings, and cultural impact while getting to know other creative people from across the city. Whether you're looking for inspiration, new friends, future collaborators, or simply a more meaningful way to spend your evening, you'll find a welcoming community here. Coming solo? Most people do. Our events are designed to make meeting people feel natural, not awkward. **Monday\, November 23\, 2026 \| 6:00 PM \- 9:00 PM** **Fabrik DUMBO \| 20 Jay Street\, Suite 218\, Brooklyn\, NY 11201** 🎬 **Watch the trailer:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKGxHflevuk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKGxHflevuk) **Tickets** General Admission: $25 Club Members: $12.50 VIP Members: Free **Membership Benefits** The Art Meetup isn't just about attending events. It's about becoming part of a creative community that supports artists year-round. Members receive discounted or free event access, access to our Creative Arts Resource Database, The Creative Plug, exclusive opportunities, and eligibility for paid creative projects. 🌳 **Coming in 2027:** The Art Meetup is planning a free community arts and wellness event at Maria Hernandez Park in Bushwick, supported by a $2,500 NYC Green Fund grant. Paid opportunities will be available for member creatives, including artist and workshop facilitator roles ($125 each), an audio technician ($250), a photographer ($250), and volunteer appreciation stipends ($100 each). To support the community and recognize engaged members, these paid opportunities are available exclusively to members who have been active for at least two months. Membership starts at just **$10/month**. **Join now, start building connections, and position yourself for future creative opportunities:** [https://theartmeetup.com/membership](https://theartmeetup.com/membership) ⚠️ **Space is intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate and conversation-focused. Reserve your spot early before tickets sell out.** **New York is full of creative people. The challenge is finding them. Skip another night at home and join a room where conversations go deeper, ideas are exchanged, and strangers become collaborators, friends, and community. Great films give us something to talk about. Great gatherings give us people worth talking to. Your next creative opportunity, collaborator, or breakthrough connection could be sitting in the room. Reserve your spot and be part of the experience.**
NYC Drinks + Designers (UX, UI, Product) Happy hour!
Tue, Nov 10, 11:30 PMWelcome to Design Lounge's November installation of **Drinks & Designers** in Manhattan! Join us for another fun and casual happy hour in NYC. We'll have some ice breakers, the sun will be setting over NYC and the cocktails will be iced! This is a great way to **mingle**, **make new friends** and **expand your network**. All digital designers and design recruiters are welcome. See you there! **Please note you will need to RSVP to attend.**
Visual, Composition : Nov 14-Dec 12 , Sat. 10:45am. In-person
Sat, Nov 14, 3:45 PM[Visual Composition & Storytelling Classes (4 sessions): Nov 14-Dec 12 , Saturdays 10:45 AM-12:30 PM. (No class on 11/28) In-person: Outdoors](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/co-dp3.i-01.1.htm "Visual Composition & Storytelling Classes (4 sessions): Nov 14-Dec 12 , Saturdays 10:45 AM-12:30 PM. (No class on 11/28) In-person: Outdoors, CO-DP3.i-01.1") $375 \* Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendees as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com **This workshop is fully Outdoors.** Except, in specific instances such as rain / drizzle, it will be partially indoors or rescheduled. **Meeting location will be in Union Square Park or the Highline (at 14th street).** **👁️ VISUAL COMPOSITION & STORYTELLING:** The Art of Seeing Light and Design This is where your creative photography takes over. Master composition rules (Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines) and learn how to break them to forge your own artistic style. Focus on visual design elements like perspective, color theory, and dynamic framing. **What You Will Master:** \* **Compositional Rules**: Master essential composition techniques, including the **Rule of Thirds**, **Leading Lines**, **Symmetry**, and **Negative Space**. \* **Design Elements**: Focus on visual design elements such as **perspective**, **color theory**, **dynamic framing**, **pattern**, and **texture** to make every image captivating. \* **Creative Vision**: Develop your individual style and learn to identify and execute complex concepts that transform a snapshot into a compelling piece of visual storytelling. \* **Hands-On Practice**: In-class assignments and critiques focused on developing and refining your unique creative vision. This course marks the shift from simply operating a camera to truly creating art. Master the foundational rules of composition and learn when and how to break them to forge your own unique artistic style. Learn to communicate complex ideas and emotions through the frame. **Requirements & Notes:** \* **Requirements**: Any camera (DSLR, Mirrorless, or advanced Point & Shoot). \* **Assumed Knowledge**: Basic familiarity with camera operation.
Meet in the Arts
Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM[Which art style are you? Vote and see who shares your lane.](https://app.favr.town/polls/s_378XeL85R4csGQ?r=@lovemaze) Our preferences in art reveal more about us than we often realize. Long before personality traits were formally categorized, psychologists studied personality differences through individuals' ratings of various paintings. If you find yourself drawn to the same piece of artwork, there's a strong chance you share a deep connection. Meet in the museum for an excursion. Sign up on [favr.town](https://favr.town/) and predict your next art buddy before you meet. Find out if you're right when you meet onsite. Or, if you fancy other museums, pin them at times that work for you on [favr.town](https://favr.town/) and discover who you might meet there. Note: This is a [Favr.town](http://favr.town/) member exclusive event. [Join](https://favr.town/events/meet-and-shop-trader-joes-trader-joes-2026-06-15-17-00) [[https://favr.town](https://favr.town/) ] Hint: Fans of abstract art tend to be creative, pop art lovers are often optimistic, impressionism enthusiasts are more likely to be conscientious, and those who prefer traditional art tend to be, well, more traditional. Something extra: Why do these traits matter? See how [optimism](https://favr.town/blog/the-power-of-optimism-in-relationships-how-a-positive-outlook-strengthens-resilience-emotional-health-and-lasting-love-2025-11-20), [conscientiousness](https://favr.town/blog/how-responsibility-and-reliability-build-trust-and-lasting-love-2026-04-19), [traditional values](https://favr.town/blog/prioritizing-family-values-for-lasting-commitment-and-love-2025-12-17), and [excitement](https://favr.town/blog/how-novelty-play-and-shared-adventure-keep-love-alive-2025-12-14) influence relationships. You can also measure how your sense of [optimism](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=1&b=OPTIMISTIC), [conscientiousness](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=CONSCIENTIOUS), [traditional values](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=TRADITIONAL), and [excitement](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=EXCITING) stack up against others.
The Monthly Reset: A Co-Working Session for Creative Women (Virtual)
Tue, Dec 1, 3:00 PM**RSVP on Luma here:** [https://luma.com/oro2s9m7](https://luma.com/oro2s9m7) A simple way to start your month with intention… and actually get something done. Join the **Creative Women Entrepreneurs** community for a monthly, 90-minute virtual co-working session designed to help you focus, reset, and move something forward. If you’ve been meaning to “get to it,” this is your time! **How it Works:** We’ll meet for 90 minutes on Zoom and begin with a quick check-in and intention setting. After that, we’ll mute and work independently in silence together. At the end, we’ll come back for a short share to celebrate progress. – *First 10 minutes:* verbal check-in + set your intention – *Next 70 minutes:* focused work (silent co-working) – *Final 10 minutes:* share what you worked on + celebrate progress This is a form of *“body doubling”*: working in the presence of others to stay focused and accountable. Studies have shown that simply working in the presence of others can improve focus and follow-through. **RSVP on Luma here:** [https://luma.com/oro2s9m7](https://luma.com/oro2s9m7) **What Should You Work On?** Anything you’ve been meaning to get to! – setting goals for the month – fleshing out content ideas – organizing your finances – tackling something you’ve been putting off! The time is yours to use however you need. **Who This is For:** Creative women who want a more intentional way to start the month. This is for you if you’re looking for structure, accountability, and a calm environment to focus. **About Creative Women Entrepreneurs** Creative Women Entrepreneurs is a NYC-based community for women building creative businesses. We host events designed for real connection, from walks and co-working sessions to workshops and gatherings that go beyond traditional networking. Check out [our calendar on Luma](https://luma.com/creativewomenentrepreneurs) to view our upcoming events. **RSVP on Luma here:** [https://luma.com/oro2s9m7](https://luma.com/oro2s9m7)
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