Gallery Visits New York

From Women of Culture NYC

## **A Private Guided Visit to 101 Spring Street** 🗓 **Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 \| 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM** 📍 **Judd Foundation / 101 Spring Street** 101 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012 👥 **Limited Group Event** 💵 **Special Social Club Price: $35 Per Member** ## ✨ A Rare SoHo Art, Architecture & Design Experience Join us for a very special private group visit to **101 Spring Street**, the historic SoHo home and studio of artist **Donald Judd**. This is not a traditional museum visit. 101 Spring Street is a preserved five-story cast-iron building in the heart of SoHo, where Donald Judd lived, worked, collected, designed, and permanently installed art, furniture, and objects in relation to the architecture of the building itself. It is one of New York City’s most fascinating hidden cultural spaces — part artist’s home, part studio, part architectural landmark, and part living installation. ## 🎨 Who Was Donald Judd? Donald Judd was one of the most important American artists of the 20th century and a central figure in the development of Minimalist art, although he resisted being confined by that label. His work transformed how people think about art, space, form, proportion, material, light, and environment. At 101 Spring Street, Judd created something extraordinary: a building where art, architecture, furniture, and daily life were carefully arranged as a complete visual and spatial experience. Rather than simply hanging art on walls, Judd treated the entire building as an environment. ## 🏛️ About 101 Spring Street Donald Judd purchased 101 Spring Street in 1968, when SoHo was still an industrial neighborhood filled with cast-iron buildings, lofts, and artists’ spaces. The building became his New York residence and studio, and it remains one of the most important preserved artists’ spaces in the city. During our visit, we will move through the building floor by floor, seeing how Judd arranged art, furniture, architecture, and objects in carefully considered relationships. This is a rare opportunity to experience the actual environment Judd created, rather than seeing his work removed from context in a conventional gallery or museum. ## 🖼️ What We Will Experience Our private guided visit will include: ✨ Donald Judd’s historic SoHo home and studio ✨ Five floors of art, design, architecture, and living space ✨ A preserved cast-iron building in the heart of SoHo ✨ Works, furniture, and objects installed in relation to the building ✨ A private group format reserved for our Social Club ✨ Two guides for our group, allowing for a more intimate visit The visit offers a unique look at the relationship between art and environment, and how an artist can shape an entire building into a complete creative world. ## 👥 Private Group Format This will be a **private guided visit for our Social Club**. Because of the size and nature of the building, our group will be divided into two smaller groups, each with its own guide. Both groups will begin at the same time and rotate through the building. This allows us to experience the space properly while keeping the visit intimate and manageable. ## 💵 Cost and Pricing The cost for this event is: # **$35 Per Member** Please note that this is a **private group visit**, not the regular public guided visit. The public guided visit is priced slightly lower, but public visits are limited to a very small number of participants and are not arranged exclusively for our group. Our private visit allows our Social Club to attend together, with two guides, a reserved group time, and no outside public visitors included in our tour. The actual private group cost quoted to us is **$40 per person**, but I am offering this event to members at **$35 per person**. As with all paid Social Club events, payments are nonrefundable unless the event itself is canceled. ## ⏰ Event Schedule **12:15 PM** — Meet outside 101 Spring Street **12:30 PM** — Private guided visit begins **12:30 PM – 1:45 PM** — Guided visit through the building **1:45 PM – 2:00 PM** — Wrap-up and departure The Foundation reserves up to 90 minutes for the visit. ## ⚠️ Important Accessibility Note This visit involves moving through a five-story historic building. The guided visit includes walking up several flights of stairs, one floor at a time, with time spent on each floor before moving to the next level. An elevator is available for accessibility if needed, but members should be aware that this is a historic building and the visit involves vertical movement through the space. Bathrooms are located in the sub-basement. ## 🌟 Why This Event Is Special This is exactly the kind of hidden New York cultural experience that makes our Social Club so special. Many people know SoHo for shopping, galleries, restaurants, and cast-iron architecture, but very few have been inside Donald Judd’s preserved home and studio at 101 Spring Street. This is a chance to step inside a private world of art, design, architecture, and history — and to experience a landmark space that most New Yorkers have never seen. Join us for a rare and fascinating private visit to one of SoHo’s most important hidden cultural treasures.

5 attendees

Behind the Studio Door: An Afternoon at PS122

Sun, Jul 12, 5:00 PM

From TOLK Art & Community

[Art-full members](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership?utm_source=luma) are invited to join us for an intimate East Village afternoon of brunch, fine art, and rare behind-the-scenes access inside one of New York’s most storied cultural landmarks. **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/AfternoonatPS122)** Our gathering begins with an **art-full members’ brunch at Hearth**, an East Village favorite known for its warm hospitality and delicious farm-to-table Italian cooking. Over a relaxed meal, guests will have the opportunity to connect with fellow members, ease into the afternoon, and enjoy the neighborhood’s creative spirit. From there, we’ll continue to the former **PS 122**, now **Performance Space New York** — a legendary downtown arts space with deep roots in New York’s experimental and contemporary cultural history. Originally a public school building, PS 122 became a defining East Village creative hub and remains a powerful symbol of the city’s artistic edge. At PS 122, s [Art-full members](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership?utm_source=luma) will enjoy a **guided walkthrough of the current gallery exhibition, *Neither Here Nor There*, curated by Sue Scott**. This intimate viewing will offer deeper insight into the themes, artists, and curatorial vision behind the exhibition, creating a more personal and meaningful way to engage with the work. Following the gallery visit, we’ll go even further behind the scenes with **visits to the studios of artists featured in the exhibition** — a rare opportunity to step inside the creative spaces where the work takes shape, hear more about each artist’s process, and experience contemporary art beyond the traditional gallery setting. With a members’ brunch, guided exhibition experience, and private access to artist studios, this afternoon offers [Art-full members](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership?utm_source=luma) something truly special: a layered, insider look at the East Village’s living art scene, past and present. If you're not yet a member, we would love for you to [join us here!](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership?utm_source=luma) **Why Attend?** * Enjoy exclusive access to artists' studios, including visits with Svetlana Bailey, Mary Crenshaw, Christina Massey, and Sue Collier. * Gain firsthand insight into the creative process through intimate conversations with artists and behind-the-scenes access to works in progress. * Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, collectors, and creative professionals in a welcoming and engaging setting. *** **Schedule** **1:00 PM** \| Brunch at Hearth 403 E 12th St. **3:00 PM** \| Meet at PS122 Gallery for gallery tour & studio visits 150 1st Ave (entrance on 9th Street) **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/AfternoonatPS122)** **Tickets for Art-full members:** * **Gallery Tour & Studio Visits only:** Complimentary * **Full Experience** (Includes 1 brunch item + Gallery Tour & Studio Visits): $45 First Release; $50 Thereafter Premier Members receive an additional 20% discount.\* Space is limited to ensure an intimate experience. Advance registration is strongly recommended. ______ **The Art-Full Membership** If you are not yet an Art-full member, we would love to have you join us for as little as $45/month for the basic membership, or $65/month for the upgraded Premier membership. You can [learn more about all membership levels and join here](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership?utm_source=luma) or reach out to alex@womenofculture.org with any questions. **The membership provides:** * Access to *member exclusive* events like this one * Complimentary tickets to all online events * Priority access to & discounts on ALL events * Premier members *also* get priority access to 'culture-tunities' including free VIP passes to exclusive after-hours events at cultural institutions all over the city *Membership renews automatically on a monthly bases and can be cancelled at any time via the [cancellation request form here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnCOltWwmAxgjoUJBHStMdEEf1uiys-qhAyuGeUIT4hjzCmw/viewform?usp=sf_link&utm_source=luma).* **Note about tickets/ RSVP's:** * RSVPs on Meetup do NOT count as official registrations for this event, and the RSVP count on Meetup may not reflect the actual number of attendees. To attend, you must purchase a ticket, which guarantees your spot, regardless of whether you RSVP here. * All paid and confirmed attendees will receive an email from [[alex@womenofculture.org](mailto:alex@womenofculture.org)]([mailto:alex@womenofculture.org](http://mailto:alex@womenofculture.org/))] 1–2 days before the event with further details, including a link to a WhatsApp group for important updates. If you do not receive this email (make sure to check your spam as well), it likely means you did not complete registration or payment.

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The Art of Surrender: on grief, ancestry, and the radical act of letting go.

Sat, Jul 18, 9:00 PM

The Art of Surrender is the debut solo exhibition by Andrew T. Tsao, marking his final exhibition in Brooklyn before returning to Taiwan after twelve years in New York. Through a powerful collection of abstract ink and mixed-media works, Tsao reflects on identity, ancestry, healing, grief, and the search for belonging. Created over years of personal transformation, the exhibition explores what becomes possible when we slow down, let go of expectations, and learn to listen to ourselves with greater honesty and compassion. Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and reflection as we celebrate this meaningful milestone in the artist’s journey. Whether you are drawn to contemporary abstraction, stories of personal transformation, or simply looking for a thoughtful cultural experience, The Art of Surrender invites you to pause, connect, and experience the work firsthand.

10 attendees

Visit to MoMA PS1

Sat, Jul 18, 5:30 PM

From I'm from Queens

Let's make a visit to an art museum - MoMA PS1 located in Long Island City. The museum is free for NYC residents. After viewing the exhibits, we can grab coffee or a bite to eat nearby. [https://www.momaps1.org/en/programs/category/1-exhibitions?timeframe=curren](https://www.momaps1.org/en/programs/category/1-exhibitions?timeframe=current)t If you need to get in contact, my # is 917-769-2168.

1 attendee

Let's Walk The Highline, Have Brunch & Visit an Art Gallery

Sat, Jul 18, 4:00 PM

From Girls (over 45) Just Wanna Have Fun

I. The High Line extends from the Meatpacking District up through Chelsea and almost into Hudson Yards. Once an abandoned elevated railway, the 1 1/2-mile walkway and public park is now a thriving garden space with more than 100,000 plants, an outdoor gallery for public art and a gathering spot for residents and visitors. Fun fact: The tracks ran through the National Biscuit Company building, where the Oreo cookie was invented. That building is now home to Chelsea Market. \*\*\*We will meet by the GLASS ELEVATOR on West 14th Street & 10th Ave. We will take the elevator upstairs and walk the Highline to 23rd Street. Then we will leave the Highline and go down the stairs or use the elevator and walk to the restaurant on West 25th off 9th Ave. (The 26th St. exit is closed for renovations). After brunch, we will walk to Gallery Henoch on 25th Street & 10th Ave. II Brunch Citizens of Chelsea 401 W 25th St (9th & 10th Ave) (347) 554-7496 https://citizenallday.com/chelsea-menu Please bring $20 bills and small bills (10's, 5's, 1's) so we can pay the check quickly and easily. \*\*\*WE DO NOT SPLIT THE CHECK. You only pay for what you eat and drink + tax + tip III. Gallery Henoch - (Saturday 10:30am-6:00pm) 555 West 25th Street (Between 10th & 11th Ave) (917) 305-0003 Gallery Henoch is highly praised for its spacious, classic layout and focus on contemporary realism. They represent painters and sculptors who exemplify the best in contemporary American, European, and Asian Realism featuring well-known artists such as Eric Zener, Kim Cogan and Carin Gerard. The space has enormous white walls & industrial floors, providing a serene environment perfect for viewing art. *** *** GETTING HERE Subway: Take E train to 14th Street & 8th Ave and walk to 10th Ave *** MEETUP FEE: $5.00 - Please pay upon arrival (Exact change please). The meetup fee is to help defray the cost of maintaining the group. It now cost $400 per year to keep this group going. *** PERFUME ALLERGY: Please REFRAIN from wearing perfume. Thanks for your understanding. *** Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 18th! \*\*\*I recommend that you wear SNEAKERS since we will be doing a lot of walking. Hope you are enjoying your summer. Warmly (Ha, Ha) Ivy P.S. Stay cool! ❤️

11 attendees

LET'S ALL GO TO THE CLOISTERS - ART & ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE AGES

Sat, Jul 25, 3:00 PM

From Singles by Neighborhood-

# 🌿 The Met Cloisters Special Summer Visit ## *Gardens, Medieval Art & Self-Guided Exploration* 🗓 **Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 \| 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM** 📍 **The Met Cloisters** — Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan 👥 **Limited to 20 Members** ## 🏰 Escape Manhattan for a Journey Into Medieval Europe Join the **New York City Art, Film, Museum Social Club** for a beautiful summer afternoon at one of the most unique and peaceful museums in all of New York City — **The Met Cloisters**. Perched high above the Hudson River in stunning **Fort Tryon Park**, The Cloisters transports visitors into the world of: * Medieval monasteries * Sacred art and architecture * Quiet gardens and stone courtyards * Illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, sculptures, and centuries of history This special visit will combine: 🌿 A guided Garden Tour 🏛️ A Museum Highlights Tour ✨ Or the option to independently explore the museum at your own pace *** # 🌿 OPTIONAL PUBLIC GUIDED TOURS Members may choose to participate in one or both of the following **free public tours** offered by The Met Cloisters: ## 🌸 Garden Tour 🕚 **11:00 AM – 12:00 PM** Explore the museum’s remarkable medieval-inspired gardens and learn how plants, herbs, and flowers were used during the Middle Ages for medicine, cooking, symbolism, and daily life. *** ## 🏛️ Museum Highlights Tour 🕧 **12:30 PM – 1:30 PM** Discover major works and treasures throughout The Cloisters, including medieval sculpture, stained glass, manuscripts, architecture, and sacred art. *** # ✨ SELF-GUIDED OPTION Members who prefer may also use this time for a peaceful **self-guided exploration** of the museum and gardens. The Cloisters is one of the best museums in New York City for: ✔ Quiet reflection ✔ Photography ✔ Medieval history ✔ Beautiful architecture ✔ Scenic Hudson River views This event is designed to allow flexibility and personal exploration while still enjoying the experience together as a group. *** # 🎟️ ADMISSION INFORMATION Admission is purchased directly through The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 👉 Ticket Link: https://engage.metmuseum.org/admission?_gl=1*1n2rrw*_gcl_au*MTQxMDE0MjQ5Mi4xNzc3ODE2Njkx*_ga*MTU2OTg1NjM2Ni4xNzc3ODE2Njkx*_ga_Y0W8DGNBTB*czE3Nzg4ODY4NTckbzMkZzAkdDE3Nzg4ODY4NTckajYwJGwwJGgw ### Special Admission Pricing: * Adults: $30 * Seniors (65+): $22 * Students: $17 * New York State Residents & NY/NJ/CT Students: Pay What You Wish ⚠️ Members should reserve tickets in advance. *** # 🕚 PLAN FOR THE DAY 10:45 AM — Meet Outside the Main Entrance 11:00 AM — Garden Tour Begins 12:00 PM — Free Exploration / Break 12:30 PM — Museum Highlights Tour Begins 1:00 PM — Official Event Conclusion (Those attending the Highlights Tour may continue until approximately 1:30 PM) *** # ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION * Limited to **20 members only** * RSVP “YES” only if you fully intend to attend * Members are responsible for securing their own museum admission tickets * This is a combination of: ✔ Public guided tours ✔ Self-guided museum exploration ✔ Group social experience *** # 🌟 FINAL NOTE The Met Cloisters is unlike anywhere else in New York City. With its: 🌿 Quiet gardens 🏰 Medieval stone architecture 🎨 Extraordinary art collection 🌅 Stunning park setting …it truly feels like stepping into another world. We look forward to sharing this very special summer visit with you!

20 attendees

Meet in the Arts

Sat, Jul 18, 5:00 PM

4.3

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.

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LET'S ALL GO ON A GROUP TOUR OF THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

Sat, Jul 18, 5:00 PM

From NYC Dining Out & Socializing (31-55) Meetup Group

# 🏛️ New York Historical Society Special Group Tour ## *Old Masters & New Amsterdam + The Weitzman Shoe Museum* 🗓 **Saturday\, July 18\, 2026 \| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM** 📍 **New York Historical Society** — 170 Central Park West *** ## ✨ A Wonderful Afternoon of Art, History & Design Join the **New York City Art, Film, Museum Social Club** for a very special return visit to the **New York Historical Society**, featuring **two fascinating exhibitions** together with **two private docents exclusively for our group**. This event will be limited to **20 members only** and will include museum admission, docent-led tours, and additional museum benefits. ## 🎨 FEATURED EXHIBITION #1 *Old Masters and New Amsterdam* Step back into the world of **17th-century New Amsterdam**, where early New York first began to take shape. This beautiful exhibition explores the connection between: * Dutch Golden Age painting * Early colonial New York * Trade, culture, immigration, and daily life in the young city Featuring remarkable European works alongside historical objects, this exhibition offers a rare chance to experience the artistic and cultural atmosphere that helped shape New York itself. Accompanying the exhibition is a digital reimagining of the 1660 Castello Plan of New Amsterdam. Created in partnership with the New Amsterdam History Center, this interactive map lets visitors explore sites in the 17th century city, including a house where enslaved Africans lived, the original City Hall, and the Indian Trading House. *Curated by Russell Shorto, Director of the New Amsterdam Project at The New York Historical, and Arthur K. Wheelock Jr., Senior Advisor to The Leiden Collection.* Exactly 400 years ago the Dutch founded the city of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. In Europe at that same time they were revolutionizing art, with Rembrandt and his contemporaries turning a keen eye to the world around them. This first-of-its-kind exhibition uses their paintings to help us envision life in the little Dutch settlement that would become New York. With works by Rembrandt van Rijn, Frans Hals, and Jan Steen, many of them never before shown in New York, the exhibition will dazzle and delight viewers. Let the Old Masters introduce you to New Amsterdam. Accompanying the exhibition is a digital reimagining of the 1660 Castello Plan of New Amsterdam. Created in partnership with the New Amsterdam History Center, this interactive map lets visitors explore sites in the 17th century city, including a house where enslaved Africans lived, the original City Hall, and the Indian Trading House. *Curated by Russell Shorto, Director of the New Amsterdam Project at The New York Historical, and Arthur K. Wheelock Jr., Senior Advisor to The Leiden Collection.* ## 👠 FEATURED EXHIBITION #2 *The Weitzman Shoe Museum* From elegance and craftsmanship to fashion and identity, *The Weitzman Shoe Museum* explores the fascinating history of footwear and design. This exhibition highlights: * Historic and designer shoes * Fashion innovation * Cultural trends through the decades * The artistry and storytelling behind iconic footwear A truly unique and visually engaging experience. Everyone on the planet—with few exceptions—wears something on their feet to protect them from the earth. Yet the humble shoe also can be an object of desire, display, and deliberation, transcending its utilitarian purpose. Shoes can be sculptural, serve as historic artifacts, or call up abstract considerations—such as the freighted meanings of femininity, power, domination, and aspiration—for both women and men alike. Renowned shoe designer Stuart Weitzman and businesswoman and philanthropist Jane Gershon Weitzman have assembled a stunning collection of footwear—from historical examples of workaday shoes to Stuart Weitzman's own creations to the many "fantasy shoes" that Jane Gershon Weitzman commissioned from artists to display in her husband's store windows. This extraordinary donation finds a home in our soaring new Weitzman Shoe Museum. Taken together, these objects encompass not only a history of fashion but also a history of consumption, celebrity, and the ebb and flow of American industry. # 👥 PRIVATE GROUP TOUR EXPERIENCE This visit will feature: ✔ **Two private docents** ✔ Smaller touring groups for a more personal experience ✔ Guided exploration of both exhibitions Our tours will consist of: * Approximately **30 minutes per exhibition** * Small docent-led group discussions * Time afterward to independently explore the museum # 🎟️ COST ## 💲 $25 Per Person Your admission includes: ✔ Museum Admission ✔ Private Group Tour ✔ Access to all museum exhibitions ✔ 10% Discount at the Museum Store ⚠️ **Museum Members:** If you are already a member of the New York Historical Society, please message me directly regarding special member pricing. # 🕐 SCHEDULE 12:45 PM — Meet in the Main Lobby 1:00 PM — Begin Group Tour 3:00 PM — Event Concludes *** # ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION * This event is limited to **20 members only** * RSVP “YES” only if you fully intend to attend * Due to the special group arrangements and docent scheduling, late cancellations may affect membership status under our Rules & Regulations # 🌟 FINAL NOTE This promises to be a truly wonderful afternoon blending: 🎨 Fine Art 🏛 New York History 👠 Fashion & Design 👥 Great Conversation & Company We look forward to seeing you there!

20 attendees

Let's visit Whitney Museum then meal *TBD Sun July 12 12pm

Sun, Jul 12, 4:00 PM

Let's visit the Whitney Museum Sun Jul 12 https://whitney.org/exhibitions We will get a bite to eat nearby after the museum visit. You are welcome to just do the museum or the meal, or do both. Just indicate in the RSVP We will send 1.5-2 hrs at the museum (it's not big like Met or MOMA) then have a bite to eat or drink at a nearby eatery (TBD) I will find a large place that doesn't need a table reservation. Free tickets every second Sunday of the month $8 annual meetup fee in cash collected at time of meetup Please RSVP responsibly Let the good warm weather come

1 attendee

Interactive tour in French at the Frick Museum!

Wed, Jul 15, 7:30 AM

From ! French New York City !

4.6

**French-with-Art at the Frick Collection on July 15, 2026 from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm.** Join us for this **unique opportunity** to discover the newly remodeled Frick Museum and immerse yourself in **a fun hour of** **French and Art!** You'll have the opportunity to **practice your French** while learning about the master **artworks** from the Frick's extraordinary collection. **During your visit you'll:** * Practice your French * Learn about great works of art * Enhance your observational skills * Meet other Francophiles * And have fun! **Cost: $37** **For details and to sign up go to:** **[www.arteling.net/sign-up-programs](www.arteling.net/sign-up-programs)** **SPACE IS VERY LIMITED TO ENSURE INTERACTIVITY!** **\*\*\*Note: an RSVP on this page is not a sign-up for the program. To join you need to register at the above link. \*\*\*** **for more info: send us an email at french.with.art@gmail.com** **our website: [www.arteling.net](www.arteling.net)** **From the participants:** *"Anne's interactive French with Art classes are stimulating and fun. Providing her students with the vocabulary they can use to react to the artworks, Anne listens closely to and celebrates each person's input. Patient and complimentary, she has created a safe haven where we are not afraid to make mistakes, as we improve our language skills. I feel that I have greatly developed my observation skills, as Anne encourages us to look deeply into each painting."* *"If you wish to practice speaking French while at the same time improving your knowledge of art, French-with-Art is the class for you. Anne is a patient and encouraging facilitator whose small classes ensure that all have an opportunity to participate. She provides relevant vocabulary prior to each class and asks thoughtful questions to encourage interaction. French-with-Art has helped me become more confidant expressing myself in French and has significantly expanded my appreciation of art and its various styles. I would highly recommend it."*

7 attendees

LET'S GO ON A PRIVATE TOUR OF THE NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY

Mon, Jul 20, 3:00 PM

From Central Park Sketching & Art Meetup Group

# 📚 **LET’S GO — The New York Society Library** ## **A Rare Private Group Tour of One of New York City’s Hidden Treasures** 🗓 **Monday\, July 20 \| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM** 📍 **The New York Society Library** 53 East 79th Street New York, NY 10075 👥 **Limited to 15 Members Only** 💵 **Cost: Free** *** ## ✨ **THE EVENT** Join us for a very special visit to **The New York Society Library**, one of New York City’s most historic, elegant, and lesser-known cultural institutions. Founded in **1754**, the New York Society Library is the oldest library in New York City and one of the oldest cultural institutions in the United States. Today, it remains a beautiful private membership library housed in a landmark building on East 79th Street. This is not a typical public museum visit. The New York Society Library is a special place that many New Yorkers walk past without ever having the opportunity to enter. For this event, **15 lucky members** will have the chance to enjoy a **free docent-led group tour** and learn about the Library’s history, building, collections, and cultural importance. *** ## 🏛️ **WHAT WE WILL EXPERIENCE** During our one-hour guided tour, we will explore the Library’s beautiful spaces and learn about its unique role in New York’s literary, cultural, and intellectual history. The tour may include highlights such as: • The history of the New York Society Library • Its landmark building on East 79th Street • Historic reading rooms and member spaces • Special collections and literary treasures • The Library’s role in New York City’s cultural life • Current exhibitions or collection highlights selected by the staff This will be an intimate and thoughtful visit — perfect for members who enjoy literature, architecture, history, and discovering special New York places that are normally not easy to access. *** ## 💵 **COST** **Free** There is no charge for this group tour. However, because space is extremely limited, please RSVP only if you are fully committed to attending. *** ## 🕚 **SCHEDULE** **10:45 AM** — Please arrive and meet near the entrance **11:00 AM** — Docent-led group tour begins **12:00 PM** — Tour concludes Please arrive on time, as this is a scheduled guided visit. *** ## 📍 **LOCATION** **The New York Society Library** 53 East 79th Street New York, NY 10075 Located on the Upper East Side, near Madison Avenue. *** ## ⚠️ **IMPORTANT NOTES** This event is limited to **15 members only**. Because this is a specially arranged group visit with very limited capacity, please do not RSVP unless you are certain you can attend. Late cancellations and no-shows may affect membership status under our Social Club’s Rules & Regulations, especially because another member could have used your spot. *** ## 🌟 **WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN** This is a rare opportunity to step inside one of New York City’s most refined and historic private library institutions. If you love: 📚 Books 🏛️ Historic buildings 🖼️ Cultural institutions 🗽 Hidden New York ✨ Special-access group experiences — this is a truly wonderful event to attend.

15 attendees

Sketch Sutton Place Park!

Sat, Jul 18, 3:00 PM

Sutton Place Park is beautiful, quiet, and out-of-the-way. It has gorgeous views, but it's been 5 years since the group last visited, so let's get together and draw it! **We'll meet at the entrance to the park at 57th Street and Sutton Place. Be careful not to accidentally go to the other part of the park, several blocks lower.** Any problems on the day of the event, I can be reached at 646-831-9816. Looking forward to sketching with you! *** IMPORTANT: In case of rain, I will let people know early in the morning if it is canceled, and then reschedule for another day. *** What makes our Meetups different from other art groups and classes? There's no instruction, but we like to share our work, and chat and be inspired. Share tips and learn from people in a casual environment where all levels of artists are welcome! Don't be shy to ask anyone anything! • We sketch for a bit, usually 45 minutes or so, and then get back together and share our drawings, and then sketch again, etc. There's usually time for 3 sketches. • Please bring your own supplies - anything you like to work with - pens, pencil, watercolor, pastel, small sketchbook or large paper, iPad, whatever suits you. • We hand out nametags so everyone can meet one another! • We take photos to share on the site later. Take a bunch! • Sorry, but please leave the dogs at home; they tend to step on the artwork. Thanks. • The Meetup is FREE and everyone at all skill levels is welcome! *** Please note that if you add a comment below it will spam everyone with an email, so please use your judgment.

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