Gallery Visits New York

Chelsea Art Gallery Tour ($24-$30, See Details)

**[ALL LINKS BELOW WORK ON EVENT PAGES BUT ARE DICEY IN EMAILS.]** **Sign up (or see if any spots left) on: [Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/N92EZA4VKZ2UY) or [Ticketleap](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/gsh-9/artgallerytourxxx-mu)** **Cost:** **$24 online till all links shut down 4 hrs prior to the start time** **$30 onsite (cash only, exact change) if not sold out** **===================================================** **Join us as we return to Chelsea, by far the most famous art district in NYC. On this tour, we will view and discuss 5-8 shows pre-selected by the host, in a variety of media, with an exclusive presentation by a gallerist or artist at some stops.** **===================================================** **IMPORTANT:** **\- After paying online\, please check your credit / debit card account to make sure the transaction went through\.** **\- RSVP on Meetup is optional and does NOT reserve your spot or lock in the price\. Please use the blue Ticketleap or Paypal link above\.** **\- Emergency contact for "day of" is \(917\) 680\-0656 if you are late or lost\. The voicemail greeting will list our first one or two stops\. For all other info\, send an "old\-fashioned" text directly to my number\. Do NOT attempt to reach me via email\, Meetup\, Ticketleap or any other Internet\-based channel\, as those methods are not reliable on my phone\.** **\- If you have bought a ticket but cannot attend\, you have two options\. To get a credit toward a future art tour or walk\, notify me via direct \(not Internet\-based\) text\, voice call\, or voicemail\. This must be done BEFORE the listed start time so that the group does not get stuck waiting for you\. Alternatively\, you can send someone in your place; at check\-in\, simply have him or her mention the name under which you paid\.** **\- Sorry\, no refunds unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled\.** **\- The tour will last two to three hours\. Afterward\, we may go somewhere nearby for drinks\, food and socializing if there is interest\.** **\- Art novices are welcome\, as are people with extensive art backgrounds\.** **\- This event was created specifically for members of my Meetup groups and private email lists\, their guests\, and special invitees\.** **\- Please note that the total RSVP count includes people coming from other Meetup and non\-Meetup groups\. It is manually updated every 12 \- 48 hours and is NOT an arbitrary number\. However\, also remember that "no\-shows" can never be accurately predicted\.** **See you there!** **Milton**

Best of Chelsea Pre-Summer Art Gallery Walk

Join us on **Saturday, June 20th** at 11 AM for a highly engaging art gallery walk of best shows in Chelsea galleries. You will be led on an expertly planned, 2-hour art gallery walk of up to 8 galleries. This walk includes solo shows by international artists, including painting, sculpture, photography, and more. At Zwirner, we will explore an impressive show of Gerhard Richter, universally celebrated as the most important living German artist. We will take in a brand-new exhibition of Alex Prager's large-scale photographs, masterfully staged cinematic illusions. You will enjoy artist and environmentalist Meg Webster's unique indoor sculptures, which use all natural materials including soil, branches, and salt to create a dialogue between organic matter and the sculptural form. This tour involves reasonable walking distances within Chelsea, of no more than 8 to 10 blocks. This is our last walk prior to the summer break, when galleries move to a limited schedule. Sign up by June 5th to secure an early-bird price of $30 We will proceed with this walk as long as we reach a quorum of 8 attendees

Reconsidering Paul Klee @ Jewish Museum

A personal guided conversation about looking, feeling, thinking, and wondering. Lets ask weird questions! Notice strange things! See what art does to us. Paul Klee's work has always felt a bit off in its own territory. I look at his work, and see it full of a personality. I also tend to see it as fairly light-hearted, This show does an amazing job of saying: "yes, but wait there is more!" The wall text is actually pretty good! NOTE: This Museum requires admission fee. BUT NOT ON SATURDAY!!! SO we're good. We will look at what we want, it won’t be everything, lets keep our eyes fresh! As we go, I hope you’ll join me in an open, low pressure, no pretense conversation about what we see, and how it affects us. I will tell you what I know and what I intuit, and also what I don't know. I hope you will ask the questions that pop into your head. and after, we will try to find time for a weather appropriate beverage together. We may discuss: * Why do we think Klee did what he did? * Why does it feel related to today? * Does it matter if you like the work? Why should we look at it? * What do you do when it is freaky or rude? If it provokes a response (including boredom, anger, confusion). Maybe that's an experience in itself? * What do you see that I don’t? * The Museum's Curators' statement tells us why they are showing this work, do we find those words helpful or irrelevant? * What happens when we leave the exhibit? **Who am I?** I am a visual artist and set designer, with a strong interest in collaboration and engagement with intentional and accidental audiences. I find the NYC art world fascinating, complicated, welcoming and forbidding all at once. It is best done with friends like you. **Please Note #1:** *This is a tour for art newbies to art devotees. I welcome all.* I will ask you to share your thoughts and experiences, I am not lecturing you, I am not the expert here. You are welcome to love what you see, hate it or not get it. We do this together. **Please Note #2:** Covid conscious masking is welcome. I might wear one myself...

Helen Frankenthaler Art Experience

This is part of **Abstractions**: a series of art experiences in NYC exploring abstraction theory and methods of iconic artists. **Helen Frankenthaler Art Experience** An exploration of Frankenthaler’s landscape abstractions and soak-stain method. **You will:** 1. Learn about Frankenthaler's career and artwork. 2. Examine her method and technique. 3. Exercise automatic gesturing and memory abstraction. 4. Practice soak-staining. 5. Develop your style & technique 6. Create an original abstract painting. 7. View Frankenthaler's work at Gagosian Gallery and experience New York's vibrant art scene. [Helen Frankenthaler: The Moment and the Distance (April 20 - July 2, 2026)](https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2026/helen-frankenthaler-the-moment-and-the-distance/?referrer=luma) **Music:** As a tribute to Frankenthaler, we've created a New York-based musical timeline, beginning in her era and moving through the decades. **Registration:** 1\. Sign up and pay on our registration page [here.](https://eastvillageworkshop.com/helen-frankenthaler-career) 2\. RSVP in Partiful [here.](https://partiful.com/e/uJdEX2ITynAn3EKIkEBk?c=18z5vK0r) 3\. You will receive a confirmation email\. 4\. Partiful will handle the rest\! Sign up now and get 50% off! Just $25 for an art experience you'll never forget! \*Full refunds are available up to 48 hours before the event. Who is Helen Frankenthaler? Go to the registration page for a free interactive documentary and find out! Contact: hello@eastvillageworkshop.com ###

Chelsea Art Galleries 28th St through 24th St

**Event Details:** **11:00 AM** meet at the entrance of *High Line Nine* gallery on 28th St **01:00 PM** one-hour lunch break **05:00 PM** event ends, regardless of how far we’ve progressed Starting from the *High Line Nine*, we will do our best to visit every gallery until we reach *Lehmann Maupin* on 24th St. This is a casual group gallery walk designed for inspiration and connection with fellow creatives—not a guided educational tour. Expect at least 8,000+ steps of walking. You're free to leave whenever you please. Just let us know so we won't have to wait for you. Please wear comfortable shoes and have breakfast before you arrive. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated! There is no fee to join. During lunch, anyone who wants informal feedback on their current creative projects is welcome to share. Critique is entirely optional. Also, no pressure at all if you'd prefer to enjoy lunch on your own.

Visit Princeton Art Museum

Here’s a relaxed meetup plan from Penn Station to the [Princeton University Art Museum](https://artmuseum.princeton.edu/visit) starting around 10:00 AM. **Outbound trip** * Meet inside Penn Station around 9:45–10:00 AM near the NJ Transit departure boards. * [Ride to Princeton Junction Station](https://www.njtransit.com/train-to?origin=New+York+Penn+Station&destination=Princeton+Junction+Station&date=2026-05-31&originStationCode=0&destinationStationCode=164) (10:16 AM departure Northeast Corridor #7833 arrival \~11:30 AM). * Transfer to the “Dinky” shuttle train toward Princeton. * Get off at Princeton Station, which is a short walk from campus and the museum. Weekend shuttle service runs regularly. **11:45 AM — Walk through campus** Take a casual walk through: * Nassau Street * FitzRandolph Gate * Cannon Green * the arts neighborhood around the museum The Princeton campus is especially nice on weekends when it’s quieter. **12:15 PM — Visit the museum** Spend 1.5–2 hours exploring the Princeton University Art Museum. The museum reopened recently in a new building and is designed for open public access. Current exhibitions include: * **“Willem de Kooning: The Breakthrough Years, 1945–50”** Focused on the years when de Kooning was developing the style that made him central to Abstract Expressionism. The show highlights the tension between abstraction and the human figure in his early work. * **“Photography as a Way of Life”** Featuring Minor White, Aaron Siskind, and Harry Callahan, this exhibition explores how mid-century photographers shaped photography as both art practice and philosophy. * **“Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay”** A major ceramic exhibition centered on Takaezu’s sculptural closed-form vessels and meditative approach to clay. * **“What Photographs Look Like”** A visually experimental photography exhibition examining texture, process, and the physicality of photographic images. If you still have energy afterward, you can also stop by Art@Bainbridge on Nassau Street for additional contemporary programming connected to the museum. **2:30 PM — Late lunch / coffee** Good nearby options: * Small World Coffee * Hoagie Haven * Bent Spoon for dessert afterward * Winberie's Restaurant & Bar If there is time and interest we can turn it into more of a full-day arts/history trip: * walk through Palmer Square * visit the Princeton University Chapel * stop at Morven Museum & Garden for Revolutionary-era history and gardens * walk around Lake Carnegie **Return trip** * Dinky from Princeton Station → Princeton Junction * NJ Transit NEC train back to Penn Station Typical total return time is about 1 hour 20 minutes. A small practical tip: NJ Transit departure tracks at Penn Station are often announced shortly before boarding, and regular riders recommend arriving a few minutes early.

Chelsea Art Gallery Tour ($24-$30, See Details)

**[ALL LINKS BELOW WORK ON EVENT PAGES BUT ARE DICEY IN EMAILS.]** **Sign up (or see if any spots left) on: [Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/N92EZA4VKZ2UY) or [Ticketleap](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/gsh-9/artgallerytourxxx-mu)** **Cost:** **$24 online till all links shut down 4 hrs prior to the start time** **$30 onsite (cash only, exact change) if not sold out** **===================================================** **Join us as we return to Chelsea, by far the most famous art district in NYC. On this tour, we will view and discuss 5-8 shows pre-selected by the host, in a variety of media, with an exclusive presentation by a gallerist or artist at some stops.** **===================================================** **IMPORTANT:** **\- After paying online\, please check your credit / debit card account to make sure the transaction went through\.** **\- RSVP on Meetup is optional and does NOT reserve your spot or lock in the price\. Please use the blue Ticketleap or Paypal link above\.** **\- Emergency contact for "day of" is \(917\) 680\-0656 if you are late or lost\. The voicemail greeting will list our first one or two stops\. For all other info\, send an "old\-fashioned" text directly to my number\. Do NOT attempt to reach me via email\, Meetup\, Ticketleap or any other Internet\-based channel\, as those methods are not reliable on my phone\.** **\- If you have bought a ticket but cannot attend\, you have two options\. To get a credit toward a future art tour or walk\, notify me via direct \(not Internet\-based\) text\, voice call\, or voicemail\. This must be done BEFORE the listed start time so that the group does not get stuck waiting for you\. Alternatively\, you can send someone in your place; at check\-in\, simply have him or her mention the name under which you paid\.** **\- Sorry\, no refunds unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled\.** **\- The tour will last two to three hours\. Afterward\, we may go somewhere nearby for drinks\, food and socializing if there is interest\.** **\- Art novices are welcome\, as are people with extensive art backgrounds\.** **\- This event was created specifically for members of my Meetup groups and private email lists\, their guests\, and special invitees\.** **\- Please note that the total RSVP count includes people coming from other Meetup and non\-Meetup groups\. It is manually updated every 12 \- 48 hours and is NOT an arbitrary number\. However\, also remember that "no\-shows" can never be accurately predicted\.** **See you there!** **Milton**

Venue is sold out ✨ Gal Pals Art & Social ✨

**Sorry, this event is full** ### 🎨 Join us for a fun and creative afternoon at the Montclair Art Museum! Enjoy a relaxed, social experience designed for adults 55+featuring inspiring art, lively conversation, and hands-on creativity.We’ll start with a **guided gallery visit**, then bring out our artistic side with a **art activity**. No experience needed—just come ready to have fun! 🖌️ All materials provided 💬 Great conversation & connection 🎨 Creativity encouraged at every level You must **buy a ticket to attend COST: $10** LInk to purchase ticket:: https://montclairartmuseum.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/art-in-the-afternoon_6?_gl=1\*1mn8uvv\*_gcl_au\*NDE0MDgzMzA3LjE3NzY3OTUxOTg.\*_ga\*MzkyNTg0NDAuMTc3NDYxOTM5NA..\*_ga_6HQ5HTM6RF\*czE3NzY3OTc1NjQkbzIkZzEkdDE3NzY3OTc1NjckajU3JGwwJGgw Note the seats are limited so buy earlier than later. NOTE: Be careful to check the date as there are multiple classes - *verify you're buying the ticket for the right date- the link may come up for the next date in May - elect June 4 date at the bottom of the calendar*. Sounds a fun afternoon - hope you can make it! *** ###

LET'S GO TO THE HISPANIC SOCIETY MUSEUM & LIBRARY

## ✨ *Goya & The Age of Revolution – A Private Group Experience* **The Hispanic Society Museum & Library \| Saturday\, June 6 \| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM** ## 🌟 Event Description Join us for a truly special and enriching cultural experience at one of New York City’s most fascinating and often overlooked institutions: ### 🏛️ *The Hispanic Society Museum & Library* Located on the beautiful Audubon Terrace in Washington Heights, this remarkable museum—founded in 1904—houses an extraordinary collection of Spanish art spanning centuries, including masterpieces by **Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, and Sorolla**. This event will feature a **dedicated group visit** centered around a powerful and timely exhibition: *** ## 🎨 *Goya and the Age of Revolution* This compelling exhibition explores the work of **Francisco de Goya**, one of the most influential figures in Western art, whose work bridged tradition and modernity. Through paintings and prints, the exhibition examines themes of: * War * Revolution * Political upheaval * Human suffering and resilience Created during a time of profound global change, Goya’s work reflects the impact of events such as the American and French Revolutions and the Napoleonic Wars, offering a deeply human and often haunting perspective on history. Highlights may include works from his powerful print series, including *The Disasters of War*, widely regarded as one of the most striking artistic responses to conflict ever created. *** ## 👥 **Group Tour Experience** This event will be conducted as a **curated group visit (limited to 20 members)**, allowing for a more intimate and engaging experience. Our visit will be led by the museum’s educator(s), providing thoughtful insight into both the exhibition and the collection. The experience will include: * A **guided overview of the Goya exhibition** * Time to **explore the galleries at your own pace** * Opportunities for **conversation, reflection, and shared insights** throughout the visit This balanced format offers the best of both worlds—**expert guidance combined with the freedom to experience the art personally**. *** ## 🗓️ Event Details * **Date:** Saturday, June 6, 2026 * **Time:** 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM * **Meeting Time:** 12:45 PM * **Location:** Hispanic Society Museum & Library 613 W. 155th Street (Audubon Terrace), New York, NY *** ## 💲 Cost * **Admission / Tour Cost:** There is no cost for this event! Your Yes RSVP will count as your spot, and I will hold that as your ticket to the Museum. This event is limited to 20 members. Please be mindful that your RSVP secures one of these limited spots. *** ## 💬 Why This Event Is Special This is not just a museum visit—it is an opportunity to experience: * A **hidden cultural gem** in New York City * The work of one of history’s most important artists * A powerful exhibition that connects art with history and human experience Combined with a more intimate group setting, this promises to be a **thoughtful, engaging, and memorable afternoon**.

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Renaissance Artist Raphael

The Spot! 😃 Check out museums galore at Museum Mile 🖼️🎨

On Tuesday, June 9th it’s Museum Mile! 🖼️ Seven of the museums on 5th Avenue, from E 82nd to E 110th, will be free and open til 9pm. Full list is below. There will also be food and music along 5th Avenue as well! You’re welcome to show up whenever! The actual event starts at 6pm but we won’t be able to join at the Met (at East 82nd and 5th Avenue) until 7:30. Museums participating: The Met at 82nd Guggenheim at 89th Cooper Hewitt at 91st Jewish Museum at 92nd Museum of the City of New York at 104th El Museo del Barrio at 105th Africa Center at 110th Closest Subway: 4, 5, 6 trains at 86th Street and Lexington Avenue Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! Thanks and can't wait to see you!

WHITNEY BIENNIAL 2026

**The Whitney Biennial 2026 is here through August 23.** [https://whitney.org/exhibitions/2026-biennial](https://whitney.org/exhibitions/2026-biennial) **Second Sunday FREE timed tickets** [https://whitney.org/visit/free-admission/second-sundays](https://whitney.org/visit/free-admission/second-sundays) The webpage currently only has tickets for May 10. I don't know when they will release the free tickets for June 14, but I'll try to let you know when they are live. If you can't get a free ticket, the regular admission is Adults $30, Seniors $24. **At 2PM,** **let's** **meet INSIDE the lobby by the glass wall between the revolving doors and the gift shop. We'll go through the gate where they scan your tickets together.** This is quite a large show and we may not get through it all. We can grab coffee or a snack during or after. If anyone wants to organize a brunch/lunch before, let me know and I will make you an Event Host.