For folks who want to meet up and check out art. Boston art galleries, South End First Fridays, Fort Point Arts, and other neighborhood open studios. We'll meet up, check out some Art and have some drinks. Qualifications are simple: Be over 21, have  a photo and filled out profile, and be interested in checking out art and socializing

We are a bunch of grown ups who like to create and explore in a small casual studio setting. We chat as we invent and try out artsy and colorful ideas. This is a totally encouraging, judgement free zone for experienced artists and for those who just like to have fun with art materials.

This is the meetup group associated with the Boston Figurative Art Center, headquartered at the Vernon Street Studios in Somerville. You can join this meetup group online for free, and get information about what we're doing, and when.  There is a fee for drawing and painting with us, and you can become a member of the BFAC by paying per month, which entitles you to lower cost drawing and painting sessions and events. We are a group dedicated to promoting figurative art in the Boston Area, and to …

Welcome to the Gay Men's Art & Architecture Meetup home page! This meetup group is for gay men who like to share their appreciation for art, architecture, history, museums, the peforming arts, and an occasional film. We are a broad cross-section of men of all ages, with varied educational and professional experience, and we meet up at some really cool places.

Anyone interested in altered art or the art of assemblage. We will share ideas and techniques, find classes to attend, and make art while making friends.

Secular Performing Arts & Entertainment Meet Up group is specifically designed to help promote the works of secular humanist, atheist, and free thinking artists of all walks of life, including secular LGBT communities. We believe that performing arts & entertainment is a major tool to help create a more secular society and strengthen the bonds of secular communities throughout Massachusetts.

Body Mind Systems® specializes in training men and women to have the extra mental edge they need in life. Students training towards their black belt are looking for maximum success with their career, investments, finances, health, community, relationships and family. Who is right for the training? The entrepreneur, business owner, manager, consultant or professional who values a strong mind and body to ensure success in business, at home and in the community. Everyone wants a martial arts li …

This Meetup is for people who are interested in nurturing an Art of Hosting Community of Practice in the greater Boston area. We plan to host gatherings for Art of Hosting practitioners to further develop their skills and to sponsor Art of Hosting Programs.

Free monthly events. Learn and share in variety of martial arts in a safe and fun environment. Self Defense Muay Thai, Ju Jitsu, Stick, Knife, Machete, Tomahawk, Sarong .... Learn skills, meet like minded people, make friends while getting some exercise.

The Art of Wine is Lowell's newest social venue for fun. This night of painting is truly for beginners. All materials included to complete your painting that evening: canvas, brushes, apron, and paints. Talented Lowell artists lead you through step by step instruction. Sample 3 wines from Tutto Bene's vast selection. You won't believe how easy it is! Looking for something new and fun to do with friends, this is it.

We're a community of artists, designers, engineers, programmers, and hackers interested in working with creative coding platforms like openFrameworks, Cinder, Processing, Unity3D. We enjoy things like real-time graphics rendering, physical computing, robots, projection maps, and interactive art installations. We do this professionally, academically, artistically, or just purely for the joy of making awesome stuff, every day. We meet regularly and casually to share tips, swap ideas and form colla …

Boston Digital Arts welcomes everyone interested in photography, video, animation, multimedia, music, web development, and graphic design. Join us for informal discussions, educational workshops, gallery visits, and collaborative art!

This group is for those interested in multidisciplinary networking and collaboration. Taking inspiration from The Medici Effect, The Renaissance, and even such creative collaborations as Burning Man...How can the intersection of technology, science, arts, culture, business, philosophy, etc., amplify innovation and create new ways of thinking, behaving, expressing and living? This group will meet to network, discuss and brainstorm ideas, projects and possibilities. Frans Johansson’s The Medici E …

Meet others in your local area that are interested in various forms of Martial Arts. Disuss your level and skill.

COLLISIONcollective (aka Cc) was founded in 2002 as an offshoot of the MIT student art group, ATat (Arts and Technology at tech), whose charter was to host events showcasing art incorporating technology. Formed by artists and technologists, the COLLISIONcollective is premised on the sometimes abrupt intersection between art and technology. Its practitioners are drawn to this synthesis as the epicenter of forward-looking cultural adaptation. COLLISIONcollective was formed to address several vital …

This group is for adult artists and craftspeople interested in working on their projects in a lively, collaborative and highly creative environment. We welcome people of all experience levels working in a wide variety of genres (sketching, art journaling, painting and paper crafts, just to name a few). We're also beginning to offer activities for creative writers. Events are held at our shared art space in Holliston. They include: --Studio Times. Bring your own projects and work on them at y …

Join other local artists in working on all kinds of art. We began as a group focused on Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), which are small (3.5- x 2.5-inch) works of original art. We're now an "ATCs+" group, meaning that our activities are open to people working on other art and craft projects, such as altered books, art journals, greeting cards, etc. (See "About Us" for much more detail.) Our group is open to adult artists and craftspeople at all experience levels. Our current members range from prof …

The MetroWest Photography Collaborative is a bit different from other meetup groups. We have an actual brick and mortar building with 2 photography studios/class rooms and a gallery for group shows and visiting artist.. We’re located in Maynard MA. just south of Concord, West of Lincoln and North of Sudbury Come learn, teach and share your love of the photographic medium. Whether you are some one who just want to take better family pictures or a serious artist who use photography as part of the …

Community, Ideas and Information for artists associated with Belmont, Massachusetts

This is a group of people who travel together to galleries, open studio events, art exhibits and museums to see all kinds of art that interests us. We chat, enjoy each other's company, maybe include a cafe visit here and there, and go to art events that spark our curiosity.

SSG Boston is a martial arts group practicing an integrated system of longsword, grappling and dagger from medieval fighting manuals.  At this writing, we have classes in Watertown, Arlington, and Cambridge. Our students are a mix of experienced martial artists who enjoy the cross-training and interested brand new folks. Our beginner class works equally well for each, working on a combination of an established longsword curriculum and developing work on abrazzare (grappling) and daga (dagger/kni …

A social network of artists, and persons who seek art modeling opportunities... Are you an artist who needs a model for an fine art project? (photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, lifecasting) Are you looking for information about area life drawing classes, or open studios? Is your open studio looking to promote attendance with a Meetup? Is your life drawing group in need of life models? Are you an artist looking to team up with other artists to hire a model? Are you looking for opportuniti …

Iaido, the Way of the Sword, is the art of drawing and using the traditional Japanese sword. Iaido was practiced by the ancient Samurai for centuries. Iaido consists of a number of techniques, or waza, that represent combative situations where generally one or more opponents initiate an attack. Although the waza represent combative encounters, the deeper purposes of iaido are to develop mental discipline, awareness, and mental and physical harmony through practice and control of body and sword …

We have decided to shut down this meetup group massmouth has a website (massmouth.com). you can become a member there if you would like to be up-to-date about coming events. ----------------------------------------- massmouth works to renew the timeless art of storytelling in Massachusetts by building audience while engaging a new generation of tellers using digital capture of story in live performance in non traditional venues (from apple orchards to urban street corners, and at story slams). m …

Using scissors, glue, and images cut from magazines you can create your own unique deck of collaged cards where each card represents one aspect of your personal life story. SoulCollage® is a practice of creative play and personal reflection that deepens your understanding of the multiple aspects of your personality. Develop your intuitive side; discover and honor all the parts of your Self; deepen your understanding of relationships with family, community, and world; and uncover your own persona …

We are a Western martial arts organization dedicated to the practical study of Kunst des Fechtens (KdF), the traditional martial arts of medieval Germany. Our primary weapon is the longsword, though we delve into other weapons from time to time. Currently we are doing more dagger and dusack in addition to longsword. Our members include martial artists who enjoy a combination of historical martial theory and practical sparring. We welcome both serious martial artists and curious students interest …

This group was organized for all who are interested in internal arts of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Nei Gong and meditation. I Liq Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art system based on principles of Zen and Tai Chi. Literally translated, the name means "mind-body fist" or alternatively "mental-physical boxing." Often referred to as the "Martial Art of Awareness" due to its emphasis on mindfulness training as the foundation for achieving martial skill. Training in I Liq Chuan improves mental focus, calm …

This group was organized for all who are interested in internal arts of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Nei Gong, Energy Work and Meditation. I Liq Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art system based on principles of Zen and Tai Chi. Literally translated, the name means "mind-body fist" or alternatively "mental-physical boxing." Often referred to as the "Martial Art of Awareness" due to its emphasis on mindfulness training as the foundation for achieving martial skill. Training in I Liq Chuan improves menta …