A focus group to explore why art is made, how art gets it's energy & the purpose of art. This meet-up is designed for the culturally curious & opinionated. No one will be admitted without a opinion. Be prepared to promote yourself & your ideas about the arts. "Without Art We are But Monkeys with Car Keys"tm fugate-wilcox

Hello! My name is Michele and I look forward to opening my art studio to art students OF ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS.  You don't need to have any art experience at all to feel art in your heart and soul.  If you are looking to just get together in a friendly and relaxed environment, take classes from amazingly talented teachers, meet new and like-minded people like yourself and explore your own creativity, then you have come to the right place. Please note that we are interested in having members who …

We are a group of upscale and creative professionals who come together and share in exciting wine and chocolate happy hours, wine and cheese parties, wine tasting mixers and art openings for singles and couples primarily throughout Long Island and some in New York City too! It's all about the pleasure of your palette! Let's relish and share in those moments with great friends...our monthly wine and art mixers will consist of social/business networking, wine, art and professional Long Islanders f …

This is a group for anyone interested in Natural Martial Arts with focus on non-violent self defense that is also good for the body. This is for anyone with or without martial arts experience to come explore and learn. The teacher, Grand Master Lin, has had over 60+ years of experience in Chinese and Japanese martial including systems such as Sun-Ping, Tung-Pei, Shao-Lin, Chang-Chuan, Cha-Chuan, Pa-Chi, Jou-Chuan, Hsing-l, Pa Kua, Tai-Chi, Shuai-Chiao Chin-Na, Kuai-Chiao, Aikido, Jujutze, Judo, …

In a world of vanishing dreams we search for beauty and we hold on to hope. During our events, for a few brief hours we share our yearnings and our ideas, while we contemplate works of art, listen to beautiful music and watch artists' musical and dance performances. If your life is filled with art, music, poetry, if you are a writer, actor, film maker, thinker, or if you appreciate the miracle of artistic creation, become part of our circle.

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting new friends and enjoy being a part of the arts community in New York. No matter if you are in Theater, Film, Music, etc. we want to know about you and what you do. This is a forum where artists and art enthusiasts can come together to exchange ideas and enjoy each other's work. An outlet that allows networking where future business relationships can be developed. Networking has a highly crucial role in the professional world of Art, and many peopl …

"AlterNet / By David Rosen Salons: A New Intellectual Culture is Taking Shape Throughout the Country Amidst the long, drawn-out recovery from the Great Recession, an unprecedented flowering of intellectual life is underway." Join us for monthly discussions about the arts, sharing of artistic events, sharing of music, the written word, the painted image or whatever else crosses our minds and our paths. This Salon is for people who wish to join with other artists or people who love the arts and d …

Welcome All Art-Preneurs!! Now, more than ever, in our new digital age learning, networking and sharing are critical to achieving success in the Arts! We're here to help you build upon your creative vision with resources, knowledge and tools that will enable you to create, sell and promote your remarkable art. Join us with one click - Membership is Free - No Registration Required! Zorka Kovacevich "Delivering on the Power and Promise of Technology" Networking Organizer Marketing Consultant …

Meet with others in your local area who love Art and make art as their profession whether full time or part time. All forms of Art, including painters, photographers, sculptors, conceptual artists, performance artists, filmmakers, graphic designers, etc. to discuss techniques, share critiques, and offer gallery/exhibiting advice. ***Be sure to check out our new pages in the about section which include a growing list of resources for your use such as links to museums, artist opportunities and …

Hello, we are a NPO performance and exhibition space located in Teaneck, NJ. The venue is called the Puffin Cultural Forum and we are a project of the Puffin Foundation LTD. We host performances almost every weekend including Jazz, Classical Music, Theater, Poetry, Book Discussions, Film Screenings, Lectures, Exhibition Openings, etc.. It's our mission to provide a community space where arts and the struggle for human rights intersect as we seek to realize in our local community the Foundation's …

Soho Dig Art is a very unique adventure. We produce various workshops, exhibits & receptions at Soho Gallery for Digital Art. For more info, sign up or get in touch at sdgasubmissions@gmail.com.

This meetup group is about creating, learning, socializing and having fun with other artists and anyone who likes to make things.  We will have classes from visiting artists and also meetups where we learn from each other.  If you have ideas and want to host the group at your place, thats ok too, just send me your idea and we will work on it.  That's why it's the Art Carnival....we can go where ever our imagination can take us.  Join up and lets have some fun!

This meetup group is for women dancers, choreographers, actors, directors, filmmakers, visual artists, authors, fashion designers, etc. The goal of this group is to provide networking opportunities for women artists and also host events that will provide opportunities for women to highlight their talents. Activities for this group will include workshops, performances, and networking events. I started this group because of my love for the arts and my dedication to providing opportunities for aspi …

Meet other lovers of the arts! We will be attending films, theater readings, book clubs and exploring the role of arts in ethical living. There will be many events each month to choose from. Some regular events each month will include: 1. Ethics in Film- films are chosen for their ethical issues and a short discussion follows. 2. Ethics and the Theater- These are readings that include both professional and amateur actors and directors- a wine and cheese reception starts the evening and the pla …

Please join us in our photography workshop: The Art of Intuitive Photography! Each class will be held in an exciting location, and is offered as a 2 hour session, a day trip, or a 3 and 5 day workshop. The Art of Intuitive Photography is focused on enhancing your intuition in photography, learning how to see differently, and compositional improvement. It is open to all photography levels and all digital cameras (including point and shoot). This is not a technical class, however we will go over …

"Don't do mornings", come join us!   Meet new friends to share afternoon 1-4 hour, easy to moderate, with some more challenging, local nature walks and hikes, plus other arts and entertainment activities. Don't forget to check the day of an event for any changes. Please give yourself plenty of time to find us, since we only wait an extra 10 minutes before starting an event to be fair to everyone. We will occasionally post a "Dog Friendly" event, which is the ONLY TIME  when friendly, well behave …

Geared towards people who like to be outdoors and enjoy diverse activities - such as sailing, hiking, wine tours, art events and just generally meeting some nice, fun people!

NOTE: This group is geared toward African-Americans, Africans throughout the Diaspora and friends. Everyone from all racial/ethnic backgrounds are welcome to join this group.  Are you a well-informed and cultured individual? Are you interested in politics, fashion, all types of musical genres, pop culture, books, theatre, art, indie movies, museums, wine, food, traveling and more? Let's add another dynamic: Do you enjoy discussing national and international politics? Do you love to voice your vi …

Hi All - This network is for all NYC-based artists and designers who have their own businesses and want to connect with other like-minded souls with the intention of connecting, sharing best practices, finding ways of working together and just generally supporting each other as we go after the visions we have created for our lives. - Attendees: Jewelry Designers, artists, photographers, furniture designers, fashion designers, etc. - Frequency: once a month - Location: TBD based on how many inter …

This group is for females ONLY. This group is for ladies who share a love for fashion, art, and creativity. Girls who love, or would enjoy making their own outfits, creating accessories, designing and creating costumes/props (cosplay), sewing, artwork, scrapbooking, craft projects..any form of art and fashion really. If you enjoy the wonderful world of Pinterest and Etsy, this group is for you! This is an opportunity to share tips and inspiration, go shopping for supplies, and work on projects t …

For photographers that appreciate the human form as art.  We will meet and have photo workshops. Dwight streakstudio.com

Meet other local Martial Artists from all styles, and amatuer as well as white-collar recreational boxers. Beginners welcome ! The group does not offer classes, but you can meet members and many will be happy to spar one on one outside of the group with beginners or more advanced martial artists or boxers. We welcome suggestions for events to attend. Please let us know if your gym is holding a martial arts demonstration or boxing show.

Looking to add more creativity to your life? Come to a one hour meet-up and bring a journal. We will be working on a series of exercises to bring about more creativity to your life. It does not matter if you cannot draw. Remember, you are unique and "no one sees the world quite like you do!" Learn how to create an artful life.

This group is for fans of UFC and other MMA competitions and also for those who practice mixed martial arts and are looking for sparring partners. Beginners are welcome and more experienced members are encouraged to share their skills. We will be going to see live competitions in the NYC area and also UFC/MMA events on cable. Suggestions for venues to view cable are welcomed. To join the group, please answer all the profile questions and post your pic.

This meetup group will be for Photographers who want to become better in their Post Production Workflow. From Novice to Professional, everyone will be able to learn something new. Join us, and take your photography to the next level. Our main goal is to bring a solid foundation in the training of Adobe Photoshop. We will walk you through everything from starting as a beginner, and guide you through becoming a paid professional. Everything you need to learn, you can find it with The Art of Retouc …

YoHo Artists is a conclave of artists in and around the industrial section of Yonkers, just outside of downtown Yonkers. The purpose of the group is to host occasional events and bring awareness of events by the artist members. It is our hope to attract other artists, arts professionals, arts enthusiasts, and the curious public to our events and member's events; and perhaps even to join our community. The central location of YoHo is in the Alexander Carpet Mills factory, at 540 Nepperhan Ave and …

ArtForward encourages making connections with art enthusiasts, artists and everyone in between. The focus is on contemporary art events that include artist talks, lectures, panels, gallery openings, museum exhibitions, art fairs and auctions with meeting the people behind the scenes. If you love art and wish you were a Warhol, you can learn more about art in general and meet artists. If you make art, you can be more aware of what art is considered "contemporary" and perhaps you can meet anoth …

We are here to preserve and practice the martial philosophy which encompasses, but in no way binds, the essence of Jeet Kune Do as professed by the late great founder Bruce Lee. It is our contention that Bruce Lee was a superior martial artist not because of how he chipped away at his own martial art tradition but rather because he actually had deep roots in a tradition to subsequently able him to chip away from. So, rather than focusing on Bruce's later result, the philosophical concept of JKD, …