“ Contemporary art is an earlier expression of the way society is changing... love the idea of witnessing this change. ”

“ i love art! ”

“ I want these meetups because they're fun! ”

“ hello, my name is donna and i live in westampton nj. i have three boys, ages 9, 5, and 3. my five year old is diagnosed with autism and it would be great to meet other families going through this. ”

“ I have a found-art meetup in an art-lab where we meet most saturdays from 1-5pm to make art. I am willing to open the art-lab on other nights if people are interested. Check out the project website, www.anotherpersonstreasure.org ”

“ Eo Omwake has been studying the martial arts for over 30 years and has studied with some of the most important world class kung fu and tai chi masters. SIFU OMWAKE HAS STUDIED Kempo, Southern Preying Mantis, Northern Long Fist, Tai Chi, Juisits ”

“ I am a male model interested in posing paul2model@yahoo.com ”

“ I've been a point and shooter for years and just got my first DSLR. ”

“ Greetings, My name is Linda and I enjoy Fine Art and Culinary. Enjoy meeting new friends ”

“ I raised my daughter as a single working mother in NJ, I'm taking care of my and my daughter's best friend child by myself too. I want to meet single parents with kids so that this pretty 3 yr old learns to socialize and to have and artistic mind. ”

“ I am a young writer /Waldorf teacher moving to Philly. I have recently started a novel, with the help of The Artist's Way. When I meet other writers and artists of all kinds, I remember why I go through all this and get more committed. ”

“ I believe children are the future and need stability in their lives. They should not live in fear and I believe something desperately needs to be done to protect our children. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I started painting 5 years ago, got addicted to it and would love to share experiences and inspiration with other artists in the area. ”

“ I want to connect with other artistic people ”

“ In HIP HOP, your either part of the problem... or part of the solution. Which are you? ”

“ Hi my name is Anthony I love anything creative, but I do not seem to know many people who also love creating and sharing ideas. I would love to meet some people more like me. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet other artists. ”

“ I've been in the area for less than a year, and am setting out on a mission to meet some new people. I'm a bit of a fanatic about all things artistic, and this group seemed like an excellent match. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to set up Life drawing Sessions or attend an already established one. ”

“ I have sung, recited and performed my work at Touchstone Theater, Lehigh University, Panoramic Poetry sponsored by Chaney U. & October gallery in Philly, and The Philadelphia International Art Expo. Mtg. w/poets energizes & inspires me. ”

“ I am a mixed media artist. I would enjoy networking and work share sessions within the artist community. I hope someone gets a meetup going in Camden/Burlington County. ”

“ Entrepreneur - Wedding & Event Photography & Planning - www.kayzphotoz.info, www.kayzproductionz.net. Housing investor - developer & contractor - www.kayehousing.info Direct sales distributor, www.tastefullysimple.com/web/kkofoet & Kaye Distributing ”

“ Always been a Spidey fan. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a painter living in Collingswood, NJ. Since I graduated from Mason Gross School of the Arts in 2003 I have struggled to meet other artists and painters. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it gives people a chance to interact with one another through sharing similar interests. It's always comforting and fun when you actually get to meet others AND you already have something you can each relate to! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a student looking to gain art therapy experience and exchange information with others interested in Art Therapy. ”

“ At 19 , I spent 2 years in school for fashion design and I spent 2 years in a mentorship with a local fashion designer. After taking a hiatus from fashion design to care for family. I am trying to re-enter the business on my own terms. ”

“ i love fork art i love art and i like meeting people ”

“ Big Bang Film Festival is a celebration of some of the most exciting and inventive films in Action, Adventure, Suspense and Asian Action Cinema. BBFF will showcase amazing films, some classics, some classics in the making. ”

“ I planning on moving to the Philly area in a few months, love the outdoors, and looking to meet new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet more people who just love to write, and be creative. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have enjoyed the book and believe at least some of the exercises work and find it fun to meet with other creative types. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an artist who has mostly freelanced; it is inspiring to be around other artists & I miss that. I will be showing some of my work here very soon. ”

“ love to learn italian ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet people in Philadelphia. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need some guidence in writing and publishing some of my poetry. ”

“ I want local Art Therapy Meetups because I am an Art Education Student looking into pursuing a career as an Art Therapist. Having two brothers with autism, I have always wanted to work with children of this growing population. ”

“ I want local Art Modeling Meetups because I want connections to get informed about modeling opportunities at other schools ”

“ I want local Art Therapy Meetups because I want to study art therapy. ”

“ I have a passion for all forms of poetry, I feel it's one of the purest forms of communication just the way words are woven into a tapestry of emotions and thoughts....MAN it's tight!! And it can only get deeper with an entire forum of poets. ”

“ I want local Painter Meetups because I've been painting for a few years now..I'm 19..and not in school...painting by yourself takes a toll and i'd like to meet people around my age group who are into art. :-) ”

“ I want local Art Therapy Meetups because I am looking to enter this field and want to Volunteer in the area. I would love to meet like minded people and learn more before going back to school. ”

“ I want local Artistic Parents Meetups because I have a hard time connecting with alot of the parents I meet. ”

“ I just want to be around creative people more often and discuss new ideas. ”

“ I want local Art Modeling Meetups because I would like to be a part of the creative process and would like to become aware of art modeling opportunities ”

“ I want local Art Therapy Meetups because I am a therapist working with foster children and would love to learn ways to help them process their feelings and transitions. ”

“ University of Pennsylvania Art Club. We are a large and growing club on Penn's campus. Check out the website for events. http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~artclub. Contact: artclub@dolphin.upenn.edu. ”

“ Hi, i work with water colors and want to try oils but need some help . looking for an art club to join but im finding that south eastern pa doesnt have one and the closest is rehoboth beach delaware , rehoboth beach art club, am i mistaken ”

“ I am an amateur artist looking to exchange and/or create with others. So far I have only tried pencil/charcoal/acrylics. Willing to draw or paint any subject really. ”