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Visit to Dia: Beacon
Sat, Sep 12, 2:30 PMLet's make a visit to Dia: Beacon, a contemporary art museum located in Westchester, NY. After viewing the exhibits on display, we can explore the town of Beacon and have lunch. Admission to the museum is 25 dollars. Please purchase your ticket in advance. [https://welcome.diaart.org/](https://welcome.diaart.org/) Our means of transportation will be the Metro North. We are planning to ride the **10:56 am** train. It's approximately a 90 minute train ride to Beacon. We will all meet at the information booth located at Grand Central Terminal. If you have questions or need to get in contact, I can be reached at 917-769-2168.

Jean-Michel Basquiat Exhibit
Sat, Sep 26, 5:30 PMJoin us as we view a free exhibit featuring the early work of Jean-Michel Basquiat at the Bishop Gallery in Brooklyn. [https://thebishopgallery.com/our-friend-jean-barc/](https://thebishopgallery.com/our-friend-jean-barc/) After viewing the artwork, we can grab coffee at a local cafe called 'The Concrete Jungle'. If you have questions or need to get in contact, my # is 917-769-2168.

chai & paint in the park
Sat, Sep 12, 3:30 PM**[CLICK HERE TO REGISTER](https://luma.com/max0rpcd)** (FINAL RSVP IS NOT FROM MEETUP) **welcome to adda ep05 ❤︎** a slow saturday in the park we're painting together, not because we're artists, but because sometimes your hands need to do what your words can't. **what's included:** * chai * homemade snacks * pre-sketched canvas * paints & brushes * your painting to take home *we'll bring the chai, the canvas (with a light sketch), the paints, and snacks. you bring the stories.* come alone or bring a friend. **(we only have 12 spots)** see you soon ❤︎ xx gors

Rewilding: Art, Nature & The Feminine Wild at MAD
Sun, Sep 13, 4:00 PMStep into a wildly imaginative world where art, nature, and the female form take on new life. Join us on **Sunday September 13th** for a private guided tour of[ ](https://madmuseum.org/exhibition/jessica-lichtenstein-rewilding?utm_source=luma)*[Jessica Lichtenstein: Rewilding](https://madmuseum.org/exhibition/jessica-lichtenstein-rewilding?utm_source=luma)* at the Museum of Arts and Design. Lichtenstein transforms the gallery into a lush, fantastical terrain of forests, ruins, and flowering canopies—all intricately composed from thousands of digitally rendered female figures. Vibrant, immersive, and richly layered, the exhibition brings together installation, painting, sculpture, and video to explore freedom, ecology, collectivity, and female autonomy. During our private tour, we’ll take a closer look at Lichtenstein’s dazzling materials, unexpected influences, and bold reimagining of the relationship between women and nature. **Why join us?** * Experience the exhibition through a private guided tour, with insights that bring its ideas, techniques, and hidden details to life. * Discover an immersive technicolor world featuring thousands of miniature female figures woven into spectacular landscapes. * [Art-full member](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership-nyc?utm_source=luma)s are invited to connect over brunch at the beautiful and plant-filled **[Jams Restaurant](https://www.1hotels.com/central-park/taste/jams?utm_source=luma)** * Continue to continue the conversation while absorbing the beautiful natural surroundings of the southwestern part of Central Park, stopping at the [Women’s Rights Pioneers ](https://www.centralparknyc.org/locations/womens-rights-pioneers-monument?utm_source=luma)Monument on the way toward Bethesda Terrace. *** **Schedule:** **12pm** \| Optional member’s brunch at **[Jams Restaurant](https://www.1hotels.com/central-park/taste/jams?utm_source=luma)** The 1 Hotel \| 1414 Sixth Avenue **2-3pm** \| Private guided tour Museum of Art & Design \| 2 Columbus Circle **3pm** \| Optional group walk & talk in Central Park Ending near Bethesda Terrace *** **Non-member tickets:** **Tour only:** $45 first release; $50 full price **Art-full member tickets\*:** **Tour only:** $40 first release; $45 full price **Full experience (including 1 brunch entree + tax/tip)**: $80 first release; $85 full price **Inclusions:** * All tickets include museum admission as well as the private guided tour. * Full experience tickets *also* include 1 brunch entree (up to $28) with tax/tip at Jams. Any additional food or drink will need to be paid separately. \*\*Premier members save an additional 10%. Learn more about membership below/[here](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership-nyc?utm_source=luma).\* *** **The Art-Full Membership** If you are not yet an [Art-full member](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership-nyc?utm_source=luma), 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 * Complimentary tickets to all online events, and select in-person 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 All designed to help you live your best, most art-full and socially connected life! **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.

Art-full Island Escape: Art, Nature & Relaxation on Governors Island
Sat, Aug 22, 5:30 PMNot heading out of town this August? Trade airport lines & travel delays for an inspiring island escape just eight minutes from Manhattan. **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/Art-fullIslandEscape)** On **Saturday August 22nd**, you’re invited to join us to escape the city without leaving New York! Spend a summer afternoon on **Governors Island**, where contemporary art, waterfront landscapes, historic architecture, and unexpected creative encounters come together. We’ll explore the island as a group, following its leafy pathways and harbor promenades into artist studios, exhibitions, historic houses, and cultural spaces that are rarely experienced in a single visit. More than a traditional art walk, this thoughtfully curated outing offers an inside look at the artists, organizations, and ideas transforming Governors Island into one of New York City’s most dynamic creative destinations. A highlight of the afternoon will be the **[LMCC Arts Center's Open Studios](https://lmcc.net/resources/artist-residencies/arts-center-residency/?utm_source=luma)**, where artists will welcome us into their working spaces to share works in progress and offer a glimpse into the creative process. We’ll also experience Noo Arts’ ***[WE ARE NATURE: Transformation Stories](https://www.nooarts.org/studio-residency?utm_source=luma)***, an immersive exhibition exploring our relationship with nature, memory, transformation, and the environment. Additional stops will introduce us to the **diverse creative communities** shaping the island. We’ll discover work presented by **[ArtCrawl Harlem](https://www.govisland.com/things-to-do/ongoing-programs/artcrawl-harlem?utm_source=luma)** and the[ ](https://westharlem.art/2025/06/24/convergence/?utm_source=luma#jp-carousel-9375)**[West Harlem Art Fund](https://westharlem.art/2025/06/24/convergence/?utm_source=luma#jp-carousel-9375)**, visit **[New Women New Yorkers](https://www.nywomenimmigrants.org/visit-us-on-governors-island/?utm_source=luma)** to experience stories celebrating immigrant and refugee women. Along the way, we’ll leave room for Governors Island’s unexpected pleasures: large-scale public art, hidden gardens, sweeping harbor views, and quiet moments to pause, exchange perspectives, and connect with a community of curious, culturally engaged women. **Members-Only Spa Extension** After a full afternoon of exploration, **[Art-full Members](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership-nyc?utm_source=luma)**[ ](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership-nyc?utm_source=luma)are invited to continue the experience with an **optional evening at** **[QC NY Spa](https://www.qcny.com/experience?utm_source=luma)**. Relax in panoramic infinity pools, outdoor soaking baths, saunas, steam rooms, relaxation lounges, and more than 20 wellness experiences—all overlooking the breathtaking Manhattan skyline. It's the perfect way to unwind after a day of discovery, recharge both body and mind, and enjoy a slower summer evening while continuing the conversation with fellow members. * **Please note:** The QC NY Spa visit is an **optional add-on** available **exclusively to Art-full Members**. Spa admission is purchased separately and is **not included** with the Governors Island event. **Why You’ll Love This Experience** * 🎨 Visit artist studios, see works in progress, and meet the creative communities shaping contemporary art. * 🌍 Discover exhibitions highlighting women, immigrant stories, public art, and bold new perspectives. * 🌿 Enjoy waterfront paths, green spaces, and hidden cultural gems without leaving the city. ✨ [Art-full members](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership-nyc?utm_source=luma) are invited to continue the escape at QC NY Spa with skyline pools, saunas, steam rooms, and 20+ wellness experiences. *** **Full Schedule** **1:15 PM** \| Meet at Joe Coffee in the Battery Maritime Building for the **1:30 PM** ferry \*(or meet at 1:45pm at the [LMCC Art Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/VqPjPV7oqs9UuWSG9?utm_source=luma) if taking the ferry from Brooklyn)\* **1:45–5:00 PM** \| Guided Art\-full explorations across Governors Island **5:00 PM** \| Option to take the 5:30pm ferry back to Manhattan\, or join for a sunset session at QC NY Spa * It’s recommended to spend 3-4 hours at the spa to get the full experience but you can depart on the ferry whenever you want [(see ferry schedule here)](https://www.qcny.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ferry-timetable_Jan26.pdf?utm_source=luma) * We will also have a **7pm** reservation at the [Casa QC Bistro](https://www.qcny.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Menu-interno_EXE.pdf?utm_source=luma) for aperitivo with the option to order additional food for those who would like it (however no food or drinks are included and all must be paid separately on-site) **Meeting Location** **Joe Coffee** Battery Maritime Building Ferry Terminal 10 South Street Please arrive by **1:15 PM** to allow time for check-in and boarding. The ferry departs promptly at **1:30 PM**, and we are unable to hold the group for late arrivals. *** **Tickets -** **Non-member tickets:** **Ferry + Art walk only:** $50 first release; $55 thereafter **Art-full Member tickets:** **Option 1:** **Ferry + Art walk only:** $40 first release; $45 thereafter **Option 2: Ferry + Art walk + QC NY Spa Admission**: $190 first release; $200 thereafter **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/Art-fullIslandEscape)** *Option 2 includes spa admission only (no treatments). Spa admission includes access to more than 20 wellness experiences, including pools overlooking the Manhattan and New Jersey skylines.* **Booking a Spa Treatment** Guests who would like to book a massage or another spa treatment should purchase Option 1 and indicate that they will make their own QC NY reservation. We recommend booking a **5:00 PM spa entry** and adding the 7:00 PM Casa QC aperitivo reservation to remain on the same schedule as the group. **Included** * Round-trip Governors Island ferry ticket * Guided Art-full exploration * Public art, artist residency, and cultural discovery * Introduction to the history and creative evolution of Governors Island * QC NY Spa admission (Option 2 only) **Not Included** * Spa treatments or massages (if desired, please book Option 1 and indicate you will make your own spa reservation) * Food and beverages * Additional purchases made on Governors Island **What to Bring** * Comfortable walking shoes * Water bottle * Sunscreen and/or hat * Spa items if you plan to join us for the Spa (Bathing Suit, Flip Flops, etc.) * visit site for more info on the spa and to book a massage: [https://www.qcny.com/experience](https://www.qcny.com/experience?utm_source=luma) We look forward to sharing an inspiring afternoon of art, culture, nature, and connection with you on Governors Island. *** **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.

Introduction to Figure Painting (4 Sessions)
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30 PM[Register on our website. Watch Aidan walk through the class before you register. ](https://www.drawingamerica.com/offers/X2Zihwkm/checkout) One of the most common difficulties for beginning and intermediate painters is finishing a painting. Starting a painting is simple enough, but understanding how to organize that start into a coherent, finished illusion of reality is the most difficult aspect of naturalistic painting. This class will teach you a step by step procedure to methodically navigate through a full figure painting. We start with a precise line drawing, then transfer it to a toned canvas, and lastly finish part by part, moving top to bottom in a process referred to as “window shading” by the 19th century masters. Having some familiarity with life drawing is recommended as a prerequisite for this class, although you don’t need to have painted before. **Week 1:** Drawing & Transferring **Week 2:** Color Mixing & Portrait Painting **Week 3:** Rendering the Torso & Arms **Week 4:** Finishing the Lower Body **Materials:** ***paints, brushes, medium(oil, terps) included*** * 18x24 inch canvas * 18x24 inch sheet of paper * 2b graphite pencil * medium vine charcoal * kneaded eraser **About the Instructor: *Aidan Barker-Hill*** Aidan Barker-Hill is a figurative oil painter from Reno, Nevada. He earned his BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design in 2012 and his MFA from the New York Academy of Art in 2018. His work takes great influence from the academic painters of the 19th century, repurposing their techniques to make pictures about masculinity, relationships, and how the two interact. He’s received the Elizabeth Greenshields Grant and the Leipzig International Art Program residency. He lives and works in Brooklyn has exhibited with Monti8 in Rome and Arcadia Contemporary in New York City.
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