CT Shoreline Inspo: Urban Sketchers at PMH

Sun Aug 20, 1 – 4 pm

Hosted by New Haven Museum
Details It’s time to grab your drawing supplies and head over to the Pardee-Morris House (PMH) for some Connecticut-shoreline inspiration! The Urban Sketchers of New Haven will meet for on-location drawing outdoors at PMH. Everyone is invited to join in; bring your own supplies and a stool if you have one. Sketchers will gather at 3 p.m. to share their drawings and inspiration. For weather updates check New Haven Museum FB/IG pages or call 203 – 562-4183.

Urban Sketchers is a global organization found in 394 cities in more than 60 countries, with over 120,000 members worldwide. Some 325 members have joined the Urban Sketchers of New Haven Facebook group, which is open to all. According to Elizabeth Stocker, one of the members of Urban Sketchers of New Haven, the group draws on location,” capturing what they see from direct observations. We support each other and draw together,” Stocker says. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings and are a record of time and place. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.”

The formal Urban Sketchers group is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization is incorporated in Washington, supporting and representing a grassroots community of sketchers. Stocker notes that because Urban Sketchers is a global community there are many groups one can tap into either at home or while traveling. She mentions joining an Urban Sketchers meet-up while in London earlier this year, adding, We share ideas, gain friendships, share our talents and interests, and record the happenings of places around the world.”

New Haven Museum thanks its community partners: WSHU 91.1 FM, The Howard Gilman Foundation, Avangrid/UI Lighting Up the Arts, CT Humanities, and Alder Salvatore E. DeCola for supporting the 2023 summer season.
Admission Free
Location Pardee-Morris House
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