This group was founded with the purpose of having fun, enhancing creativity, and exploring new ideas about artistry. Our goal is to launch projects into the world with the collaboration of like-minded individuals. Enough of the classroom…it's time to get creating. Our first meet up is about busting through mental blocks, fears, and resistance to reconnect to your creative side. Who this meet up will benefit: o   Are you a person who avoids at all costs sitting down to write, paint, rehearse, or …

This is an event where Successful New York fashion designers, models , stylists, graphic designers and all kinds of creative people can meet and share information and connections , so we can all come closer to achieving our goals.

Throughout my life creative work has brought me comfort and has helped me to move fluidly through personal decisions. I have worked in schools, hospitals and through community organizations to offer people an opportunity to explore creative experiences that help them to find new resources within themselves. All skill levels are welcome. Experienced artists can benefit from working in a beginner's state with an unfamiliar materials and new artists can learn which materials offer them an experienc …

This mission of this group is to help you reach your writing goals. We meet approximately once a month and the group meeting format will change from time to time and will tend to alternate between writing exercises, writing time, group coaching and some small talks on creativity. The group is led by Karmen Lizzul a writer, artist and professional coach. Karmen has her MFA in writing from Vermont college, a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and has recently been trained as a professional coach …

A monthly gathering where we each take turns sharing our favorite art or culture: songs, poems, stories, paintings, photos, etc... We each bring something, created either by us or by others, present it, and then respond to each other's offerings.

Do you want to expand your creativity?  Do you enjoy writing?   Do you want to reconnect with your inner artist more deeply or maybe break through any creative 'blocks'?  We will be utilizing Julia Cameron's experiential book: 'The Vein of Gold-A Journey to your Creative Heart' as a guide to do just that.  We will read, work through the text, and complete the exercises, tools and tasks from the book on a bi-weekly basis. About the book:  "Julia Cameron again draws from her extensive artistic and …

Welcome To The Artist's Way To Creating Visibility Meetup Group! This meetup is designed for all types of artists, writers, actors, poets, sculptors -- anyone who creates art and desires to share it with the world. Regardless of your past creative experience, or the amount of success you have had with your career this group is open to all levels, types of artists and those associated with the arts professions. Our mission is to learn from each other, be inspired, and gain a fresh perspective wh …

“Our group focuses on creating people interested in working together with a passion for exploring new ways of creating unique, cutting edge theater events, fund-raising happenings and contributing their different skills, talents and enthusiasm to a not-for-profit New York City theater group in our 10th year of celebrating diversity, enriching the theater audience experience and helping to raise awareness of the LGBT community! All ages, talents and professions welcome.”

Written Intention ( y ) is a creative writing workshop establishing an ongoing presence that meets twice a month in NYC. Thus far, the existing group holds to a goal of compiling a Non-Profit Literary Magazine containing selected work from it's members. This 'journal' will serve not only as a display of our selected efforts but for members, can show any progress in their writing over time. Written Intentions ( y ) holds ongoing sessions intended to be a creative focal point & platform device tha …

As actors, dancers, musicians, visual artists and people working in creative fields, many of us have spent years honing our artistic skills and talents but have neglected to focus our efforts on strengthening the left side of our brain-the business-oriented side. Yet as creative professionals, we must develop and possess skills entrepreneurial and business skills to get ahead and showcase our talents while taking control of our finances and careers. At this meetup group, you will be introduced …

Our focus is on sharing and exchanging ideas and information - while discovering new ways to use Adobe Photoshop  (including creative suite) to make our creative visions come to life. Photoshop is an essential tool in todays workflow - let's grow and learn together to often we sit alone in front of the monitor - join & share. Open your mind... Open your eyes... See the Light... Color... Texture... and your creative visions materialize... The group is based on the premise that sharing informatio …

In a remote corner of the vast Brooklyn region, artists perpetually create and carefully guard their hidden treasures. In the Sunset Mini Museum of Art, local artists can meet and share their thoughts, ideas, dreams and their creative abilities in an art and music filled environment that provides a shelter from the raging storms outside of it. If you live in Sunset Park, or areas nearby, if you are a painter, sculptor, writer, poet, dancer, actor, film maker or thinker, join our unique circle of …

A community of creators who can inspire and be inspired by each other to find project support. Maybe you need help fleshing out an idea, maybe you need a helping hoof or two, maybe you just want to help someone else fulfill their vision -- if any of those is you, then welcome to our flock!

Socialize with your peers in film, video and the arts! We've been having FREE meetings around NYC since 2005, looking at the creative process, often in conjunction with cutting edge technologies from Adobe, Apple, Autodesk and Avid, featuring Adobe Premiere Pro and elements from the Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, writer’s tools, DSLR and an assortment of third party applications. We're a social and media network, looking forward to having some fun, featuring guest spea …

This group will be a chance for artists to break out of isolation and critique each other's work. All critiques are welcome but we approach our critiques from a standpoint of encouragement and love. So if you are looking to be congratulated on every stroke you make or looking to put people down this is not the group for you. We will be a traveling group, my studio is in Long Island City, Queens, yours might me in Bushwick or Astoria. I haven't quite figured out how the group will be structured i …

This is a group for [people who are, or have been, inspired gto write due to life circumstances. You do not have to write about the circumstance only to use it to propel your creativity. A group that will continue to inspire you through mutual help, productive critique and support.

Learn the basic elements of Street Photography. If you've ever been interested in this exciting genre, here's an opportunity to hit the pavement with two experienced New York photographers. We'll help you explore and develop your skills in a small, friendly group setting at select target rich, locations around the city. The workshop will be focused on the artistic elements and principles that set Street Photography aside from other art forms. The day will be packed with information and a hands …

Brooklyn Nude is a life drawing night catering to creative professionals, illustrators, animators, designers and fine artists. We meet twice monthly at Bunnycutlet Gallery in Williamsburg.

This is the place for art and figure drawing in New York from the nude model! We offer a fun, serious session for artists and creative folks, with a great atmosphere and a great bunch of people. It's a supportive, uninstructed session where you're free to draw without judgement, and all levels of experience are welcome. We are one of the longest running groups of this kind on Meetup (possibly THE longest!). Have a look at our gallery to get a feel for some of the work our members do. We'd love t …

This group is for you if you would like a great group of people to paint with as well as an experienced, professional painter alongside you to show you the ropes and help develop your own creativity. Don't go it alone; have someone there to help bring out the best in your paintings! So you would like to try painting and you don't have an easel or paints? No problem, just choose the day you can attend and everything needed will be brought along for you! Never painted before? Not to worry! Your in …

Meet single frieinds men and women who are tired of internet connect, bars and the "by chance" to meet friends and people who have similar interests. The goal is to network and create a synergy that allows all of us to meet people who like to be active. Happiness begins with you! Laughing can be infectious, so can sharing yourself and the things you enjoy.  You Have the Power to invite others to get to know you and the things you love to do. What better way to Live the Dream of meeting people th …

As you can tell by the name this group is about bringing all kinds of people together. And what is better than the magic of live music to do so. I'm starting this group for anyone with love of rhythm and beat. As the drumming community is growing bigger all over the city; it is about time we had one here in Astoria with all its artsy and creative vibe yet beauty and tranquility. There is nothing better than taking part of music in the making. Regardless of your musical background or experience y …

This is a group for anyone interested in Japanese culture and language. We will make Japanese crafts, box or fan etc with Origami paper and Sumi- ink etc. All Japanese level are welcome. You don't need to speak Japanese. Let's touch and feel Japanese culture together~

Our mission celebrates & support humanity and artworks global integration. Promoting cross-cultural art awareness, beauty of diversity through appreciation & support of the arts. Generating a unique opportunity of connections between artists and audiences. An opportunity to support/collaborate with artist and/or communities from culturally diverse backgrounds. Constructing art, cultural programs, activities & exhibits designed for integration. Academic and professional opportunities for the publ …

Spend Wednesday evenings in good company, making maps of your own hero’s journey and writing stories about the experience. “Art, Stories and Wine” lets you work and play with paint, ink, rubber stamps and more, to create a visual record of an important moment in your life. And along with the art, you’ll have a chance to write about the moment, using games and prompts to help you tell your unique personal story. These evenings are hosted by Oralee Wachter (“Mapping Your Hero’s Journey) and Thomas …

This Meetup is for anyone who wants to learn something new for personal or professional enrichment. It’s also for anyone with a desire to share their knowledge and expertise with others. Hub Labs is building an open knowledge community by bringing teachers and learners together. What would you like to learn and what would you like to teach? As we move toward the official opening of the Hub Labs, the purpose of this Meetup group is to answer these questions and more. Let us know what you want an …

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 …

This group is designed to help with the process of writing your autobiography, guiding you piece by piece through the process using methods and strategies compiled by researchers at the University of Southern California. Led by a certified Guided Autobiography Instructor, this group will also provide loving, unconditional support and inspiration from other people doing the same exact thing as you - writing their autobiography! This is not a 'writing group' in the respect that there is no judgmen …