GAN Urban Sketchers: Celebrating 2 1/2 Years of Monthly Meetups!

 

Over the past 2 1/2 years, the GAN Urban Sketchers have come together for 30 monthly gatherings, exploring the rich heritage and warm hospitality of Gananoque. From the beauty of our parks and gardens in the summer to the cozy B&Bs, pubs, and shops that host us in the winter, we have sketched many facets of our charming town.

 

A key partner has been the Thousand Islands History Museum and in engaging with their exhibits we add the perspective of time, as well as place, to our sketches of Gananoque. 

 

Urban Sketchers is a global community of artists dedicated to the practice of on-location drawing, with the simple declaration of: “We share our love for the places where we live and travel – one drawing at a time.” In the Urban Sketchers community, it’s not about the perfect artistic creation, but more about the joy of drawing together and embracing the process. There is no formal instruction, but we enjoy sharing tips, tricks, and insights about our challenges and successes.

 

Nearby, there are Urban Sketchers groups in Kingston, Ottawa, and Montreal and we are developing relationships with them. We’re fortunate to have Shari Blaukopf as our mentor in Montreal, offering exceptional in-person and online instruction for those interested in honing their skills.

 

We meet every second Wednesday of the month from 1 to 3pm. No prior artistic experience is necessary, and there’s no need to register. News of our destination is sent to Gananoque Arts Network Subscribers via the monthly “Upcoming” newsletter, and is posted on the bulletin board at the GAN centre, 167 King Street E. You can also inquire at ganartsprograms.ca. Our next meetup, on April 9, will be at the Stonewater Pub. Bring your drawing tools and join in for a fun, free, and welcoming experience!