The Art Collectors Network focuses on seasoned and new art collectors who are interested in learning more about contemporary African, African-American, Caribbean and Latin American art. Our central focus is to make the collecting process less intimidating for members at all levels by providing greater exposure and information. We will create opportunities for our members to meet artists and dealers, view exceptional works of art, acquire knowledge and understanding of contemporary art movements …

Join New York Artists, Collectors, and Lovers for art events around NYC. Come to exhibitions, talks, and other events and meet artists, curators, critics, choreographers, techies, performers, musicians, and others who have the same interests. Do you know what is new in Contemporary Art In NYC? Are you interested in staying on the cutting edge of new art and venues in NYC? Our Group Is For You. Join us to enjoy the social aspect of the art world of NYC.

This is a great group to meet Japanese and non-Japanese people who share a common interest in Japanese art culture ranging from Japanese paintings, graphic arts, illustrations, photography, calligraphy, sculptures, and more. This group will provide Japanese and non-Japanese artist with the opportunity to personally introduce and explain their work to you and other art lovers. Not only will this group provide members with a chance to see and appreciate Japanese and non-Japanese art, but it will …

Are you someone who asks "Why is it Art?" Are you someone who knows "Why"... Are you someone who has always been curious about Art... Join us for a new Art experience ...or as brave beginners! Meet with others who love Art and join our guided "casual gallery walks" facilitated by an experienced Arts Professional. View all forms of Contemporary Art including painting, photography, sculpture, conceptual art (yes installations) Video, and Graphic Design, gain insight into each artists' practice, …

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 …

The Actors Theatre Workshop is an award-winning non-profit theater, community center and educational institution that teaches innovative educational techniques and theatre principles to adults and children from all walks of life; produces classical and contemporary plays and documentary films that maintain the highest artistic standards; and develops new dramatic works that examine the social issues of the day. Since 1990, ATW has flourished as an artistic leader in the field, producing award-w …

This group shares Tao, the Art of tea,Chinese culture and contemporary Chinese Artworks. You will be enlighten to a new philosophy and a way of living which will enhance your understanding of the universe. As human beings, we need to live in harmony with nature. However, we are not leaving in a peaceful world now: financial tsunami, mental and economic depressions, health and healcare crisis, resources shortages, global warming, religious conflicts... These signs of social, economic and cultural …

Our group is for individuals, small businesses and corporations who go beyond the simple enjoyment of art and either wish to start collecting contemporary artwork or have already started their collections. The group will offer opportunities to meet fellow collectors, gallerists, art consultants and business consultants to guide collectors and facilitate collecting contemporary artwork for your home or business. Networking opportunities will range from invitations to various events to see new an …

Our main goal is to provide a resource and creative meeting facility for lovers all things hand-made. Focused in the Textile Arts, we offer courses, workshops, and special events. Course topics include: Hand-Weaving on full sized multi-harness floor looms Screen-Printing in a state of the art facility Dyeing (Natural + Synthetic) Fashion and Sewing Construction Embroidery, felting, and other needle arts Exploratory courses in Hat-Making, Shoe-Making, Silk Painting, Spinning, and Contem …

This group is hosted by the International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA). Join us to explore the world of fine prints through lectures, tours, fairs and programs at museums, print studios, galleries and beyond in the NYC-Metro area.

Becoming an engaged reader requires commitment and intellectual curiosity, but the rewards are great. The IAM Readers Guild is designed to allow readers to interact with others in their own community as well as the wider global reading community, and to learn a “deeper empathy” through experiencing great writing that wrestles with big ideas in many cultural contexts. Each month, groups around the world will meet to discuss the book of the month (ours being in NYC), beginning with a list of ques …

GOTHAM ROCK CHOIR (GRC) is NYC's first and only community choir devoted to Pop, Rock and Soul music. Every Tuesday night from 7-9 PM, members of GRC gather to rehearse classic and contemporary tunes by artists such as Queen, Bon Jovi, Black Eyed Peas, Jackie Wilson, The Beatles and many more--all in four-part harmony. It's like "Glee" for adults! Founded in 2009 to provide an alternative to traditional choirs and to give choral singing a much-needed sense of "cool,"  GRC provides a safe and supp …

Mission: Formed in early May 2009, The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPS) is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the art song while simultaneously promoting the art song recital. Through pragmatic monthly workshop discussions, lectures, master class series, concert and recital performances, competitions, outreach programs and education for singers, accompanists and the broader public, ASPS plans to ensure that New York’s classical singers, accompanists and art song enthusiasts …

Psychology Tomorrow Magazine was created to respond against the current trend in psychology towards medical or scientific explanations and of pathologizing human behavior. It explores the practice of psychology as an art in all its complex possibilities. The magazine goes a step further by looking at the relationship between psychology and contemporary visual arts, photography, fashion, writing, dance and film. Psychology Tomorrow Meetup will bring together NYC's art and psych communities to exp …

The St. Patrick's Day Fusion initiative challenge utilizes the universal language of rhythm to fuse cultural and socioeconomic differences through the integration of movement. This dance show and competition for dancers and talented people with different styles sparks the challenge that integrates the music of Irish step to tap, hip hop, ballet, point, character, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, modern, song & dance, musical theater, dance teams, ethnic/folkloric, All male groups, adult category, pa …

The Creators Project is a global culture and technology initiative created by Intel and Vice in order to showcase artists, musicians, and filmmakers, and enable them to realize new artworks. The project includes an online community, a content creation studio, and global events. We bring together hundreds of artists using technology to push the bounds of creative expression. The Creators Project meetup series will showcase exemplary artists and ideas at the intersection of culture and technology, …

Come Experience a refreshing new take on Live Music. We are Bending Threads a Quartet - Vocal performance group. We include poetry, theater art/performance and a variety of genres to our Live Shows. This is a great way to experience professional Music Shows for half the prices of a NY Theater ticket - With the same quality performance. Most Events include drinks and or food! You can't really beat that! Check us out and catch THE BENDING THREADS EXPERIENCE!

This group is for people who want to explore and experience New York's vast cultural offerings with similar adventurers. There are no prerequisites but the events will focus on modern art, dance, off-broadway theater, opera, live music and dinning. Some events may be expensive (for example, an evening at the Metropolitan Opera) and some may be free (for example, a walking tour of Chelsea galleries). The group is open to couples and singles and might be best suited for those 35 and older with a k …