Sketchmeet at the National Gallery of Canada

Name: Sketchmeet at the National Gallery of Canada
Start: 2026-04-16T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-16T20:00:00-04:00
Location: 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N, Canada

Schedule

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N, Canada | Ottawa, ON

SCHEDULE:
5:00-5:20 pm: Meeting at the Foyer located inside the building facing the boutique. You may use the Main entrance or Group entrance (see map below in comment in red circle).
5:20-7:40 pm: Sketch throughout the museum wherever we each find inspiration.
7.40-8:00 pm: Throw down and group photo in the Group entrance (see map below in comment, blue cicle).
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Entrance is free on Thursdays
The Museum sketching rules are as follows:
- Paper/sketchbook does not exceed 45 cm x 60 cm (18"x24")
- Only lead graphite pencil can be used
- Erasers are permitted; we ask that visitors be conscientious and collect their eraser debris
- Do not use walls, podiums, paintings or any artwork to draw against
The museum offers foldable stools, located in the Great Hall, that are available to borrow during your visit.
The Group Coat Check, located just off the Foyer, will be available for use by our group at no cost. Coats, backpacks, water bottles, lunch bags, etc. must be left in the Group Coat Check.