Special Meetup.....with an Exhibition in April 2025!

Name: Special Meetup.....with an Exhibition in April 2025!
Start: 2024-09-19T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-19T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Burnham Park Yacht Club

Schedule

Thu Sep 19 2024 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Burnham Park Yacht Club | Chicago, IL

Special Sketching Event this Thursday, September 19th!!! - We are expecting another big turnout!
On September 19th from 5:00-7:30pm we will be meeting at the Burnham Park Yacht Club (1500 S. Linn White Dr.) This special meetup is made possible by James Broughton (who will also be present). James has again, graciously invited us to sketch in and around the Club. BUT THIS TIME OUR SKETCHES/PAINTINGS WILL BE PART OF AN EXHIBITION WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE END OF APRIL FOR ONE MONTH. There will be an opening night exhibition gathering. James and I will curate the show. There are many details to work out and we’ll keep everyone posted. Step one is to create sketches/paintings for the exhibition from this Thursday’s Meetup. Note: If you do NOT want to be in the exhibition, you do not have to enter.
Here are some details about Thursday’s meetup. If you have any questions, please ask!
1) Meetup time is 5:00-7:30pm. If you want to arrive early to sketch/paint outside of the Club, please do so. I will arrive about an hour early. Coming early is a good idea since it will give you more time to work on your sketch, especially those of you who have to setup easels. The club closes at 10pm. The Kitchen around 9pm.
2) James has reserved the Bar for us. If you want to eat Dinner that is also an option.
3) Parking: There is a lot just north of the Club in which to park. The access code is 8083# (don’t forget the pound sign) You can also walk or bike to the Club.
4) Since we are non-members, drink and food orders are credit card only. Alternatively, James has offered to put our entire bill on his monthly tab and we could reimburse him in cash or via Zelle. Note: There is a 10% “club charge” added to all orders, a peculiarity of how the club’s accounting is done, but everyone needs to know that prices are effectively 10% higher than what is shown on the menu. The club charge is not a gratuity. People have raved about the food the last time we visited.
5) I suggest bringing a chair and a light jacket. If it rains, we can sketch inside but still have great views.
6) I plan on staying past 7:30 because the sunset looking West is absolutely stunning (pray for the sun’s presence!) – We will execute the “Throwdown” at 7:30pm. Maybe earlier since it gets darker earlier. If you stay afterwards we can all have conversations about the exhibition, etc.
7) Again, there are many details to workout. I will be asking questions like, do you or do you not want to be a part of the Exhibition? If so, will you be selling your work? (you don’t have to) Will you sell your original piece or a high quality print? Etc.
I have been wanting to showcase/exhibit the group’s work because I believe the work you all create is beautiful and your individual styles are truly amazing. This vision is now coming to fruition and I’m super excited.
We meet every Thursday at the same time and different location, sketch for 2hrs, and throwdown! This group is casual and laid back. All skill levels are welcome. We gather, observe, create, and have fun! Any questions just ask! Hope to see you all soon. We follow USk Chicago rules. If you want to be part of our WhatsApp group, DM me!