Salmagundi DRAW-A-THON
The Salmagundi Club is hosting a Draw-a-thon tonight, January 6-7 from 9pm to 7am. What an exciting event…I can’t wait!
Founded in 1871, the Salmagundi Club is one of the oldest art organizations in the United States. Housed in an historic brownstone mansion in Greenwich Village, New York City, the Club offers programs including art classes, exhibitions, painting demonstrations, and art auctions throughout the year for members and the general public.
The Salmagundi facilities include three galleries, a library, an elegant period parlor, and a restaurant and bar with vintage pool tables. All facilities are available for special events and private rentals.
The Club owns a collection of over 1,500 works of art spanning its 140 year history and has a membership of nearly 850 artists and patrons. Its members have included important American artists such as Thomas Moran, William Merritt Chase, Louis Comfort Tiffany, N.C. Wyeth and Childe Hassam. Today the Club builds on this legacy by providing a center for the resurgence of representational art in America.
Ten Hours of drawing , demos, music, pool, cash bar, pizza and more!
Draw all night and stay for breakfast in the morning. Hosted by the Junior Scholarship Members of the Salmagundi Club. Bring your own materials. Featuring demonstrations by, David Kassan, Leah Lopez & Seth Ruggles Hiler. Entry $20.Drawing: All Night – bring your own materials! Models in assorted long and short poses, with and without costumes. Still Life setup until 3am. Easels are limited so feel free to bring your own.
Demos: 9pm, David Kassan with a portrait, followed by Leah Lopez with an interior scene, and rounded up by Seth Ruggles Hiler with an oversized portrait.
Monotypes: 9pm – 12am
Pool tables after midnight
Munchies and coffee all night long, with a cash bar available.
Please note that participation in each area will be limited according to available space and safety. Email scny.draw.a.thon@gmail.com for more information.
MB
16.04.2012 at 00:44It is great that this event is taking place and there are a number of ‘Draw-a-Thons’ around nowadays. The original (still going strong) was conceived of at Pratt in 1988 by late artist Al Blaustein. It would be nice to acknowledge his contribution.
Stephanie
18.04.2012 at 14:53I had no idea…thanks for mentioning it!