Attention all SUNY Albany students, this is a group for people who have any interest in any kind of art. I am starting this in hopes of creating an alliance to help support artists in my community. I hope the students of SUNY Albany will join me in fighting to strengthen laws that protect artists, improve artist working conditions and protect free speech. On a larger scale, this group will be one step in the right direction and hopefully help artists all over the country. We will get together, …

Join our group for a fun social experience while you enhance your artistic ability. Sip on a glass of wine, sit back, relax, and meet new people. We have painting classes, drawing, crafts, and much more. You don’t need any previous experience to join just bring a great attitude, get ready for some laughs and you may just discover your inner Picasso!

The thing Artists and Activists have in common is a passion for their work. I hope to mesh these passions in this group. Art, political and social activism have long been happy bedfellows. Think of Picasso’s Guernica Night, Susan Crile’s Abu Graib series, and more locally to Connecticut, the Cycle of Terror and Tragedy, September 11 by Graydon Parrish housed at the New Britain Museum of American Art. As they say, a picture says a thousand words and what better way to convey these kinds of messag …

Welcome! Musicians in the Amherst/Northampton  interested in playing in chamber ensembles are invited to join this group to  find  other musicians with similar musical Interests  and goals. Members should have a basic knowledge of their instrument and how to read music. If you are a good musician who  hasn't  played much or any chamber music,  you are certainly welcome to join. There may some aspects of playing chamber music e.g., sight reading, that may be new to you, but you can certainly st …

New England is filled with talent, and The New England Film and Music Collaborative wants to help put that talent into the Spotlight! The New England Film and Music Collaborative mission is to assist and promote New England Entertainment - Filmmakers, Screenwriters, Actors, Producers, and Musicians. Pooling together resources from all over New England, we help Film Makers find resources such as Actors, Extras, Locations, Music, Promotional Opportunities and other Services. Local Films should fe …

Meet with others in your local area who love Art and make art as their profession whether full time or part time. All forms of Art, including painters, photographers, sculptors, conceptual artists, performance artists, filmmakers, graphic designers, etc. to discuss techniques, share critiques, and offer gallery/exhibiting advice. ***Be sure to check out our new pages in the about section which include a growing list of resources for your use such as links to museums, artist opportunities and …

Come taste and learn about wine! Each class we taste and talk about 8-12 wines. Typically we open a bubbly, 4 reds, 4 whites and 2 or more desserts. The balance of each changes with the weather and interest of those present that day. There is a small fee of $5 each class to help pay for the wines tasted. But keep in mind we usually taste about $200 worth of wine. For Love of Wine was created my classical/jazz musicians Allan Von Schenkel and Kristen Williams ... who decided what they really …

The series “Sunset Sundays” which will be held every Sunday, will feature a rotating house band followed by some of the best local and national roster of musicians. Music will range from Classic Rock /Funk / Blues / Jazz / Country, so join us as we show why Beacon is the hot spot for live music. Come out to play, sing, dance, listen, or just come to enjoy the atmosphere. Drink and Food specials will be offered. We also want to post other Open Mic Jam in the area.

Examine the art of song writing with an emphasis on literary lyrics. Listen to and discuss the music and lyrics of musicians like Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, PJ Harvey and Bob Dylan.

The Alvin T. Smith Foundation™ is a subsidiary of the Circle’s Edge Inc.™, a 501c3 art group whose mission is to dispel myths about ability levels and self worth via artistic and creative educational campaigns. The Alvin T. Smith Foundation™ consists of a Historical Collection as well as a Memorial Fund. The Alvin T. Smith Historical Collection consists of articles, essays, props and artwork, pictures, and much more. Alvin T. Smith, an honored member of the U.S. Air Force, a faithful member o …

Be the artist of your life, We are about new friendships through the common interest of art and creativity! Creativity is not valued in this society, but it should be.  It is time to strengthen that part of our brains, and express ourselves as a community and as individuals. Help yourself find a new quality of life. Live Out Loud!!!

STUDIO TWO is ANTONIA ART's home for the performing arts DANCE,  MUSIC, POETRY & THEATER. This is our Meetup group for the Music Open Mic. The Music Open Mic is held at the Bean Runner Cafe Located at 201 South Division Street, Peekskill, NY – 914.737.1701 Please come out and share your talents or enjoy those of others.  Join our MeetUp to stay informed about upcoming events. Thanks and welcome! Scarlet Antonia - Director, Antonia Arts at Studio Two

An informal group of UKULELE enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels who play or, want to learn to play the Ukulele. Learn from more experienced players & help those with less experience. Share songs, playing tips while meeting other ukulele lovers. Why play the ukulele?  The ukulele is the happiest, most accessible, and easiest string instrument to learn. Also, ukulele is the perfect sing along instrument.  Simply put, the ukulele is fun to play!

Meet-ups and Workshops will center around various topics including Singing and Voice Techniques, Jam Sessions, Songwriting, Showcasing Talent, Starting a Band, Playing Out, The Art of Improvisation & Creativity, Carving Out Practice Time, Musical Retreats, Recording in a Studio, and using such programs as Garage Band and Pro-Tools. The group setting encourages learning and sharing of knowledge you have gained over the years, as well as peer to peer networking. There will be plenty of opportuniti …

Are you Creative? Do you feel like Connecticut is draining your creativity, fast? You are not alone!!! Join this group and find other creative individuals living in Connecticut who are tired of the 9-5 and looking to make a living off of or share their creativity. Together we can inspire one another!

Join this group to meet and shoot with other shutterbugs as we work our way through the newest gear, swap tips and techniques, share our images and stories --- and have fun doing it! Don't have an expensive DSLR? That's okay, as long as you enjoy shooting and meeting other photographers - you are more than welcome. Have a question about where to get the best sunrise shot in the area? Have a question about how to photograph at the race track? Have a question about post-processing your images? Thi …

Calling all creatives in Western Connecticut! This is a group for anyone who loves visual, performing, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, poetry, history, culture, etc. All skills and areas of interests are welcome. We select an eclectic mix of arts and cultural events happening in Northern Fairfield County to Meetup! We try to mix it up to peak everyone's interest. Come out and meet other creatives to network, build partnerships, collaborations, create. Come on get inspired! Coordinated by t …

Albany-area composers, let's get together to discuss the complexities of our craft! Since launching in Fall 2011, this group has expanded to include composers from all over the region.  We meet and talk about music, theory, software, and equipment, listen to each other's music, and share advice, support, and snacks.  In May 2012 we organized our first concert of members' original compositions - which was a rousing success!

A small group of women, referred to as the "Ladies Who Uke" were taking lessons with Killian Mansfield in 2009. Killian passed away in August, 2009, following a 5-year cancer battle. After that, George Koury, a very talented ukulele player (and Tiny Tim's cousin) -- also a dear friend of Killian's -- graciously offered to guide the group. We continue to meet to share ukulele music and basic techniques. We welcome ukulele enthusiasts of ALL ages to play a wide range of music together. If we meet …

From the pulps to the classics, we'll be focusing on two things: fiction, food, and fun. Okay, THREE things. Join us for fine dining and lively debate as we explore issues of story, structure, theme, and character, as well as some of the more interesting menus in and around the Beacon area.

A monthly meeting of Veterans with passions for art, film-making, writing, photography and everything else. The group will meet, share and give creative feedback, and collaborate on projects if desired.