January Sketchout at the Minnesota State Capitol

What: Sketching, of course!
When: Sunday 20 January 1-4pm 
Where: Minnesota State Capitol. Meet in the rotunda at 1pm and again at 3:45 for a group photo and sharing our sketches.

Sketch by Amber Sausen

The Minnesota State Capitol was built in 1905 and designed by Cass Gilbert. The building underwent a major restoration that was completed in summer 2017. Let's spend an afternoon sketching this beautiful, historic space! More information about the building can be found on the MN Historical Society site. http://www.mnhs.org/capitol

Sketching at Keg and Case Market - Sunday 18 November

sketch by Kar-Keat Chong

Let's explore the new Keg and Case market in St Paul! We will meet by noon at the sitting area inside the building (right side of main entrance, from parking lot) and then again at the same place for the group photo by 2:45pm.

According to the website:
"Located on the historic grounds of the iconic Schmidt Brewery, Keg and Case West 7th Market is a culinary and retail marketplace — a true community hub for the Twin Cities.
Keg and Case is St. Paul’s most exciting eating and drinking project since beer was first brewed here in 1855! Inside the market you'll find a combination of chef-driven restaurants, craft beer and a uniquely curated market brimming with an eclectic mix of regional goods.
Outside, a bustling park is the backdrop for a diverse calendar of music, pop-up markets and events for all seasons. Revitalized and transformed, these welcoming spaces offer the community access to exceptional fare and new experiences with each visit."

Parking is free.
See you all there!

Sketching on Sunday 16 September at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

What: Sketching, of course!
When: Sunday 16 September noon-3pm
Where: Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden; post-sketching gathering at Dunn Bros on Loring Park

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, part of the park system, will be a great place to sketch and have fun, as our group always does! Bring your own chair or stool and lots of water. If it's raining we can always go inside the Walker but please note there is a fee for the Museum. Access to the Sculpture Garden is free and open to the public from 6 am to 12 midnight. USk-TC will meet at noon by the Garden's main entrance, right across the street from the Walker main door. We'll meet there again at for a group photo around 2:45. Then let’s grab a cup of coffee together at the nearby Dunn Brothers on Loring Park, for those who are interested. Dunn Brothers is at 329 W 15th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403. A 5 minute walk from the garden.
Underground parking for the Garden is available on-site at a daily rate of $5. Enter the ramp on Vineland Place at Bryant Avenue.
Accessible parking in the underground ramp is designated near the elevator and entrance.
Free, but limited, on-street parking is available on the surrounding streets (restrictions enforced).
Bike racks and a Nice Ride bike sharing station are located on Groveland Terrace.
Metro Transit bus lines are 4, 6, 12 & 25.

August 19th Sketching at The Bakken Museum Noon-3pm

The Bakken is located on the west side of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis. The property and historic building near the lake offer plenty of sketching opportunities for everyone. https://thebakken.org

Let's meet afterwards for a drink or a pizza at Punch Pizza. Punch is right down the road at 3226 W Lake in the Calhoun Village Shopping Center. https://punchpizza.com/menus/lake-calhoun/

July Sketchout at Arcola Mills, Stillwater

Urban Sketchers Twin Cities July Sketch Meet will be at Arcola Mills, Stillwater. 
VENUE: ARCOLA MILLS, 12905 Arcola Trail N, Stillwater, MN
DATE: Sunday 22nd July 2018
TIME: 1pm to 4pm

The historical site has a restored Mansion which is the centerpiece of the Arcola Mills site. There are walking trails and beautiful riverfront land. The property itself is 55acres, the old abandoned cabins are the only things that are off limits to go inside. But sketchers are welcome to sketch the cabins from a safe distance. 

General Admission to the mansion and walking trails are FREE. There is a guided tour of the historic mansion which costs $5 per person. There is Parking available on site. 

Carpooling for this event is encouraged. Pam will be driving from St. Louis Park and I (Archana) will be driving from Eden Prairie. Anyone looking to get a ride from this side of town is welcome to contact us. Others who are willing to share rides can add their information in the discussions tab in the events page on our Facebook Group.

Thank you Fitzie Heimdah for inviting our group. We look forward to sketching in the beautiful location and recording a piece of Minnesota History in our sketchbooks.

More information regarding the venue can be found at https://arcolamills.org

June Sketchout - Stona Arch Bridge Festival

Urban Sketchers Twin Cities June Sketch Meet will be at the Stone Arch Bridge Festival. The festival itself is great for people sketching but those interested in urbanscapes can get views of downtown Minneapolis across the river. If you want to escape the crowds than crossing the bridge to the Mill Ruins Park can be an option too. There is something for everyone here!


DATE: Saturday 16th June 2018
TIME: 12pm to 3pm

We will meet at the Festival info station at the end of the Stone Arch Bridge at 12 noon. It's circled in black on the map, below. We will return to the same location at 3PM to share our Sketches. 

There is plenty of great art, food, drinks and music. Those who wish to socialise can choose to stay back after 3pm and enjoy the festival as a group.

PARKING: There are plenty of parking garages on either side of the Bridge. Using Apps like Parkopedia or ParkWhiz can be useful to find parking options. It is going to be crowded, so please plan ahead.

Watch: Twin Cities USk enjoy the day at MIA.

Thanks to Gary Bingner of Quasimodo Advertising (quasiland.com) for this video recap of our day at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.