… =) The meetup group was started by myself and some friends to create a community of art gallery visitors who would enjoy coordinated tours of interesting galleries all over NYC, talks at said galleries by owners, artists, and others as well as printed materials - all in exchange for a fee to cover the cost of preparation and materials.

To give art lover the opportunity to visit galleries in NYC and the surrounding communities.

Do you enjoy visiting museums and galleries? Do you like to explore contemporary art, and learn about post-modern artists? Do you have an interested in art history? Do you attend or would like to attend art lectures and panels held by museums and art institutions alike? Do you enjoy the film programs offered by most large museums in New York? Do you  love books, stories, and ideas? Does the life of the mind appeal to you? Would you like to listen to intellectuals, writers, and storytelle …

… Recent and upcoming meetups include an Artists' Talk and Tour in Brooklyn; a show featuring a "mentalist;" the Park Slope Bingo Club; trips to MoMA, the Whitney, the Guggenheim, the Armory Show, and the Museum of the City of New York; art gallery walks; a charity black tie event; a talk by a fashion designer; a cooking class; brunches; and dinner during Restaurant Week. The membership in this group will be capped at a maximum of 75 people and each meetup will have a max of 4-12 attendees dependi …

We exist to support local Artists and for individuals who would like to network in a fun artist friendly environment.

… Members will have the opportunity to participate in gallery walks, studio tours, museum tours, fairs, festivals and cultural tours to Africa, the Caribbean & Latin America and other special events! Membership Terms: Membership in the Art Collectors Network is free and open to collectors from all walks of life. To remain a member in good standing we ask that you post a profile picture of yourself or an art work that you admire. However, please be advised that posting company names, logos, fliers …

Meet with other New Yorkers who love art, visiting galleries and museums, photography - taking and discussing images, having a walk and a stimulating conversation. The group is an extension of Wired New York community into the Meetup.com universe.

This group is for people who want to explore and experience New York's vast cultural offerings with similar adventurers. There are no prerequisites but the events will focus on modern art, dance, off-broadway theater, opera, live music and dinning. Some events may be expensive (for example, an evening at the Metropolitan Opera) and some may be free (for example, a walking tour of Chelsea galleries). The group is open to couples and singles and might be best suited for those 35 and older with a k …

A group for intelligent girls (women?) to connect and make plans. This meetup is run as a group effort - we look to our members to share the opportunity (and burden) of planning events. As our calendar of past meetups shows - we are interested in all types of cultural events: from classic movies, live music, theatre and dance to museums, book signings, walking tours and lectures. We've also gone hiking, ventured to the zoo, watched sporting events, and enjoyed brunches and dinners at some great …

Meet & greet other Fair-Goers and former employees. Share your favorite NY Worlds Fair memories. Show & Tell your souvenir collectibles! Walk the Flushing Meadow Corona Park with Historians and people committed to preserve the historic structures & markers of the NY World's Fairs today! Attend lectures and film screenings about the Worlds Fairs! (yes, they occur frequently).  Get group discounts to World's Fair Collectibles Shows.We hope, at least to begin, to meet monthly at a hotel restaurant …

… We don't take "mellow walks in the park", some of the terrain we'll cover can cause injury, therefore you are responsible for bringing your own proper gear for any meetup.  Members who don't bring proper attire to an event will be turned away.  Here are the main things I feel every hiker should have: Hiking boots (no flip-flops or sneakers!)  Not just for traction, I've encountered many rattlesnakes on trails.  Trust me, you want your foot protected and a good boot will protect your foot from s …

    Because we are smart enough to know how to have fun through unique events! So what are people saying about the New York Brainiacs? "Wow, that event looks AMAZING!", "Oh my, I have never heard of that kind of event before!", "Where do you come up with these ideas, they are incredible" We get together for fun and unique events including lectures, educational events, nature and historical walks, visiting museums, art galleries, cooking classes, festivals, wine tastings, music, s …

  As Featured on: FANGORIA.com Fangoria Long Weekends XOMBA HORROR CHANNEL HORROR HAPPENINGS (1) , (2) , (3) Horror News.Net  - Scream Queenz &   MEETUP.com   We Proudly Support "Scares That Care" Rich who is the founder and Organizer of this group is the state representative for the charity and gladfully gives back through this charity with the Dark Side. WELCOME to the DaRk siDe , The premier New York based Horror group bringing Horror fans from all walks of life together and connect …

Do you live in New York City with tons of culture right in your own backyard, but see Superman Returns and other blockbusters, stuff you could see anywhere? Culture for the Non-Cultured participates in 2-3 cultural activities per month, including theater, art galleries, museums, walking tours, aquariums, and historical homes. Each event gathers together 20-60 people. Usually, we eat afterwards, because nothing builds community like sitting around a table full of calories! **It is policy that the …

Geared toward educating, discussing and learning about Oriental Rugs and Antique Rugs. Each meet-up will be casually held as a walk-thru viewing of Auction house gallerys pre-hammer, including Christies and Sotheby's of Manhattan New York

    Our "Photography for Beginners" Meetup is for anyone and everyone who has a passion for taking photos. In this group we learn from each other and from member and guest professionals in the industry.     Events include organized walk-abouts, galleries, museums, artist studios, seminars, workshops, networking/social events. Learning opportunities include both use of the camera and cutting-edge technology beneficial for commercial and/or artistic purposes. Our main goal is to have loads of fun …