RACINE — The Spectrum School of the Arts and Community Gallery has partnered with Urban Sketchers Racine to offer Summer Sketching at Spectrum. This program will be held in the East Building of the DeKoven Center, 2000 Wisconsin Ave., according to a June 17 press release.
What to expect at Summer Sketching at Spectrum
“Adults and children (ages 9 and up) are welcome to bring their choice of sketching media and meet in the gallery to touch base with a few ‘Sketch Guides’ to point out various places to sketch both inside and outside on the grounds of DeKoven,” the press release reads.
Extra materials will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own drawing supplies.
Program dates and times
- June 23: 1 to 4 p.m.
- July 28: 1 to 4 p.m.
- Aug. 25: 1 to 4 p.m.
This program is a prelude to Sketch Racine 2024, as well as Spectrum Gallery’s special “Sketcher’s Exhibit,” which will be open to the public 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 7.
Sketch Racine 2024
This weekend-spanning event from Sept. 6 through 8 takes participants all across Racine County. Participants will visit locations such as the Eco-Justice Center, 7133 Michna Road, and the Racine Harbor Overlook to be inspired for their artworks.
There will also be food at several locations, including pizza, tapas and Kringle. Vegan and gluten-free options will be available, according to the event website.
Registration for this event is $75 per person, with an additional $25 fee to purchase a themed t-shirt, the website reads.
To read the full schedule, or to register for the event, click here.
About Urban Sketchers Racine
This group was created in June 2022 for Racine and Kenosha residents to share artwork inspired by their cities, according to their Facebook page.
Urban Sketchers Racine’s visions and values are also listed on the page:
- We draw on location, indoors of (sic) out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
- Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live and where we travel.
- Our drawings are a record of time and place.
- We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
- We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
- We support each other and draw together.
- We share our drawings online.
- We show the world, one drawing at a time.
The group meets at least once a month. They also have an Instagram, @UrbanSketchersRacine.
To read more about them or to join their Facebook group, click here.
For more information about Spectrum School of the Arts and Community Gallery, visit their website or call Denise Zingg at 262-634-4345.
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