Astoria Art Center

Third Thursday Artist Meetup

📅 Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Third Saturday Figure Drawing

📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Intro to Watercolor: Animals and Pets

📅 Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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A Walking Tour of Astoria Through Drawings by Alan Rand

📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Exhibition of color pencil drawings documenting the immense variety and culture of Astoria, capturing the neighborhood from the Steinway & Sons factory to the Museum of the Moving Image.

Third Saturday Figure Drawing

📅 Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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Uninstructed 2-hour figure drawing session with a live model. All models will be clothed. The posing schedule includes (4) 2 minute poses, (4) 3 minute poses, 10 minute break, (4) 5 minute poses, 10 minute break, (2) 10 minute poses, 10 minute break, and (1) 20 minute pose.

Third Thursday Artist Meetup

📅 Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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A monthly artist group meeting where artists can present their work, provide feedback, and get to know fellow artists in the community. 6 formal presentation spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each presentation slot is 10 minutes including feedback. Remaining time for mingling.

Block Printed Greeting Cards

📅 Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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Drawing for Kids Ages 9+

📅 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM

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Students will learn how to break down objects into basic shapes and combine forms through copying approachable, skill-building exercises. Students will progress to studying value (light and shadow), composition, and color theory by drawing from still lifes. Led by Natasha Fishelson, founder of Astoria Art Center. Parents and guardians are encouraged to hang out and observe.

Intro to Watercolor: Painting Snow

📅 Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM

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