Urban Sketchers (OFFICIAL)
@urbansketchers.bsky.social
🌍 We show the world, one drawing at a time.
#️⃣Tag your on-location sketch #urbansketchers
🔸Join USk programs and activities! Learn how in link👇
https://linktr.ee/urbansketchers
#️⃣Tag your on-location sketch #urbansketchers
🔸Join USk programs and activities! Learn how in link👇
https://linktr.ee/urbansketchers
November Prompts are here!
Sketch what you see, wherever you are.
This month’s prompts celebrate everyday scenes. The ordinary moments that make each place unique.
Share your sketches with #USkNovemberPrompts2025 so we can see your corner of the world.
Sketch what you see, wherever you are.
This month’s prompts celebrate everyday scenes. The ordinary moments that make each place unique.
Share your sketches with #USkNovemberPrompts2025 so we can see your corner of the world.
November 1, 2025 at 3:31 AM
November Prompts are here!
Sketch what you see, wherever you are.
This month’s prompts celebrate everyday scenes. The ordinary moments that make each place unique.
Share your sketches with #USkNovemberPrompts2025 so we can see your corner of the world.
Sketch what you see, wherever you are.
This month’s prompts celebrate everyday scenes. The ordinary moments that make each place unique.
Share your sketches with #USkNovemberPrompts2025 so we can see your corner of the world.
Reposted by Urban Sketchers (OFFICIAL)
The @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social on @urbansketchers.bsky.social founder Gabi Campanario @gabrielcampanario.com -> www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-m...
The Seattle sketcher who started a worldwide movement
A remarkable feat by this Seattle-area artist: His urban sketchers group went from 17 members in 2009 to 299,000 worldwide, in 514 cities and more than 70 countries.
www.seattletimes.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social on @urbansketchers.bsky.social founder Gabi Campanario @gabrielcampanario.com -> www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-m...
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Urban Sketchers is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to serve as Events Director on the USk Executive Board.
Apply by 30 October 2025.
MORE INFO: urbansketchers.org/2025/08/30/c...
Urban Sketchers is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to serve as Events Director on the USk Executive Board.
Apply by 30 October 2025.
MORE INFO: urbansketchers.org/2025/08/30/c...
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Urban Sketchers is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to serve as Events Director on the USk Executive Board.
Apply by 30 October 2025.
MORE INFO: urbansketchers.org/2025/08/30/c...
Urban Sketchers is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to serve as Events Director on the USk Executive Board.
Apply by 30 October 2025.
MORE INFO: urbansketchers.org/2025/08/30/c...
The call for programming is now closed.
We received 213 proposals.Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas.
Selected instructors will be notified the week of 24 November.
👉Check the FAQ + timeline on our website for what’s next.
urbansketchers.org/2025/10/01/t...
We received 213 proposals.Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas.
Selected instructors will be notified the week of 24 November.
👉Check the FAQ + timeline on our website for what’s next.
urbansketchers.org/2025/10/01/t...
October 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The call for programming is now closed.
We received 213 proposals.Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas.
Selected instructors will be notified the week of 24 November.
👉Check the FAQ + timeline on our website for what’s next.
urbansketchers.org/2025/10/01/t...
We received 213 proposals.Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas.
Selected instructors will be notified the week of 24 November.
👉Check the FAQ + timeline on our website for what’s next.
urbansketchers.org/2025/10/01/t...
The Call for Programming is open.📣
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, 15–18 July 2026, and we invite you to be part of shaping the program.
The deadline to apply is 30 September 2025 (09:59 UTC).
👉Full details:
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, 15–18 July 2026, and we invite you to be part of shaping the program.
The deadline to apply is 30 September 2025 (09:59 UTC).
👉Full details:
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
September 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The Call for Programming is open.📣
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, 15–18 July 2026, and we invite you to be part of shaping the program.
The deadline to apply is 30 September 2025 (09:59 UTC).
👉Full details:
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, 15–18 July 2026, and we invite you to be part of shaping the program.
The deadline to apply is 30 September 2025 (09:59 UTC).
👉Full details:
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The Call for Programming is open.
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, 15–18 July 2026, and we invite you to be part of shaping the program.
The deadline to apply is 30 September 2025 (09:59 UTC).
👉Full details
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, 15–18 July 2026, and we invite you to be part of shaping the program.
The deadline to apply is 30 September 2025 (09:59 UTC).
👉Full details
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
September 29, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The Call for Programming is open.
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, 15–18 July 2026, and we invite you to be part of shaping the program.
The deadline to apply is 30 September 2025 (09:59 UTC).
👉Full details
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, 15–18 July 2026, and we invite you to be part of shaping the program.
The deadline to apply is 30 September 2025 (09:59 UTC).
👉Full details
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The CALL FOR PROGRAMMING is open! 📣📣📣
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026. We are seeking proposals for Workshops,
👉For full details and application forms visit our website
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026. We are seeking proposals for Workshops,
👉For full details and application forms visit our website
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
September 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The CALL FOR PROGRAMMING is open! 📣📣📣
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026. We are seeking proposals for Workshops,
👉For full details and application forms visit our website
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026. We are seeking proposals for Workshops,
👉For full details and application forms visit our website
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The CALL FOR PROGRAMMING is open! 📣📣📣
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026. We are seeking proposals for Activities/Demos.
👉For full details and application forms visit
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026. We are seeking proposals for Activities/Demos.
👉For full details and application forms visit
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
September 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The CALL FOR PROGRAMMING is open! 📣📣📣
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026. We are seeking proposals for Activities/Demos.
👉For full details and application forms visit
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026. We are seeking proposals for Activities/Demos.
👉For full details and application forms visit
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The CALL FOR PROGRAMMING is open! 📣📣📣
We are seeking proposals for Lectures.
Lectures allow you to share your own work, research, urban sketching stories, the work of other sketchers, sketching history, or another topic of interest to fellow sketchers.
👉 urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
We are seeking proposals for Lectures.
Lectures allow you to share your own work, research, urban sketching stories, the work of other sketchers, sketching history, or another topic of interest to fellow sketchers.
👉 urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
September 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The CALL FOR PROGRAMMING is open! 📣📣📣
We are seeking proposals for Lectures.
Lectures allow you to share your own work, research, urban sketching stories, the work of other sketchers, sketching history, or another topic of interest to fellow sketchers.
👉 urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
We are seeking proposals for Lectures.
Lectures allow you to share your own work, research, urban sketching stories, the work of other sketchers, sketching history, or another topic of interest to fellow sketchers.
👉 urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The CALL FOR PROGRAMMING is open! 📣📣📣
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026.
We are seeking proposals for Workshops.
Submission deadline: September 30th, 2025 (09:59am UTC).
👉 visit our website
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026.
We are seeking proposals for Workshops.
Submission deadline: September 30th, 2025 (09:59am UTC).
👉 visit our website
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
September 10, 2025 at 4:08 AM
The CALL FOR PROGRAMMING is open! 📣📣📣
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026.
We are seeking proposals for Workshops.
Submission deadline: September 30th, 2025 (09:59am UTC).
👉 visit our website
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026.
We are seeking proposals for Workshops.
Submission deadline: September 30th, 2025 (09:59am UTC).
👉 visit our website
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The CALL FOR PROGRAMMING is open! 📣📣📣
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026. We are seeking proposals for Workshops, Lectures and Activities/Demos.
👉For full details and application forms visit our website
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026. We are seeking proposals for Workshops, Lectures and Activities/Demos.
👉For full details and application forms visit our website
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
September 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The CALL FOR PROGRAMMING is open! 📣📣📣
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026. We are seeking proposals for Workshops, Lectures and Activities/Demos.
👉For full details and application forms visit our website
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toulouse, France on 15–18 July, 2026. We are seeking proposals for Workshops, Lectures and Activities/Demos.
👉For full details and application forms visit our website
urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/i...
The September issue of Drawing Attention is out! ✍😍 Read about the Symposium, demo from Dan Archer, profile of Alan Butler, and so much news! #urbansketching urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/d...
September 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The September issue of Drawing Attention is out! ✍😍 Read about the Symposium, demo from Dan Archer, profile of Alan Butler, and so much news! #urbansketching urbansketchers.org/2025/09/01/d...
Thank you!
73 sketchers from around the globe shared their visions for the USk Reportage Grant 2025. We can’t wait to see which projects will take shape and inspire our community.
Stay tuned. Selected projects will be revealed at the end of October.
#usk #uskreportagegrant #uskeducation
73 sketchers from around the globe shared their visions for the USk Reportage Grant 2025. We can’t wait to see which projects will take shape and inspire our community.
Stay tuned. Selected projects will be revealed at the end of October.
#usk #uskreportagegrant #uskeducation
September 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Thank you!
73 sketchers from around the globe shared their visions for the USk Reportage Grant 2025. We can’t wait to see which projects will take shape and inspire our community.
Stay tuned. Selected projects will be revealed at the end of October.
#usk #uskreportagegrant #uskeducation
73 sketchers from around the globe shared their visions for the USk Reportage Grant 2025. We can’t wait to see which projects will take shape and inspire our community.
Stay tuned. Selected projects will be revealed at the end of October.
#usk #uskreportagegrant #uskeducation
September 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Become our next Events Director! Get details about the position here: urbansketchers.org/2025/08/30/c...
#urbansketching
#urbansketching
September 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Become our next Events Director! Get details about the position here: urbansketchers.org/2025/08/30/c...
#urbansketching
#urbansketching
USk Reportage Grant 📣📣📣
⏳⏰Apply by 31 August 2025 (noon UTC).
Urban Sketchers is now inviting applications to receive a Reportage Grant in 2025.
👉 Visit our website for more information urbansketchers.org/usk-reportag...
⏳⏰Apply by 31 August 2025 (noon UTC).
Urban Sketchers is now inviting applications to receive a Reportage Grant in 2025.
👉 Visit our website for more information urbansketchers.org/usk-reportag...
August 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
USk Reportage Grant 📣📣📣
⏳⏰Apply by 31 August 2025 (noon UTC).
Urban Sketchers is now inviting applications to receive a Reportage Grant in 2025.
👉 Visit our website for more information urbansketchers.org/usk-reportag...
⏳⏰Apply by 31 August 2025 (noon UTC).
Urban Sketchers is now inviting applications to receive a Reportage Grant in 2025.
👉 Visit our website for more information urbansketchers.org/usk-reportag...
Months before the Symposium begins, Justyna and USk Poland team are exploring Poznan to find the best sketching spots close to the Hub, making sure the Symposium experience will be amazing.
#usksymposium2025
#uskpoznan2025
#uskeducation
#usksymposium2025
#uskpoznan2025
#uskeducation
August 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Months before the Symposium begins, Justyna and USk Poland team are exploring Poznan to find the best sketching spots close to the Hub, making sure the Symposium experience will be amazing.
#usksymposium2025
#uskpoznan2025
#uskeducation
#usksymposium2025
#uskpoznan2025
#uskeducation
Education and learning are at the heart of the USk International Symposium - and planning starts well in advance!
Dive behind the scenes as the Education team works to plan this upcoming symposium!
#USkPoznan2025 #USkSymposium2025
#USkEducation
Dive behind the scenes as the Education team works to plan this upcoming symposium!
#USkPoznan2025 #USkSymposium2025
#USkEducation
August 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Education and learning are at the heart of the USk International Symposium - and planning starts well in advance!
Dive behind the scenes as the Education team works to plan this upcoming symposium!
#USkPoznan2025 #USkSymposium2025
#USkEducation
Dive behind the scenes as the Education team works to plan this upcoming symposium!
#USkPoznan2025 #USkSymposium2025
#USkEducation
Urban Sketchers is now inviting applications to receive a Reportage Grant in 2025 📣📣📣. The winning proposals will be awarded a grant of up to 400 USD to cover expenses related to the project.
* Closing date for applications noon UTC 31 August 2025.
👉 urbansketchers.org/usk-reportag...
* Closing date for applications noon UTC 31 August 2025.
👉 urbansketchers.org/usk-reportag...
August 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Urban Sketchers is now inviting applications to receive a Reportage Grant in 2025 📣📣📣. The winning proposals will be awarded a grant of up to 400 USD to cover expenses related to the project.
* Closing date for applications noon UTC 31 August 2025.
👉 urbansketchers.org/usk-reportag...
* Closing date for applications noon UTC 31 August 2025.
👉 urbansketchers.org/usk-reportag...
Reposted by Urban Sketchers (OFFICIAL)
Not my photo but I’m in this photo holding up my art. So is @c-anna-da.bsky.social. Urban Sketching is worldwide and this is the #Vancouver chapter (at the Powell Street Festival
August 4, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Not my photo but I’m in this photo holding up my art. So is @c-anna-da.bsky.social. Urban Sketching is worldwide and this is the #Vancouver chapter (at the Powell Street Festival
Reposted by Urban Sketchers (OFFICIAL)
✏️🎨🖊️
If you're an urban sketcher, or care to sketch the place you live, @urbansketchers.bsky.social has a new calendar of daily prompts for you! Follow their profile for more.
I've added ALT text to it in the comments section of the #BlueSkyArtShowsss list pinned to my page for those who need it.
If you're an urban sketcher, or care to sketch the place you live, @urbansketchers.bsky.social has a new calendar of daily prompts for you! Follow their profile for more.
I've added ALT text to it in the comments section of the #BlueSkyArtShowsss list pinned to my page for those who need it.
August Prompts are here! 📣
This month is particularly special, because it is when the USk International Symposium will be held in Poznan! but you don’t need to be at the Symposium to follow the prompts you can do them from anywhere! 🎨🖌️
👉 Share your on location sketches with #USkAugustPrompts2025
This month is particularly special, because it is when the USk International Symposium will be held in Poznan! but you don’t need to be at the Symposium to follow the prompts you can do them from anywhere! 🎨🖌️
👉 Share your on location sketches with #USkAugustPrompts2025
August 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
✏️🎨🖊️
If you're an urban sketcher, or care to sketch the place you live, @urbansketchers.bsky.social has a new calendar of daily prompts for you! Follow their profile for more.
I've added ALT text to it in the comments section of the #BlueSkyArtShowsss list pinned to my page for those who need it.
If you're an urban sketcher, or care to sketch the place you live, @urbansketchers.bsky.social has a new calendar of daily prompts for you! Follow their profile for more.
I've added ALT text to it in the comments section of the #BlueSkyArtShowsss list pinned to my page for those who need it.
August Prompts are here! 📣
This month is particularly special, because it is when the USk International Symposium will be held in Poznan! but you don’t need to be at the Symposium to follow the prompts you can do them from anywhere! 🎨🖌️
👉 Share your on location sketches with #USkAugustPrompts2025
This month is particularly special, because it is when the USk International Symposium will be held in Poznan! but you don’t need to be at the Symposium to follow the prompts you can do them from anywhere! 🎨🖌️
👉 Share your on location sketches with #USkAugustPrompts2025
July 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM
August Prompts are here! 📣
This month is particularly special, because it is when the USk International Symposium will be held in Poznan! but you don’t need to be at the Symposium to follow the prompts you can do them from anywhere! 🎨🖌️
👉 Share your on location sketches with #USkAugustPrompts2025
This month is particularly special, because it is when the USk International Symposium will be held in Poznan! but you don’t need to be at the Symposium to follow the prompts you can do them from anywhere! 🎨🖌️
👉 Share your on location sketches with #USkAugustPrompts2025
Reposted by Urban Sketchers (OFFICIAL)
Fourteen years ago today I was in Lisbon for the 2nd Urban Sketching Symposium, which was twice as big as the first in Portland (but still a lot smaller than they are now, still relatively intimate). It was such a great experience, learned so much, met a lot of sketchers.
July 22, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Fourteen years ago today I was in Lisbon for the 2nd Urban Sketching Symposium, which was twice as big as the first in Portland (but still a lot smaller than they are now, still relatively intimate). It was such a great experience, learned so much, met a lot of sketchers.
Reposted by Urban Sketchers (OFFICIAL)
I'm happy to say that the sketches I made in Rome have been selected for an urban sketching exhibition this fall in Mestre, near Venice. Matite in Viaggio , 15th edition, 2025.
You can find more here : www.tumblr.com/blog/alessan...
#urbansketches #urbansketchers #traditionalsketches #rome
You can find more here : www.tumblr.com/blog/alessan...
#urbansketches #urbansketchers #traditionalsketches #rome
July 25, 2025 at 6:51 AM
I'm happy to say that the sketches I made in Rome have been selected for an urban sketching exhibition this fall in Mestre, near Venice. Matite in Viaggio , 15th edition, 2025.
You can find more here : www.tumblr.com/blog/alessan...
#urbansketches #urbansketchers #traditionalsketches #rome
You can find more here : www.tumblr.com/blog/alessan...
#urbansketches #urbansketchers #traditionalsketches #rome
HATS OFF TO OUR FACULTY!
Our instructors share unique styles and perspectives with the Urban Sketchers community. Some offer books, tools, or other items individually.
Feel free to follow them on social media or DM them here to learn more.
#USkPoznan2025 #USkSymposium2025
Our instructors share unique styles and perspectives with the Urban Sketchers community. Some offer books, tools, or other items individually.
Feel free to follow them on social media or DM them here to learn more.
#USkPoznan2025 #USkSymposium2025
July 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
HATS OFF TO OUR FACULTY!
Our instructors share unique styles and perspectives with the Urban Sketchers community. Some offer books, tools, or other items individually.
Feel free to follow them on social media or DM them here to learn more.
#USkPoznan2025 #USkSymposium2025
Our instructors share unique styles and perspectives with the Urban Sketchers community. Some offer books, tools, or other items individually.
Feel free to follow them on social media or DM them here to learn more.
#USkPoznan2025 #USkSymposium2025