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2025 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Happening Now:
Art Show
Holiday Art Exhibit with bkONE
(Reception: Fri, Dec.13th 2024)
On display until January 10th
Industry City, Brooklyn (NYC)
Gallery exhibit of holiday art, hosted at brooklynONE Productions / Tom Kaine Theatre within Industry City complex.
I have art piece displayed on the wall, from a holiday-themed figure drawing session at Elle Studios, where the model was dressed like an Ice Queen. Among an amazing group of artists with such beautiful variety!
(last chance to see - pickup January 11th)
Live Music/Draw
Open Art Night
Mon, January 27th 7pm
OneCoHK (near Times Sq)
Every six-ish weeks at Open Art Night,
performers showcase their favorite and original songs, music, dance, film, etc.
I sketch live as it happens!
As always, I'll be drawing again, and previous sketches will likely be on display.
(While done for love of art, practice of skill, thrill of live shows and artistic connection...
donations help pave the way to evolve this art form and pursue deeper collaboration.
Further this effort by contributing via Venmo, ongoing Patreon, or other support.)
Figure Drawing
Drink n Draw at Everyone Comics
Tues, January 21st 7-9pm
Queensboro Plaza LIC/NYC
Join the monthly figure drawing session at our local comic book shop in LIC Queens!
Model wears fun, interesting, very artistic and/or comics-themed costumes!
All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time.
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$20 earlybird RSVP, $25 at the door
email jenspenceart at gmail.com
Every 3rd Tues, dates listed on Eventbrite
Casual drinks and snacks are included.
Follow @qns_drink_n_draw
Previously:
Upcoming:
(Events 2024)
Various Places
Various Dates
Mostly LIC/NYC
Curious what came before?
Click here to see the Events page of 2024
and I hope to soon be making a review of the year with highlights & artistic progress!
Poetry & Sketching
Thurs, April 13th at 7pm
Open Art Night in Astoria, Queens
Plan to read poetry and sketch the event.
(Free but may have limited seating)
Poetry & Sketching
Thurs, April 13th at 7pm
Open Art Night in Astoria, Queens
Plan to read poetry and sketch the event.
(Free but may have limited seating)
Figure Drawing
Drink n Draw at Everyone Comics
Tues, February 18th 7-9pm
Queensboro Plaza LIC/NYC
Join the monthly figure drawing session at our local comic book shop in LIC Queens!
Model wears fun, interesting, very artistic and/or comics-themed costumes!
All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time.
​
$20 earlybird RSVP, $25 at the door
email jenspenceart at gmail.com
Every 3rd Tues, dates listed on Eventbrite
Casual drinks and snacks are included.
Follow @qns_drink_n_draw
Indie Comics Fest
MoCCA Art Festival
Sat/Sun March15-16th 11-7/6pm
Manhattan Pavilion W18th & SVA
Biggest independent comics art festival in NYC! Started by the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, now organized by Society of Illustrators, awesome annual event.
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If similar to previous years...
I will be there both days, volunteering and live-sketching the panels and festivities.
Live Music/Draw
Open Art Night
March 2025 TBD
OneCoHK (near Times Sq)
Every six(ish) weeks at Open Art Night,
performers showcase their favorite and original songs, music, dance, film, etc.
I sketch live as it happens!
As always, I'll be drawing again, and previous sketches will likely be on display.
(While done for love of art, practice of skill, thrill of live performance, and connecting with fellow creatives... donations help pave the way to evolve & collaborate. You can further this effort by contributing via Venmo, ongoing Patreon, or other support.)
Figure Drawing
Drink n Draw at Everyone Comics
Tues, March 18th 7-9pm
Queensboro Plaza LIC/NYC
Join the monthly figure drawing session at our local comic book shop in LIC Queens!
Model wears fun, interesting, very artistic and/or comics-themed costumes!
All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time.
​
$20 earlybird RSVP, $25 at the door
email jenspenceart at gmail.com
Every 3rd Tues, dates listed on Eventbrite
Casual drinks and snacks are included.
Follow @qns_drink_n_draw
Indie Comics Fest
Bk. Independent Comics Showcase
Sat/Sun April 26-27 11am-7pm
Industry City (Brooklyn)
Independent comics art festival with tables of various amazing artists.
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Plan to attend and support colleagues. Offering live-sketches and commissions as a wandering artist or TBD involvement.
Comic Con
Comix in the Bronx
Saturday, May 10th 10-5pm
Bronx Community College
Exhibitor table with free coloring pages and mini-comics, sketch trade, and customized drawings for sale.
Family-friendly FREE event!
Open Studios
LIC Arts Open festival including
Sat/Sun, May dates TBD 12-5pm
43-01 22nd St, Studio 352
Details TBD but if the same as previously...
The neighborhood of Long Island City/LIC, Queens (of NYC) is celebrating the arts!
Come visit my art studio, and see all the amazing artists in my building and around the area. Doors will be open 12-5pm both days, plus special events and afterparties nearby for mingling and live-sketching.
(See the 2024 info on Facebook Event)
(Regardless of appearances, my door will be open. But my hope is to reorganize the space effectively, and prepare special giveaways, products, live activities, etc.
You can further this effort by contributing via Venmo, ongoing Patreon, or explore other ways to show support)
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(TBD 2025)
More events to come!
Various places, mostly in LIC/NYC
(stay tuned/collaborate/support)
Look forward to upcoming and ongoing events to finish off the year!
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