Follow the Ellesaur!
2025 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Happening Now:
Drawing Session
Sketching Salsa
Sat, March 29th 7-9pm
Sunnyside Arts (Queens, NYC)
Organizers of the Salsa party are also hosting a drawing session & dance mingle at the art supply store in Sunnyside, and have again invited me to participate!
Tickets $30 (limited space)
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But I'll aim to share the drawings online and in-person at Open Studios in May!
Live Drawing at Event
ArtExpo New York
Thurs, April 3rd 4pm (of April 3-6)
Pier 36 - 299 South Street
Invited to draw/paint as part of an arts fair, details TBD. (Schedule shows 4pm as a Press Preview, 5-8pm Opening Preview. Arranged to make live art on Thursday, will update with any additional days.)
Live Music/Draw
Open Art Night
Mon, March 31st 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 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, April 15th 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:
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.
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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
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.
Comics Jam
Hangout at Everyone Comics
Wed, March 12th (Evening)
Queensboro Plaza LIC/NYC
Everyone Comics 3rd birthday celebration, (and it's the day after mine too!) Join me and other artists there for an art-making party with store discounts, etc.
Drawing Session
Sketching Salsa
Sat, March 8th 7-9pm
Art Retail Therapy (Queens, NYC)
Organizers of the Salsa party are also hosting a drawing session & dance mingle at the art supply store in Jackson Heights, and have again invited me to participate!
Tickets $30 (limited space - now sold out)
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But I'll aim to share the drawings online and in-person at Open Studios in May!
Live Drawing at Event
Drawing at Sunnyside Salsa party
Sat, March 1st 7-11:30pm
Alewife Brewing (Queens, NYC)
Organizers of the Salsa party are also hosting a drawing session & dance mingle at the art supply store in Jackson Heights, and have again invited me to participate!
Tickets $30 (limited space - now sold out)
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But I'll aim to share the drawings online and in-person at Open Studios in May!
Indie Comics Fest
Comics & Caffeine Fest
Sat, March 1st 12-6pm
Caffeine Underground (Brooklyn)
New independent comics festival in a Bushwick cafe, organized by cartoonist Mindy Indy, with several tables of amazing local artists selling books/related products, and a communal Draw Jam activity.
I won't be formally tabling, but am helping facilitate, providing coloring pages, and available for commissions & collaboration!
FREE admission, purchase food/drink to support the venue.
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Figure Drawing
Long Island City Artists (LIC-A)
Wed, February 12th & 19th, 7pm
The Factory, 30-30 47th Ave
Traditional nude figure drawing session hosted most Wednesdays at the gallery of Long Island City Artists in The Factory.
$20 members / $25 non-members
Drinks & snacks provided.
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I used to participate at the previous location pre-pandemic. Hoping to rebuild the routine: I aim to be there Feb12th,19th, and whatever Wednesdays I can.
(For those checking he calendar, Feb 5th became a photography opening.)
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
Comic Con
Cosmic Con
Sat/Sun February 15-16th
Metropolitan Pavilion, 4th Fl
Creatively, I went as sketch-Press for visually documenting the panel talks, cosplay, and festivities, also in support of exhibitors like Mindy Indy.)
Meet comics creators, buy collectables, enjoy costume contests, etc.
Info online: https://cosmicconny.com/
$22 for1-day, $36 weekend
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Also set up a coloring table on Sunday
with star coloring pages: Full 2-set 4-set along with Valentine's hearts and others.
Live Music/Draw
Open Art Night
Mon, January 27th 7pm
OneCo HK (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.
​
$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
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)
(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)
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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Aiming to attend and support, offer live-sketches and commissions as a wandering artist or TBD involvement.
Live Music/Draw
Open Art Night
Mon, May TBD 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 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.)
Open Studios
LIC Arts Open incl. Open Studios
Sat/Sun, May 17&18 12-5pm
43-01 22nd St, Studio 352
The neighborhood of Long Island City/LIC, Queens (of NYC) is celebrating the arts!
Kickoff party Wed, May 14th location TBD.
That weekend, come visit my studio and meet all the amazing artists in my building and around the area. Open 12-5pm both days, plus special events and afterparties nearby for mingling and live-sketching.
(See prior 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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Figure Drawing
Drink n Draw at Everyone Comics
Tues, May 20th 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
Comic Con
Comix in the Bronx
(Saturday, TBD 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!
(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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