July 9, 2024

On July 9, 2024, AF President Jessica Daryl Winer led Drawing Central Park, a virtual drawing meet-up, in the spirit of fellowship and peaceful observation. We sketched from images of trees and other elements in Central Park. It was fun and relaxing for all! Watch the video above!


April 5, 2024

Diptych painting of trees with text on top

On Friday, April 5, at 11 am, we gathered at the New-York Historical Society to see the exhibition “Kay WalkingStick / Hudson River School.”

Kay is not only an AF member, but is our 2024 Clinedinst medal awardee. In this exhibition, her work is presented in conversation with highlights from New-York Historical’s collection of 19th-century Hudson River School paintings.


December 12, 2023

Our annual Members Meeting took place at the Salmagundi Club. Thank you to those who attended in person or on Zoom.


October 24, 2023

President Jessica Daryl Winer led a conversation with Board Member Sharon Sprung about painting the official portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama.

Below is the video from the event.