USk News

  Thank you for celebrating USkWeek2025 with us. Whether you shared a sketch, hosted a meetup, or followed along from afar, you are part of this global community. We invite you to help us keep the momentum going. Urban Sketchers is a global nonprofit run by volunteers, powered by community, and supported by people like you. […]

  Today marks the final day of #USkWeek2025, and we’re closing with something truly special: a look at the Urban Sketchers Internatioanal Symposium, our biggest global gathering. Each year, the Symposium brings together hundreds of artists from around the world for an unforgettable sketching experience—filled with learning, laughter, and connection. In the slides below, we […]

Urban Sketchers builds a global classroom without walls. From hands-on workshops to global grants and storytelling programs, we support sketchers at every stage of their journey. In today’s slides, we explore the many ways USk fosters growth: through Regional Event Grants that bring sketchers together, Reportage Grants that support visual storytelling, the Emerging Storytellers program, […]

  Urban Sketchers is powered by people.  From volunteers, coordinators, instructors, correspondents, chapter admins, event hosts, editorial content team, advisers, board members, and everyone else in between, it’s the humans behind the scenes who keep our movement alive and growing. In today’s slides and volunteer page, we invite you to meet the many faces behind USk—from our […]

Creativity thrives through collaboration. On May 4, we highlight the partners, sponsors, and creative allies who have stood alongside Urban Sketchers through the years. Check out the videos, quotes, and thank-yous below. Partnerships from every organization, vendor, and individual help us grow—and we’re grateful for every one.     Want to partner with us?  Email […]

On May 3, we recognize the many ways people support the Urban Sketchers movement—from buying merch to donating and sharing stories that help build awareness and connection. In these slides, we spotlight why support matters and the tangible impact donors have on the growth of our programs. Explore the slides below. Want to get involved? […]

What holds the Urban Sketchers community together across borders and languages? On May 2, we spotlight the heart of USk: our shared mission, values, and commitment to inclusivity and wellbeing. You’ll also hear from a member who found community, belonging, and personal meaning through sketching with USk. Want to connect with a chapter near you?  […]

  Today we honor our beginnings. From Flickr posts to a worldwide community, Urban Sketchers grew from a simple idea: drawing the world, one sketch at a time.   Watch Gabi on the Birth of Urban Sketchers:   Before it was a movement, Urban Sketchers was a spark—a few sketches, a Flickr group, and a […]

International Urban Sketchers Week is a global celebration of our community—an invitation for everyone to draw together, from wherever they are in the world. From May 1–7, chapters, sketchers, and supporters across continents will take part by sharing sketches, hosting events, joining live content, and telling stories that connect us all through art. .    […]

Are you a people person with a knack for building connections and fostering a sense of community? Urban Sketchers is on the lookout for a Volunteer Coordinator to play a key role in supporting our vibrant community of volunteers. If you’re passionate about urban sketching and thrive in creating a welcoming environment, we’d love to […]

Urban Sketchers is on the hunt for a new Treasurer. The Treasurer is a key member of the organization’s Executive Board and will be involved in strategic planning as well as the day-to-day financial operations.  Urban Sketchers’ current Treasurer, Kris Mordecai, will provide onboarding and transition for the new treasurer.  Role Overview:  The Treasurer is […]

The USK Regional Event Grant Program will provide a regional chapter team with up to $2,000 (USD) to promote urban sketching through your chapter and connect the community of sketchers around your location.  APPLY HERE Join us on YouTube April 12, 12 PM UTC! REWATCH HERE What are USk Regional Events?    USk Regional Events […]