USk News

  Remember to select FULL SCREEN. To read Drawing Attention as a scrollable pdf, click HERE. Drawing Attention, the official zine of the Urban Sketchers organization, communicates and promotes official USk workshops, symposiums, sketchwalks, news and events; shares news about USk chapters; and educates readers about the practice of on-location sketching.

  Last year, our Urban Giving Tuesday campaign was a resounding success! Let’s keep that creative momentum going with our 2025 “Fill the Palette” fundraiser, running December 2–31. When you donate to Urban Sketchers, you help advance our mission to see the world, one drawing at a time. Your generosity supports vital resources for local […]

  Remember to select FULL SCREEN. To read Drawing Attention as a scrollable pdf, click HERE. Drawing Attention, the official zine of the Urban Sketchers organization, communicates and promotes official USk workshops, symposiums, sketchwalks, news and events; shares news about USk chapters; and educates readers about the practice of on-location sketching.  

Do you dream of bringing sketchers together from all corners of the world, turning city streets into classrooms, plazas into meeting halls, and everyday moments into unforgettable shared experiences? Urban Sketchers is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to serve as Events Director on the USk Executive Board. This is a leadership role with significant […]

The official Symposium merch is now available in the USK shop    Get your #USKpoznan2025 merch now! Shop HERE   How to Order: All items in the Urban Sketchers Shop are made to order through Printful’s print-on-demand service. Simply select your product, choose your size or variant, and complete your purchase securely. Delivery: Orders are […]

  Here is a little about each event: Colombo, Sri Lanka Retaining the City July 2025 – February 2026 A public-facing sketching initiative that invites the Urban Sketchers community and the general public to engage with the vanishing landmarks and neighborhoods. Over eight months (from July 2025 to February 2026), we will host four public […]

  Are you an organized and creative individual with a passion for urban sketching? Urban Sketchers is looking for a Shop Manager to help maintain and grow our online store. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys managing online sales, tracking shop performance, and ensuring the store remains fresh and engaging for our global […]

Are you passionate about building connections, fostering community relationships, and expanding the reach of the Urban Sketchers organization?  We are looking for a dynamic and driven Outreach Coordinator to help us expand our mission and engage with diverse communities. If you are passionate about supporting the USk vision and have the ability to think strategically, […]

Drawing Attention, the official zine of the Urban Sketchers organization, communicates and promotes official USk workshops, symposiums, sketchwalks, news and events; shares news about USk chapters; and educates readers about the practice of on-location sketching. Remember to select FULL SCREEN. To read Drawing Attention as a scrollable pdf, click HERE        

  Urban Sketchers has reached a major milestone: 500 officially recognized local chapters across the globe. A testament to the strength of this creative and inclusive community.   Powered by Local Leadership From Auckland to Buenos Aires, Paraty to Poland, local chapters are the heart of Urban Sketchers. These self-organized groups bring people together to […]

The Poznań Symposium is only two months away and USk Poland have compiled a useful guide to getting around in Poznań — from visas and money to public transport and general safety. Check out the guide here. The Poznań guide also gives you some highlights of the city, including great food and drink and local […]

  Rapha Pinheiro https://www.raphapinheiro.com/ https://www.instagram.com/raphacpinheiro/   Rapha Is an architect, illustrator, and comic artist in Brazil who brings a visual storytelling perspective to capture “slices of life” in urban environments.     Symposium goal: “An idea I have for covering the USK Symposium is to focus on the reactions of people who encounter urban sketchers at […]