Sketching in the Galleries

Family sketching at the de Young

de Young, 2024. Photograph by Cindi Stephan

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Join us for Sketching in the Galleries on select Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm. This free drop-in activity provides all skill levels with a chance to experiment with materials and enjoy the collections from a creative perspective. All materials are provided, including gallery stools.

Dates + locations

  • Sat July 27, Sculpture garden
  • Sat, Aug 3, Gallery 21 + 22
  • Sat, Aug 17, Gallery 4
  • Sat, Aug 24, Gallery 12
  • Sat, Aug 31, Gallery 30
  • Sat, Sep 7, Gallery 16
  • Sat, Sep 14, Gallery 23
  • Sat, Sep 28, Hamon Tower 

Ticket info

Sketching in the Galleries is free and open to the public.

Every Saturday, we offer free general admission for all Bay Area residents. Visitors ages 17 and under always receive free admission to the permanent collection galleries. To ensure your preferred date, advance tickets are recommended.

Contact info

families@famsf.org
415.750.3600


Please note: sketching in our permanent collection galleries outside of this event during public hours is allowed using pencil and a small pad only. Anything more requires permission and a permit. Please see our sketching, copying, and painting rules / permit application for more information. Permit application is not required for Sketching in the Galleries. Materials and gallery stools are a benefit of the event and not provided otherwise.

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