de Young Event

Sketching in the Galleries

Family sketching at the de Young

de Young, 2024. Photograph by Cindi Stephan

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 and ages with a chance to experiment with materials and enjoy the collections from a creative perspective. All materials are provided, including gallery stools.

Dates + locations

  • April 25, Gallery 50a + 60

  • May 2, Gallery 40 

  • May 9, Gallery 23

  • May 23, Gallery 11

  • May 30, Gallery 30 

  • June 13, Gallery 13

  • June 20, Gallery 17

  • June 27, Gallery 11

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Participant quotes

Amazing experience. Such a welcoming way to experience art in a busy world.

Especially for our kids, it was a good opportunity to know the museum is a fun place!

Meditative and relaxing.

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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.

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