The concept behind this Meetup is not a new one; artists have always collaborated with one another to stoke their creative fires by reacting artistically to each others work. In this case, the idea is for each artist to bring a sketchbook, begin a drawing, then have that sketchbook rotated through everyone else at the table, allowing the other artists to add to, and finish the drawing. You don't have to be a good artist to participate; the end result will be interesting no matter what, and even …

Artists love to create artwork, but promoting our work can be a tedious task. This group is a group for serious artists who would like to help support each other to reach out and show our work to the public, contact art consultants, museums and galleries and create promotional materials for their work. We will meet twice a month for work sessions with our laptops and ideas. Come with any tips you would like to share. Membership in our group will also give you the opportunity to network with fell …

This gathering in a cool lounge setting of poetry enthusiasts (and anyone else who loves this music) progressive, upbeat people who love Inspirational, Devotional, Neo-Soul, the music genre that fuses contemporary R&B, 1970s style soul, jazz, and elements of alternative-hip hop, as well as Spoken Word. You are of African to Asian descent, European to Eskimo, Latino to Lebanese, and everything in between. While you chat with great people, listen to the recorded grooves of everyone from Nicois Mus …

For portfolio-builders of the 3D world. For practitioners and artists who work with physical reality who wish to document the current state of their art with an out-of-the-box photographer or videographer. We assemble physical artists realm of dancers, practitioners of yoga, cosmeticians, performance artists, street ?? (fill in the rest and keep going...) This is a group of dream-state artists who manufacture art. Sorry, but there will be no "found art" involved, as there are already many groups …

Mixing drawing, yoga, camping and more! Want to draw the human figure? Non instructional sessions that enable artists to draw from a life model, either full figure draped/un-draped or portrait. Basically whatever the artist wants and demands. Bring own drawing materials and equipment to comfortably draw the life model during the 3 hour sessions. This session will be created based upon interest and demand of artists seeking to have opportunities to draw.

Master the art of photography and lighting by learning the correct way to use natural lighting, hot lights, and studio flash when shooting the human form, at our photography studio that's located inside our huge factory building. We are also planning on holding a variety of different group shoots and workshops (both studio and outdoors), in many different styles, such as: fashion, editorial, casual, glamour, gothic, and artistic. We are open to all levels of experience, from professionals to …

This group is for anyone who loves makeup. Whether you're a newbie or pro, or if makeup is a hobby or profession. If you spend way too much money on makeup, and way too much time online watching YouTube beauty videos or reading blogs. Whether your into hauls, tutorials, etc. this group is for you :) Let's meet up and mingle! We can go out for drinks, go shopping, attend beauty workshops, have sessions where we practice and enhance our skills and give each other makeovers, anything! If your into …

We are here to connect people in various aspects of the music industry in Maryland, DC, Virginia and beyond. Music professionals, aspiring artists, singers, writers, producers, engineers. State-of-the-art digital recording studio, rehearsal facility, great producers, talented singers, songwriters, publicists, musicians, newbies and professionals all under one roof. Please visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/breasiastudios and become a fan.

NO MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, only a willingness to learn and have fun with martial arts. Our goal is to learn from each other and grow in our understanding and practice of martial arts and to have fun with other martial artists. Anyone with an interest in learning and sharing knowledge of martial arts is welcome to join. This is not a martial arts school and we do not teach a specific style. Rather, we hope that our members will teach and learn from each other and make some friends while …

Located in the Baltimore Arts District (128 West North Ave - 21201), Graffiti Warehouse is a 3 floor, 14000 square foot venue dedicated exclusively to photography, and street art / graffiti. We invite photographers, artists, and models from all over the world to take advantage of this incredibly unique space! For photographers / filmmakers, we offer hourly rates for shooting in the warehouse and we also have membership deals. In addition, we host monthly events for models and photographers! More …

This Meetup group is for Photographers, Models, Makeup Artists, Clothing Designers, Artist and anyone interested in modeling and photography in the District, Maryland and Virginia (DMV).  The purpose is to give members hands-on experience working with models and other photographers in varies settings and locations. We will hold Meetups to learn and share different techniques in lighting, posing, and the different styles of modeling. I am hoping this will create a strong network of people interes …

Smooth Jazz Enthusiasts Will Now Be Able To Enjoy Talented Independent & National Jazz Artist in Beautiful Prince George's County, MD With the demise of Smooth Jazz Radio Stations around the country, and while others sit around and talk about "what can we do", "how can we keep the smooth jazz genre alive", and how can we get the Independent and younger artist heard, etc, someone has stopped talking, and is stepping up to do it all. That someone is Mastermind Entertainment along with Blog Talk Ra …

This is a group where everyone can share information and techniques, collaborate artistically and create great visual images. Join us to meet diverse, supportive, visual artists with a wide range of experiences to share. Foster personal growth and establish new connections as you become part of a vibrant photo community. We have access to facilities and equipment that can expand your technical expertise as well as challenge and facilitate your artistic vision...; and, a gallery to display the wo …

How often have you missed an event because you saw it in the paper the day after a performance, or already had plans?  This Meetup group was formed to help you find all sorts of Baltimore classical voice performances in one spot, and share them with friends.  We'll post opera, recitals, cabaret, and choral performances of interest to our membership. Performance artists range from established professional companies to emerging artists, at a variety of prices to match your interests and wallet.  W …

Baltimore's Glamour Nude Photography Meetup Group is the region's premier model and photographer networking group. We bring you the nation's top glamour, fetish, and artistic models on a regular basis for both location and studio workshops. We have been running these informally for over a year, but it is time to make things easier on everyone now that the ranks of attendees has grown considerably. Our events are hardly the workshops put on by everyone else. We realize that your time and money is …

ART HAUS is a studio space to bring creative people together on a regular basis. Often artists need the commitment of a "weekly class" to help set aside time for our creative endeavors, ART HAUS hopes to facilitate your commitment.  The studio will serve as a social environment for group critiques and exposure to other innovative perspectives and possible collaborations as you work on your own projects each week. Optional Instruction for Beginner/Advanced Artists Individual Instruction with emp …

Got an idea for the next great mobile app, web service or product?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or create a new start up venture, here is your opportunity. Just Dev …

Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or create a new start up venture, here is your opportunity. Just D …

Model Call Meetup Group is where people in the Beauty Industry come together to network and share ideas. This group brings aspiring and professional models, hair stylists, hair salon owners, make-up artists, artists, promoters, photographers, and event planners together. Our primary focus is on Empowerment for we welcome all forward thinking people to join us in sharing the newest trends in the industry while meeting awesome people.

If you're a beginner, a basement rock star, a living room legend or a performing pro, THIS is where you let it shine. Open Mics, backyard jams, shows, private & public events. A place to learn and teach, but most of all, just to have fun with a bunch of (generally) acoustic musicians, singers and friends doing what they love to do!!!

Meet fellow Anime, Manga, Cosplay and Gaming Fans near you! Come to a local Baltimore Genshiken Meetup for fun, friends and talk about your favorite Anime/Manga artists, shows and games. Share your own art and fiction! Whatever interests you about Anime, Manga, Cosplay and Gaming is cool.

Are you always on the hunt for interesting things to do with quality people? The Bulletin Board is a bustling calendar full of exciting cultural events with a ready list of cool people to enjoy them with. Get exclusive access to all the best kept events in and around the DMV. Best of all, many are FREE! Receive highlights on the hottest spots to meet good people, plus exclusive offers, freebies and discounts on local activities just for being a member of "The Board". Promoters: Post your events …

BSFS is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, charitable, literary and educational organization, dedicated to the promotion of and an appreciation for science fiction in all of its many forms. BSFS is run entirely by volunteers. None of the Board of Directors or officers receive any pay for what they do. Balticon, our annual regional science fiction & fantasy convention, features authors, editors, publishers, artists, filmmakers, and, most importantly, fans. Balticon has speeches by our guests, author readin …

If you want to be submerged in painting and creating and with people who want that too, come meet up with us.  In hopes of finding peers and bringing them together on a regular basis, we will create a momentum we can all benefit from, bringing the act of creating into our daily lives.  Accountability eliminates any squandering and self-doubt.  Each session will end with a group critique.  Snack and lawn chair optional.   Hats & sunscreen a must. Paint 360 is for all creative people, whether you …

Come and join us as we try to recapture the sexy, kitschy charm of retro pin-ups. Celebrating everything from Vargas girls to the Suicide Girls, we will try to unite photographers, models, stylists, and makeup artists, and set up shoots every month. My contact info  Jamie Forhan 703-861-5444

The Westfield Neighborhood Improvement Association is dedicated to all aspects of the quality of life in our community: neighborliness, attractiveness, relationships with elected officials, safety, zoning, traffic and more. We are diverse in culture and lifestyle and rich in talent: from artists to engineers; police and firemen to teachers — and supportive of our resident owners of businesses like electrical and construction contractors, landscape architects, graphic designers, restaurants and m …

A group for creative professionals (Photographers, MUAs, Models, Stylist, etc) in the Photographic industry to gather, learn, share, portfolio build, and explore all aspects of creating imagery and what it takes to build a team of professionals needed to raise your game even higher. Not only will this group meet in a fun professional environment we will be bringing in talent and instructors from all over the country to share ideas and grow. We also have a fully equipped commercial studio and loc …

The New CFFA Alliance is all about bringing the Combattitude program to you! As of April 2010, we officially closed the CFFA (Combattitude Fighting Fitness Academy) and became the NEW CFFA! We are now the Combattitude Fighting Fitness Alliance! Within this new metamorphasis, we will be spreading out and sharing the fun in the form of CFFA Circles. As these Circles form, we will post the locations and names here at meetup. We hope to start ongoing Circles all over and then get together for one hu …