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Meet
Meet near the tram arrival area at the top of the hill.
Hosted by Edgar Ortez
SketchDay
@ the Getty
Draw together. Explore together.
About the event
A relaxed sketching walk through the Getty Center.
Sketch Day @ the Getty is a casual group drawing walk through selected areas of the Getty Center. This is not a formal class — the focus is on creating a fun, welcoming space to draw, observe, and explore together.
Event format
Join us for a group sketching walk through the Getty Museum. The event will consist of walking through selected areas of the museum and making stops where participants will have time to draw from observation.
At each selected area, participants will draw for a limited 20-minute session. After each session, the group will regroup and move together to the next room or area.
- 4 drawing sessions
- 20 minutes per session
- 30-minute lunch break
- Walking and regrouping between selected areas
- Approximate duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Additional time to consider: about 20 minutes for parking and tram
Explore the art world together
Look closer, sketch freely, and share the room with other curious eyes.
Sketch Day is about slowing down inside the museum, spending time with the work, and making quick drawings in community. Bring a sketchbook, find a view, and let the space guide the session.
How it works
Simple, social, and beginner-friendly.
Bring a small sketchbook, meet the group, and move through the space together. Each stop is timed so everyone has a chance to draw without overthinking it.
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Walk
Move together to selected rooms or areas.
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Draw
Sketch for 20 minutes at each selected stop.
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Regroup
Gather after each session before moving on.
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Break
Take a 30-minute lunch break between sessions.
Schedule
Proposed time window: 10:30 AM–1:20 PM.
The final date will be selected after the Doodle poll. The time window is planned to give the group enough time to arrive, sketch, take a short lunch break, and wrap up together.
10:30 AM
Meet / gather near the tram arrival area
10:45 AM
Drawing session 1
11:10 AM
Drawing session 2
11:35 AM
30-minute lunch break
12:10 PM
Drawing session 3
12:40 PM
Drawing session 4
1:20 PM
Wrap-up
Recommended tools
Keep it light and museum-safe.
This event is designed for simple observation drawing. Bring compact supplies that are easy to carry and easy to use inside a museum setting.
Bring
- Small sketchbook
- Pencil or mechanical pencil
- Eraser
- Small pouch
- Comfortable shoes
- Water bottle
- Light jacket
Avoid bringing
- Paint
- Messy ink materials
- Cutting tools
- Large boards
- Easels or tripods
- Large backpacks
Map and arrival
Location: Meet at Arrival Plaza.
Meeting point: Arrival Plaza, near the tram exit at the top of the hill. Cell service may be spotty, especially in the parking structure, so please arrive on time and contact Edgar directly if you are lost or need updates.
- Location: Getty Center
- Event is free
- Getty admission is free, but timed-entry reservation may be required
- Parking is paid; carpooling is encouraged
- Food and drinks are not allowed inside galleries
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Get Inspired
Vote / soft RSVP
Help us choose the best day.
The Doodle poll is also a soft RSVP so we can estimate attendance. Please select every date that works for you between May 19 and May 29, 2026, Tuesday–Friday only.
Mobile tip: Use private/incognito mode if Doodle redirects to the app.