🌍 We show the world, one drawing at a time. #️⃣Tag your on-location sketch #urbansketchers 🔸Join USk programs and activities! Learn how in link👇 https://linktr.ee/urbansketchershttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mu4kgxjnhs2l28. Transportation The Toronto Transit Commission, the city’s public transit system, runs a network of buses, subways and streetcars to connect people from home to work and leisure. Sketch by @modellatura_art #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202728 Aug 2026 04:43 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4kgxjnhs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mu4hy3gugk2iInternational USk Symposium Toronto 2027 – Call for Programming 📣📣 The 15th Urban Sketchers Symposium will take place in Toronto, Canada. We are seeking proposals for Workshops, Lectures and Activities/Demos. We look forward to receiving your proposal! 👉 visit https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/01/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-programming/28 Aug 2026 03:59 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4hy3gugk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mu2vtqzzxs2g27. Bird’s Eye View You blink and there’s another condo building going up. With so many working & living in skyscrapers, it offers a great bird’s eye view of many areas in the city. Sketch by @milutindjilas #USkAugustPrompts2026
#USkSymposium202727 Aug 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2vtqzzxs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtyx32j62k2yInternational USk Symposium Toronto 2027 – Call for Programming 📣📣📣 Have a cool urban sketching technique?
A fun activity you’d love to try with other sketchers? The Call for Demos & Activities is OPEN! 👉 visit https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/01/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-programming/ We look forward to receiving your proposal!26 Aug 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyx32j62k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mty64ohxms2l26. Cafe Winter or summer, cafes are often busy with people working on their laptops, catching up with friends, reading a book or sketching while enjoying a coffee. Sketch by @richardungarcartoons #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202726 Aug 2026 10:52 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mty64ohxms2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtw6sptigk2lInternational USk Symposium Toronto 2027 – Call for Programming 📣📣📣 We are seeking proposals for Lectures. Lectures allow you to share your own work, research, urban sketching stories, or another topic of interest to fellow sketchers.  👉 For full detailsl: https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/01/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-programming/25 Aug 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw6sptigk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtvtn5uty22y25. Universities The University of Toronto downtown campus has a number of beautiful historic buildings. In the Spring, it is a popular destination for those who want to catch a glimpse of the cherry blossoms in bloom on the grounds. Sketch by @adrinesargsyan #USkAugustPrompts202625 Aug 2026 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvtn5uty22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtu3oy3xb22oInternational USk Symposium Toronto 2027 – Call for Programming 📣📣📣 We are seeking proposals for Workshops, Lectures and Activities/Demos. Workshops are presented as a more formal educational experience with a smaller group 👉 Visit: https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/01/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-programming/24 Aug 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtu3oy3xb22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mttixroguc2bMEET TOBI, THE USk TORONTO INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM MASCOT! More here! https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/24/meet-tobi-the-2027-toronto-symposium-mascot/ #urbansketching #USkToronto202724 Aug 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttixroguc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtcgdqwmp22hLearn more about the city of Toronto through the 2027 Symposium logo! Designed by Darya Rakitine. Where red & white are often associated with Canada, blue is actually prevalent in many Toronto elements like the city of Toronto flag and logo. #urbansketching https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/17/the-story-behind-the-2027-symposium-logo/17 Aug 2026 19:21 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcgdqwmp22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtti2aqpgs2bEVENTS DIRECTOR POSITION Apply by September 13, 24:59 UTC Urban Sketchers is seeking an Events Director to lead global and regional events, including the International Symposium and Regional Events Grant Fund. Send your CV and video to secretary@urbansketchers.org https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/10/call-for-events-director/24 Aug 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtti2aqpgs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mttbmbvzrc2l24.Bike To combat the traffic in Toronto, many people opt for riding bikes to get around quicker. There is also a bike lane along the waterfront where you can cycle from one end of the city to the other with a beautiful view.  Sketch by Nora MacPhail #USkAugustPrompts2026
#usksymposium202724 Aug 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttbmbvzrc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtr4e7arkk2223. Church When there isn’t a religious service happening, some of the churches may be open for small event gatherings or quiet reflection. Sketch by @norahstriesart #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202723 Aug 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtr4e7arkk22https://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtpnbwgxlc2gThese are some of the entries for #uskjulyprompts2026 Thank you everyone for participating! 🎨🖌️23 Aug 2026 01:30 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtpnbwgxlc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtoiq6npac2i22. Green Given the high population density of Toronto and all its buildings, it may surprise people that there are quite a number of green spaces. There are some large parks such as Trinity Bellwoods and High Park in the west end, to Allan Gardens and Riverdale Park in the east. by @oshiniw22 Aug 2026 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtoiq6npac2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtmdeac5yc2q21. Traffic Toronto is alive with traffic from morning ‘til night and the city streets are constantly filled with lights, car horns and pedestrians. The streets of Toronto buzz with stories waiting to be told! Sketch by @judyswatercolour #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202721 Aug 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmdeac5yc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtjmwh6ves2q20. Bars Depending on the occasion, there will be a bar to fit the mood of the outing: dive bars, sports bars or even speakeasy bars. Don’t drink? Many of them offer delicious mocktails as well! Sketch by @natalie.dauntless #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202720 Aug 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjmwh6ves2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtj7puu4dc2qHelp us tell the story of the Urban Sketchers International Symposium through reportage drawing. We are recruiting one Local* Sketch Correspondent & one International Sketch Correspondent. 👉 Full details and application forms are on our website urbansketchers.org/2026/08/15/i...20 Aug 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtj7puu4dc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mthj4eiaek2e19. Storefront Some of Toronto’s storefronts are a character of its own, recognizable throughout the city with their iconic branding. Whether it’s a busy thoroughfare or a quiet neighbourhood street, you’ll find interesting storefronts to shop at and sketch. Sketch by @the.art.from.my.heart19 Aug 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthj4eiaek2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtecc7cxlc2l18.Windows While the downtown core is filled with windows from the skyscrapers and condos, inside the historical buildings in the city is where you can find some beautiful window designs from a bygone era. Sketch by @dianabasc722 #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202718 Aug 2026 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtecc7cxlc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtcgdqwmp22hLearn more about the city of Toronto through the 2027 Symposium logo! Designed by Darya Rakitine. Where red & white are often associated with Canada, blue is actually prevalent in many Toronto elements like the city of Toronto flag and logo. #urbansketching https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/17/the-story-behind-the-2027-symposium-logo/17 Aug 2026 19:21 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcgdqwmp22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtbs6knnok23International USk Symposium Toronto 2027 – Call for Programming 📣📣📣 We are seeking proposals for Workshops, Lectures and Activities/Demos. 👉 Read more urbansketchers.org/2026/08/01/i... We look forward to receiving your proposal!17 Aug 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbs6knnok23https://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mtbrhytabc2q17. Markets You can find local delicacies, meat & produce, and handcrafted arts at a number of bustling markets around town such as St. Lawrence Market, Kensington Market and many farmer’s markets around the city. Sketch by @watercolour.bysara #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202717 Aug 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbrhytabc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mt7gjxqnr22g16. Retail Located in the heart of downtown and connecting two subway stops, Toronto Eaton Centre is a busy hub for shoppers. Constantly changing with new stores, dining options and retail pop-up experiences, there is always something new happening here. Sketch by @helenleungart16 Aug 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7gjxqnr22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mt52r3ohqc2dThe Call for Correspondents is OPEN! 📣📣📣 Every year, the Urban Sketchers International Symposium is officially documented through the eyes of a dedicated team of Correspondents, who help tell the story of the event as it unfolds. 👉 Full details and application https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/15/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-correspondents/15 Aug 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt52r3ohqc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mt4qsp32wc2d15.Sculptures Whether it’s a reminder of our historical past, a visionary marker, or an artistic statement, public sculptures dot Toronto’s street corners and parks. They also make great meeting point markers! Sketch by @wetonwetonwet #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202715 Aug 2026 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4qsp32wc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mt2bogidqc2d14.Squares Opened in 2004, the Ontario College of Art and Designs’ main building, the Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design, is an iconic piece of architecture, with its checkerboard design suspended in the air by 12 steel legs. Sketch by @jchoudraws #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202714 Aug 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2bogidqc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mszaymnm4c2z13. Pubs There are countless pubs that can be found across all the neighbourhoods around Toronto, each with their own personality and pub fare offerings. Toronto’s oldest pub is the Wheat Sheaf Tavern, which opened in 1849 and located on the corner of Bathurst & King. Sketch by @creativelapofshilpi14 Aug 2026 03:51 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszaymnm4c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3msvevstljs2n12. Construction Toronto is constantly growing and changing, with new buildings going up everywhere. While the summers are beautiful in the city, Torontonians will often joke that there are only two seasons here: Winter and Construction. Sketch by @maantuda #USkAugustPrompts202612 Aug 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvevstljs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3msspwjkt2k2711. Sounds Live music can be heard all around Toronto, from the talented street buskers to musicians inside music venues. Sketch by @pwlcreates #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202711 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msspwjkt2k27