🌍 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/3mwo5o3lzts23These are some of the entries for #uskaugustprompts2026 Thank you everyone for participating!29 Sep 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwo5o3lzts23https://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mvywckb4bk2sHelp us tell the story of the Urban Sketchers International Symposium through reportage drawing. Apply by 30 September 2026 at 12 noon local time (4pm UTC). 👉 https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/15/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-correspondents/ We look forward to receiving your application!21 Sep 2026 04:56 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvywckb4bk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mvkytfvdrk2yDeadline Extension! 📣📣📣 The Call for Correspondents is OPEN! For the 15th International Urban Sketchers Symposium in Toronto, Canada, taking place 4–7 August 2027, we’re recruiting 4 Correspondents. Apply by 30 September 2026 at 12 noon local time (4pm UTC). 👉 https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/15/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-correspondents/15 Sep 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkytfvdrk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mvijppvmms2yCheckout the latest edition of Drawing Attention. Fall 2026. 👉 Read it online https://urbansketchers.org/2026/09/13/drawing-attention-september-2026/ #urbansketchers #drawingattention14 Sep 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvijppvmms2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mveq5oinnc2lThe Call for Correspondents is OPEN and the DEADLINE is approaching! 📣📣📣 For Symposium in Toronto, Canada, we’re recruiting Video and Sketch Correspondents: Apply by 14 September 2026 at 12 noon local time (4pm UTC). https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/15/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-correspondents/13 Sep 2026 04:12 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mveq5oinnc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mvb3sqah4s2hThe Call for Correspondents is OPEN and the DEADLINE is approaching! 📣📣📣 For Symposium in Toronto, Canada, we’re recruiting Video and Sketch Correspondents: Apply by 14 September 2026 at 12 noon local time (4pm UTC). https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/15/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-correspondents/11 Sep 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvb3sqah4s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mv6rhk2ius2hHelp us tell the story of the Urban Sketchers International Symposium through reportage drawing. Apply to become a Correspondent in Toronto, Canada. We are recruiting one Local* Sketch Correspondent & one International Sketch Correspondent 👉 https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/15/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-correspondents/10 Sep 2026 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6rhk2ius2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mv2fk42mvs2uCongratulations 2026-2027 USk Regional Events Grant Program Recipients! 🎉🎊✏️ 🔹Pune, India @asialinkpune.2026 🔹Taxco, Mexico @urbansketcherstaxco 🔹Budapest, Hungary @uskbudapest 🔹Stellenbosch, South Africa @uskstellenbosch 🔹Hyderabad, India @uskhyderabad https://urbansketchers.org/2026/09/09/congratulations-2026-2027-urban-sketchers-regional-events-grant-program-recipients/09 Sep 2026 01:36 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv2fk42mvs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3muzbhuy3gc2wHelp us tell the story of the Urban Sketchers International Symposium through reportage drawing. You are now invited to apply to become a Sketch Correspondent for the 15th International Urban Sketchers Symposium in Toronto, Canada 👉 Full details https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/15/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-correspondents/08 Sep 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzbhuy3gc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3muwpyi2uyc2aThe Call for Correspondents is OPEN! 📣📣📣 Through reportage drawing and video, Correspondents capture the atmosphere, encounters, & everyday moments that make the Symposium unforgettable. Apply by 14 September 2026 at 12 noon local time (4pm UTC). 👉 Full details https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/15/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-correspondents/07 Sep 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwpyi2uyc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3muketnjgl22qThank you for your Submissions! Call for Programming is Now Closed. We’re excited to announce that we received 228 proposals for workshops, lectures, and activities/demos. Selected instructors and presenters will be notified the week commencing 30 October. https://urbansketchers.org/2026/09/02/thank-you-for-your-submissions-usktoronto2027-call-for-programming-is-now-closed/02 Sep 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muketnjgl22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3muhex73wf22bShow the spirit of the symposium in Video format and join the team of correspondents in Toronto! Apply by 14 September 2026 at 12 noon local time (4pm UTC). 👉 Full details https://urbansketchers.org/2026/08/15/international-usk-symposium-toronto-2027-call-for-correspondents/01 Sep 2026 12:04 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhex73wf22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3muf5h5hst22fUSk September Prompts are here! 🖌️🎨 Take part this month and capture a piece of the world around you. Share your sketches using #USkSeptemberPrompts202631 Aug 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muf5h5hst22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3muf4q6rvgs2f31. Multicultural Toronto is one of the world’s most multicultural cities. Whether you’re looking for Italian, Ethiopian, Korean or Indian food - there’s a neighbourhood for everyone. There are even two Chinatowns! Sketch by @longl_art #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202731 Aug 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muf4q6rvgs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mud6a37uys2b30. Ships Docked along the waterfront, the Kajama Tall Ship can be booked for a sightseeing cruise around the Toronto Harbour. Sketch by @marekbad64 #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202730 Aug 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mud6a37uys2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/urbansketchers.bsky.social/post/3mua56zv2b22s29. Fountain With 27 cast-iron dogs (and 2 cats & 2 birds!), the Berczy Park Dog Fountain is a popular stop for humans and four-legged friends alike. Sketch by @spado_pretty_pictures #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium202729 Aug 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:c2dmu4pcdppszbemfxwlylnv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mua56zv2b22shttps://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/3mtpnbwgxlc2g