
2nd Annual Carolinas Sketch Crawl 2026
A citywide sketching meetup’s River Arts District with artists roaming studios, sidewalks, and riverfront views to draw on location. Bring a sketchbook for casual, all skill levels social sketching and share pages with fellow crawlers.
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