USk Symposium Switzerland

The city of St. Gallen is famous for its picturesque old town with 111 richly decorated bay windows. The Abbey District, with its impressive Baroque cathedral and the opulent Rococo hall of the Abbey Library, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, history can be experienced at every turn.
From September 3–5, 2026, urban sketchers from near and far will gather here to discover the city through drawing. The focus will be on drawing together and personal exchange. All artists are welcome, regardless of skill level, experience, background, or age.

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Claudia, Guido, Lukas, Mike and Roland

Program

We’re meeting in
St. Gallen… without mustard

Here in St. Gallen, we all agree: our bratwurst has so much flavor of its own that it’s traditionally enjoyed without mustard. Accordingly, this year we’ll be offering you a rich symposium that needs no extra seasoning. With a program that focuses on drawing together and personal exchange and requires no additional workshops.

Opening Ceremony: First, arrive in St. Gallen and, over a sausage or vegetable skewer with a roll, dive into the three days of the symposium together with the other participants.

SketchWalks: Gallus, Otmar, Vadian, and Wiborada will take you on 4 SketchWalks and show you the highlights of the city of St. Gallen. This includes an interesting bay window tour through the old town.

SketchPoints: There are 17 SketchPoints scattered throughout the SketchWalks—all worth discovering and inviting you to draw together. You can find descriptions of the SketchPoints at the bottom of the page or in the menu. Go directly to the SketchPoints.

Drink & Draw: Drinking, chatting, and extending the group drawing session into the night as the mood strikes—there’s plenty of that in St. Gallen, too.

Public SketchCrawl: The SketchCrawl on Saturday afternoon is open to everyone and concludes with the symposium’s traditional group photo.

Closing Ceremony: We’ll wrap up the gathering together with a closing reception and an exhibition of your sketchbooks.

Just a reminder: As a memento of the meeting, all participants will receive a book featuring your sketches from St. Gallen. Let it be a surprise.

A Reminder

Book «USk St.Gallen 2026»

During the symposium at the FotoStation, we were able to photograph nearly 650 of your sketches. These will now be compiled into a book that will always remind you of the wonderful gathering in St. Gallen. Unfortunately, not all sketches will be included in the book, but we are doing everything we can to ensure that everyone who submitted a sketch will be featured in it.
One copy of the book is included in the ticket price and will be automatically mailed to you upon completion. Symposium attendees can order additional copies at a special price of CHF 29.– (plus shipping costs) until September 30. If you are not attending the symposium, the book costs CHF 45.– (plus shipping costs).

When ordering at the special price, please provide the number listed under your name on your symposium pass.

Host

Waaghaus Bohl 14

The venue for our symposium is located right in the heart of St. Gallen 2026. The «Waaghaus» is a 10-minute walk from the main train station. The Marktplatz/Bohl bus stop is right next door, making the venue the perfect starting point for all SketchWalks. In just a few minutes’ walk, you’ll find yourself in the heart of the old town, with plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from.