April Events

Performance, workshops, talks, and more. [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [Sight and Sound: Leon Botstein and The Orchestra Now-Still and the Harlem Renaissance]( MetLiveArts [Sight and Sound: Leon Botstein and The Orchestra Now—Still and the Harlem Renaissance]( Sunday, April 14, 2 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium With the rise of new, urban Black communities both in New York City and abroad, the Harlem Renaissance became the first African American–led movement of international modern arts, including visual art, poetry, jazz, and concert music. Though William Grant Still—considered to be the "Dean of African American Composers"—never lived in Harlem, his close ties and collaborations with the Renaissance's leading cultural figures cemented his place as a frontrunner of the movement. The Orchestra Now performs Still's Symphony No. 2 in G minor, "Song of a New Race" with remarks by Denise Murrell, Merryl H. and James S. Tisch Curator at Large, The Met and projected images of artworks from the exhibition [The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism](. Tickets start at $35 ($30 + $5 service fee) [Buy tickets now →]( [Unpackaging Product Photography]( MetSpeaks [Unpackaging Product Photography]( Thursday, April 11, 6–7 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Consider how common objects are animated, transformed, and fetishized by the camera, from the artist’s studio to the ad agency. Join photographers Sara Cwynar and Bobby Doherty and photo director and editor Emily Keegin to explore commercial strategies of visual seduction in contemporary product photographs and their historical precursors. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [The Real Thing: Unpackaging Product Photography](. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register. [Register now →]( [Walking Tours of Harlem with John Reddick]( MetSpeaks [Walking Tours of Harlem with John Reddick]( Saturday, April 13, May 4, and June 22, 2–3:30 pm Tours meet at various locations in Harlem Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of Harlem through a walking tour led by John Reddick. As an architect and Harlem historian, Reddick uses his knowledge of history and architecture to connect the exhibition [The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism]( to the creative energy that has shaped the Harlem community throughout history. Fee: $40. Note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [Workshop—Bas-relief Clay Sculpting at The Met Cloisters]( MetCreates [Workshop—Bas-relief Clay Sculpting at The Met Cloisters]( Sunday, April 14, 12–4 pm Meet in the Main Hall, The Met Cloisters Study the principles of modeling a figure in bas-relief alongside sculptor Penko Platikanov. In this session, participants explore the malleable qualities of clay as they create a portrait bust and apply traditional techniques for sculpting in relief. Fee: $150. All materials are provided. Note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [Study Group—Looking Back in Time through The Met's Photo Archive]( MetStudies [Study Group—Looking Back in Time through The Met's Photo Archive]( Wednesday, April 17, 3–4:30 pm Online Expand your knowledge of The Met's history through a virtual introduction to our photo archive with a Museum expert. Join Met image archivist Stephanie Post for a look at rarely seen photographs documenting the Museum’s 153-year history. During her time managing the archive, Post has learned to look for clues in images, which have led to eye-opening realizations. This ongoing detective work helps not only to document The Met’s evolving character and its public, but also to unveil the meaningful stories behind each photograph. Fee: $40. Note: This live event takes place on Zoom. Space is limited; advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [The Michael and Juliet Rubenstein Lectures on Connoisseurship—Drawing Connoisseurship from the Art Market to the British Museum: Mistakes, Fakes, and Second Takes]( MetSpeaks [The Michael and Juliet Rubenstein Lectures on Connoisseurship—Drawing Connoisseurship from the Art Market to the British Museum: Mistakes, Fakes, and Second Takes]( Friday, April 19, 6–7 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium In the second Michael and Juliet Rubenstein Lecture on Connoisseurship, Hugo Chapman, Simon Sainsbury Keeper of Prints and Drawings, The British Museum, discusses how he fell under the spell of Raphael's drawings as a student, the ups and downs of working in an auction house, and the challenges of putting a name to every Italian drawing in the British Museum when the collection was digitized. Learn how connoisseurship has become a more collaborative exercise and how close looking can still yield surprising discoveries. This annual series is made possible by the Michael A. and Juliet van Vliet Rubenstein Fund. Free, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Register now →]( [Studio Workshop—Landscape in Watercolor]( MetCreates [Studio Workshop—Landscape in Watercolor]( Saturday, April 20, 2–5 pm Studio, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education Learn techniques from teaching artist Jaqueline Cedar and create a watercolor landscape painting inspired by the natural world and works of art in The Met collection. The workshop begins with an in-gallery drawing session in which participants learn how to combine elements from different landscapes to make a single composition. After looking closely at select objects to understand technique, participants return to the studio to work in watercolor and complete their painting. Fee: $75. Materials are included. Note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [A Celebration of the Arts and Culture of Yemen]( MetCelebrates [A Celebration of the Arts and Culture of Yemen]( Sunday, April 21, 1–4 pm Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education Celebrate Yemen’s cultural heritage and commemorate the recent repatriation of artifacts now on temporary loan to The Met from the Republic of Yemen with an afternoon of art making, dance performances, and more. Get to know more about Yemen’s rich culture alongside members of the vibrant Yemeni diaspora in New York. For visitors of all ages. Organized in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen and the Yemeni American Community of New York. Free; Museum admission is not required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Online Information Sessions]( MetStudies [Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Online Information Sessions]( Thursday, April 18, 5–5:45 pm and Friday, April 19, 1–1:45 pm Online Join a 45-minute online information session to learn more about the fall 2024 undergraduate and graduate internship program and application process. Bring your questions! Free, though advance registration is required. [Learn more →]( [Open Studio—Weaving]( MetCreates [Open Studio—Weaving]( Saturday, April 13, 1–4 pm Various galleries Learn how textiles are made in a series of drop-in experiences across the Museum. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Weaving Abstraction in Ancient and Modern Art](. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult, and a caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [Met Expert Talks-Rebirth and Renewal]( MetTours [Met Expert Talks at The Met Cloisters—Rebirth and Renewal]( Friday, April 12, April 19, and April 26, 3–3:30 pm Meet in the Main Hall, The Met Cloisters April marks the beginning of spring and a time to ponder symbols and ideas related to rebirth and renewal at The Met Cloisters. Join Museum experts, including curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars, for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries. Hear new insights and untold stories from Met insiders and take a closer look at the works of art. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions. Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [Teen Fridays (Ages 15-18)]( Teens [Teen Fridays (Ages 15–18)]( Friday, April 19, 4:30–6:30 pm Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Uris Center for Education Come on over to The Met for Teen Fridays—the place for teens to be creative, have snacks, and meet other teens with similar and different interests. Explore passions, ideas, and new activities every first and third Friday of the month. This month’s Teen Fridays is presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Indian Skies: The Howard Hodgkin Collection of Indian Court Painting](. Free [Learn more →]( [Family Afternoon-Threads Through History]( Families [Family Afternoon—Threads Through History]( Sunday, April 14, 1–4 pm Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education Come ready to look, imagine, and create! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun. Enjoy a special puppet show that follows the adventures of a gold beater apprentice in Renaissance-era Venice and learn about gold thread and gold leafing. Performances begin at 1:15 pm and 2:45 pm. Drop in for other family-friendly events throughout the afternoon, including a tour and an art-making activity. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years. Materials are provided. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult, and a caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability. Note: Space for the puppet show is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [Met Escapes at The Met Cloisters]( Access [Met Escapes at The Met Cloisters]( Tuesday, April 16, 2–3:30 pm Gallery 7, Cuxa Cloister, The Met Cloisters For individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners. Take a break from the everyday with in-person explorations of works of art. Free, though advance registration is required. Note: space is limited [Register now →]( [MetKids Microscope Season 2]( MetKids [MetKids Microscope—New Episodes!]( What's the science behind making paint, mixing colors, and hearing music? Learn with Met scientists as your guide, then experiment on your own. [Learn more →]( [Guided and Self-Guided Group Tours]( [A group of young women check out a glass case with artwork]( Engage with great works of art at The Met! Request an in-person guided tour or reserve admission and lead your own small group. Tours are available for K–12 school groups, college and university groups, and adult groups. [Learn more →]( More Events Looking for more? Virtual events are available on [YouTube](, [Facebook](, and our [website]( after they premiere. [See all upcoming events →]( Plan Your Visit See the [Plan Your Visit]( page for more information about buying tickets in advance. Please note our [current opening days and hours for each location](. Masks are strongly recommended. [See our visitor guidelines.]( [Buy your tickets now →]( [Become a Member →]( Accessibility at The Met The Met is committed to accessibility for all. For information about accessibility, programs, and services for people with disabilities at both Met sites, visit [metmuseum.org/access](. To request an access accommodation for virtual programs or online resources, email access@metmuseum.org, or call [212-650-2010](tel:12126502010). For information about accessibility on our website, see our [Website Accessibility Statement](. [The Met Fifth Avenue]( 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 [The Met Cloisters]( 99 Margaret Corbin Drive Fort Tryon Park New York, NY 10040 [metmuseum.org]( [Explore]( [Membership]( [Donate]( [Manage Your Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( All events take place at The Met Fifth Avenue unless otherwise noted. For more information about the exhibitions, including sponsorship credits, see [The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism](, [The Real: Thing Unpackaging Product Photography](, [Weaving Abstraction in Ancient and Modern Art](, and [Indian Skies: The Howard Hodgkin Collection of Indian Court Painting](. MetKids is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Teen Fridays are made possible by the Gray Foundation. Public programs at The Met Cloisters are made possible in part by The Helen Clay Frick Foundation. For Education program funders, visit [metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport](. For MetLiveArts program funders visit [metmuseum.org/metliveartssupport](. Your support allows the Museum to collect, conserve, and present 5,000 years of world art. [Donate now.]( Images: William H. Johnson (American, 1901–1970). Woman in Blue, c. 1943. Oil on burlap, 35 x 27 in. (88.9 x 68.6 cm). Clark Atlanta University Art Museum, Permanent Loan from the National Collection of Fine Art, 1969.013 | Composite: photographs by Sara Cwynar, Bobby Doherty, and Emily Keegin | Archibald J. Motley, Jr. (American, 1891–1981). The Picnic, 1934. Oil on canvas, framed: 35 3/8 in. x 41 1/8 in. x 1 7/8 in. (89.9 x 104.5 x 4.8 cm). Howard University Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York | Bas-relief photo by Penko Platikanov | View of entrance steps and street vendor, 1970. Photo by Arthur Rosenblatt © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York | Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, 1483–1520). [Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist; upper left, Study for the Right Arm of the Infant Saint John; upper right, Study for Drapery (recto); Study of a Nude Male Figure (verso)](. Red chalk (recto); pen and brown ink (verso), 8 13/16 x 6 1/4 in. (22.4 x 15.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1964 (64.47) | John La Farge (American, 1835–1910). [Marine]( (detail), 1883 (?). Watercolor and gouache on off-white wove paper, 9 x 10 3/4 in. (22.9 x 27.3 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Bequest of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1966 (67.55.172) | All other photos by Terria Clay Photography and Filip Wolak