July Events

Harlem Renaissance Celebration, film preview, embroidery workshop, talks, and more. [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [July Events]( [A Celebration—The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism]( MetCelebrates [A Celebration—The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism]( Sunday, July 14, 1–4 pm Various galleries and Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education, The Met Fifth Avenue Enjoy a lively afternoon of music, performances, demonstrations, talks, and hands-on activities for all ages inspired by the creativity and energy of the Harlem Renaissance. And of course, don't miss the exhibition [The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism](, which closes July 28. [Family Afternoon]( activities in the Uris Center for Education are free; no Museum admission required. All other activities are free with Museum admission; admission is pay as you wish for New York state residents, and 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 →]( [Film Preview and Conversation—Once Upon a Time in Harlem]( MetSpeaks [Film Preview and Conversation—Once Upon a Time in Harlem]( Sunday, July 14, 1–1:45 pm Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Uris Center for Education View never-before-seen restored footage of a reunion at the home of Duke Ellington in 1971 that included artists James Van Der Zee, Aaron Douglas, and Ernest Crichlow and hear insights from filmmakers and art historians. Free, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism]( and as a part of [A Celebration: The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism](. [Register now →]( [Open Studio—Making Ourselves]( MetCreates [Open Studio—Making Ourselves]( Saturday, July 13, 1–4 pm Studio, Carroll Classroom, and Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Uris Center for Education Join us for an afternoon of drop-in art making and connection for the disability community. Experiment with different art materials and techniques, learn from an artist demonstration with [Reverend Joyce McDonald](, visit [The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism]( exhibition, and create your own art in a studio setting. All materials are provided. Feel free to bring your sketchbook. While open to all, this program is designed to support and welcome disabled QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous People of Color) along with their care partners and friends. In collaboration with [Studio Museum in Harlem](. Free; no Museum admission required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [Workshop—Floral Embroidery at The Met Cloisters]( MetCreates [Workshop—Floral Embroidery at The Met Cloisters]( Sunday, July 14, 12–4 pm Meet in the Main Hall, The Met Cloisters Explore different textured embroidery stitches inspired by flowers grown in The Met Cloisters gardens. Learn how to utilize various stitches and combine them to emulate the beauty of specific flowers. Embroiderers of all experience levels are welcome. $95. All materials are provided. Note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [Studio Workshop—Reawakening the Senses]( MetCreates [Studio Workshop—Reawakening the Senses]( Saturday, July 20, 1–4:30 pm Studio, Uris Center for Education How do we reawaken our senses through smell? Join perfumer [Michael Nordstrand]( to discover the art and science behind perfumery and create your own personalized fragrance using a range of aromatic materials inspired by garments in the exhibition [Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion](. $125. All materials are provided. Note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. For access accommodations, contact access@metmuseum.org or [212-650-2010](tel:2126502010). For other questions, contact creativepractice@metmuseum.org or [212-731-1409](tel:2127311409). [Register now →]( [Met Expert Talks]( MetTours [Met Expert Talks]( 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, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register. [Emulating Books: Book Objects from the Lynn and Bruce Heckman Gift]( Tuesday, July 9, 3–3:45 pm Thomas J. Watson Library Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Emulating Books: Book Objects from the Lynn and Bruce Heckman Gift](. [Register now →]( [Layered Narratives: The Northern Renaissance Gallery]( Thursday, July 11, 3–3:45 pm Gallery 520 Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Layered Narratives: The Northern Renaissance Gallery](. [Register now →]( [Intern Insights]( MetStudies [Intern Insights]( Monday, July 15, 22, and 29, Tuesday, July 16, 23, and 30, Thursday, July 18 and 25, and Thursday, August 1, 11–11:45 am and 2–2:45 pm Meet in Gallery 534, Vélez Blanco Patio Join current Met undergraduate and graduate interns for thematic, interactive conversations about works of art in The Met collection. Free with Museum admission [Learn more →]( [Teen Fridays (Ages 15–18)]( Teens [Teen Fridays (Ages 15–18)]( Friday, July 19, 4:30–6:30 pm Carson Family 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. Join us this week for a showcase of artwork created by participants in Teen Copyists—Harlem Renaissance and make your own creations inspired by Black artists of the Harlem Renaissance. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism](. Free; no Museum admission required. [Learn more →]( More Events Looking for more? Virtual events are available on [YouTube](, [Facebook](, and our [website]( after they premiere. 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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 (detail), ca. 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) | Film screening photo of (left to right) [Aaron Douglas](, [Jean Blackwell Hutson](, [Nathan Huggins](, [Richard Bruce Nugent](, [Eubie Blake](, and [Irwin C. Miller](. Courtesy of William Greaves Productions, Inc. | Making Ourselves photo by Christine Butler | Embroidery photo by Rhiannon Platt | Reawakening the Senses photo by Michael Nordstrand | All other photos by Filip Wolak