New Events at The Met and at Home

Talks, art making, performances, and more [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [New Events from The Met]( [Illustrated outdoor party on The Met Plaza]( Save the Date [MetFest]( Saturday, October 2, 2021, 12–6 pm The Met Fifth Avenue and David H. Koch Plaza Join us for The Met's first-ever block party! Connect with artists and community partners from across the five boroughs during a daylong celebration. Come together with live music, art-making activities, behind-the-scenes tours, carnival stiltwalkers, a citywide Double Dutch showcase, and more. MetFest honors the central role of art in our lives and highlights the resilience of New York City and its people. [Learn more →]( Virtual Events [Vibrant wall paintings were created for the community of monks established there; scenes from the Life of Christ were set on an upper level, while images of animals and hunting decorated the lower wall. The camel was associated with the lands of the Bible, but also with power, luxury, and the exotic.]( MetStudies [Art History Study Group—Spain, 1000–1200: Art at the Frontiers of Faith]( Thursday, September 23, 4–5:30 pm Online Expand your knowledge of art history through introductions to core themes and close examination of The Met collection. In this session, explore the vibrant artistic exchanges that connected Christians, Muslims, and Jews in the medieval Iberian Peninsula. Discover how artists and patrons drew from many sources of inspiration, transcending religious differences to create textiles, ivory carvings, metalwork, illuminated manuscripts, frescoes, and monumental sculptures that showcase the richness and complexity of interfaith interaction during a pivotal era in Spain's history. Fee: $55 [Learn more →]( [A black and white photograph of young woman holding a camera in front of a five story building.]( MetSpeaks [The New Woman Behind the Camera]( Wednesday, September 29, 6–7 pm Online Join a panel of experts to explore the social, political, and personal experiences of women as captured by "new" women photographers from the 1920s through the 1950s—and reflect on the contemporary resonance of their work. [Learn more →]( [Master of abrasive pop melody, Dan Friel.]( MetLiveArts [ETHEL and Friends: Balcony Bar from Home]( Friday, September 3, 5–5:30 pm Online Experience the Balcony Bar from home with inspired programming from the Great Hall Balcony Bar's resident ensemble, ETHEL, one of the most acclaimed string quartets in the contemporary concert field. This week's installment features a master of abrasive pop melody, Dan Friel. [Join us at 5 pm →]( [Met educator Hannah reads 'Julián at the Wedding' by Jessica Love]( Families [Storytime with The Met]( [Julián at the Wedding by Jessica Love]( Join us every week to look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. In this edition, Met educator Hannah reads Storytime with The Met: Julián at the Wedding by Jessica Love and connects it to [an object from The Met collection](. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years. [Watch now →]( [Storytime with The Met]( Thursday, September 9, 12–12:10 pm Online Join us every week to look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years. [Learn more →]( [A small group walks through a gallery with two guide dogs.]( Access [Picture This!—The New Woman Behind the Camera]( Thursday, September 9, 2–3:30 pm Online Join us for this virtual tour to enjoy works of art through detailed descriptions and discussion. For adults who are blind or partially sighted. Free, though advance registration is required [Learn more →]( Now Available [Three teens, a boy and two girls, pointing at a sculpture with notebooks and pencils]( [Virtual Group Tours]( Engage with great works of art—wherever you are! Experience live virtual tours for K–12 School Groups and Adult Groups. Join us and connect with more than 5,000 years of art and culture. [Learn more →]( More Events Looking for more? Events are available on [YouTube](, [Facebook](, and our [website]( after they premiere. [See all upcoming events →]( Plan Your Visit The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters are open! See the [Plan Your Visit page]( for more information about making a reservation and buying tickets in advance. Please note our [current opening days and hours for each location](. In accordance with New York City mandate, the Museum requires all visitors age 12 and older to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Masks are required for all visitors. Please read the [visitor guidelines page]( to learn about our [new health and safety protocols](. [Buy or reserve your tickets now →]( 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 are free and no registration is required unless otherwise noted. For more information about the exhibitions, including sponsorship credits, see [Spain, 1000–1200: Art at the Frontiers of Faith]( and [The New Woman Behind the Camera](. MetFest is made possible by the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, The William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust, MetLife Foundation, and Dale and Robert Burch. For Education program funders, visit [metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport](. For MetLiveArts program funders, visit [metmuseum.org/metliveartssupport](. We encourage you to make Museum reservations in advance; [purchase a timed ticket or make a reservation online.]( Your health and safety are our top priority. Please plan ahead and review The Met's [visitor guidelines]( to prepare for your visit. As we welcome guests back, here are a few reminders: - Face coverings are required for all visitors age two and older, regardless of your vaccination status, and must be worn for the duration of your visit. - We are maintaining physical distancing. - Please keep large bags and items at home; our coat checks are temporarily closed. - Please follow directions from Met staff. Images: Illustration by Alva Skog for The Metropolitan Museum of Art | [Camel]( (detail). Spanish, first half 12th century (possibly 1129–34). Fresco transferred to canvas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Cloisters Collection, 1961 (61.219) | Unknown. Tsuneko Sasamoto, Tokyo, 1940. Inkjet print, 2020. Courtesy Tsuneko Sasamoto / Japan Professional Photographers Society | Dan Friel. Photo by Walter Wlodarczyk