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Talks, tours, performances, and more [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [New Events from The Met]( [The powerful image highlights our man-made climate and ecological emergency. The symbols that are used in the painting of animals, plants and water, as well as indicators of the frequencies of economic and health dangers, convey the warning message to our contemporary world.]( MetSpeaks [Healing Arts New York Launch Event: The Arts and Wellbeing]( Sunday, September 19, 12–2 pm Online Join leading artists, policymakers, and academics for a virtual panel and project presentation exploring the arts as a new frontier in health, care, and wellbeing. This special event marks the launch of Healing Arts New York, the final of a series of 2021 global city activations, produced by CULTURUNNERS, to advance relationships between Arts and Health research, practice, and policy. [Learn more →]( [Four musicians playing inside The Met Cloisters, backlit with lights.]( MetLiveArts [Sonic Cloisters: Conclave]( Thursday, September 23, 9–10 pm Online Rooted in Afro-Caribbean rhythms and a commitment to improvisation, Conclave brings new sonic colors and shades of experience to the dance floor. Reflecting leader Cesar Toribio's youth as a drummer in his church, the group transcends genres even further to chart territory closer to spiritual jazz. Created specifically for the digital platform, Sonic Cloisters emphasizes the look, feel, and sound of The Met Cloisters as inspiration and starting point for new electronic music. [Learn more →]( [An intern works on a project.]( MetStudies [Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Online Information Session]( Friday, September 17, 12–12:45 pm Online Join a 45-minute online information session to learn more about the spring 2022 internship program and application process. Bring your questions! Advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [Earthenware sculpture on the left, a sketch drawing of the sculpture on the right.]( MetCreates [Drop-in Drawing]( [Drawing Rhythmic Lines]( Online Practice drawing rhythmic lines, surface texture, and organic shapes inspired by modern ceramics. [Watch now →]( [Virtual Drop-in Drawing—Reflecting through Art Making]( Saturday, September 25, 10–10:30 am Online Explore meditation and healing while creating a tactile drawing using tape, taking inspiration from a monumental mural of the Buddha of medicine. [Learn more →]( [An armor made with a series of exchange and reinforcing pieces by which it could be adapted for use in battle and in different forms of the tournament. Made out of steel, gold, leather, copper alloys.]( MetTours [Insider Insights—Dressing in Armor]( Saturday, September 18, 10–10:20 am Online Join a Met expert and learn how armor is mounted and displayed in the galleries. Focus on [a unique set of armor]( that probably belonged to King Henry VIII of England, the earliest dated armor from the royal workshops at Greenwich, which he established to produce armor for his court. [Learn more →]( [Met educator Hannah reads 'Dear Baobab' by Cheryl Foggo]( Families [Storytime with The Met]( [Storytime with The Met: Dear Baobab by Cheryl Foggo]( Join us every week to look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. In this edition, Met educator Christina reads Dear Baobab by Cheryl Foggo 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 23, 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 →]( Events at the Museum [A young man and young woman point at an artwork.]( MetStudies [The Observant Eye]( Friday, September 24, 6:30–7:30 pm The Met Fifth Avenue Tap into your powers of observation and learn how to investigate a work of art through close looking and discussion. No previous knowledge of art is necessary. Adult learners from all backgrounds and fields of study are welcome. Free with Museum admission [Learn more →]( [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 stilt walkers, 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 →]( 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. 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. Drop-in Drawing is made possible by Bonnie J. Sacerdote. 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: Degrees of Separation, 2019, Almigdad Aldikhaiiry, courtesy of the artist and CULTURUNNERS | Conclave. Photo by Paula Lobo | Syd Carpenter (American, b. 1953). [Deep Roots](, 1991. Earthenware. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Robert A. Ellison Jr., in celebration of the Museum's 150th Anniversary, 2020 (2020.296.15) | [Armor Garniture, Probably of King Henry VIII of England (reigned 1509–47)]((detail). Dated 1527. Made in the Royal Workshops at Greenwich (British, Greenwich, 1511–1640s). Design of the decoration attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger (German, Augsburg 1497/98–1543 London). Steel, gold, leather, copper alloys. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, William H. Riggs Gift and Rogers Fund, 1919 (19.131.1a–r, t–w, .2a–f, l). | Photo by Paula Lobo | Photo by Wilson Santiago, Imaging Department, The Met | Illustration by Alva Skog for The Metropolitan Museum of Art