April Events

Join us for performances, tours, and workshops for all audiences [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [Events at The Met]( [The Natchez, Eugène Delacroix (French, Charenton-Saint-Maurice 1798–1863 Paris), Oil on canvas]( MetLiveArts [Sight and Sound: Leon Botstein and The Orchestra Now]( Sunday, April 10, 2 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium The Met continues its ongoing series exploring the parallels between orchestral music and the visual arts. Conductor and music historian Leon Botstein draws connections between Eugène Delacroix’s painting of a Natchez family forced to flee after the massacre of their tribe and composer Ferruccio Busoni’s Indian Fantasy (1913–14), which is based on Indigenous melodies and rhythms, and the second movement of Antonín Dvořák's New World Symphony (1893), which was inspired by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's much-critiqued poem “The Song of Hiawatha.” The program will be followed by a Q and A. Tickets start at $30. [Buy tickets now →]( [Two young women sketching]( MetSpeaks [The Atelier with Alina Cho: Christopher John Rogers]( Tuesday, April 19, 6:30–7:30 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Join journalist Alina Cho and fashion designer Christopher John Rogers for a conversation about the acclaimed designer's upbringing and the launch of his eponymous brand. Learn about his childhood in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, his blend of early influences, and his design philosophy, all of which established him as a distinct new voice in American fashion. Tickets start at $40. [Buy tickets now →]( [Two young women sketching]( MetCreates [Saturday Sketching (Ages 12–18)]( Saturday, April 9, 1–3 pm North Classroom, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education Teens are invited to sketch in the galleries from works of art and experiment with different drawing approaches. Thinking of applying to an art high school or college? These classes are a great way to build a portfolio. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own sketchbook. Free, though advance registration is recommended. [Register now →]( [Students look at a demonstration.]( MetStudies [Career Lab—The Sciences and Art (Ages 15–18)]( Friday, April 15, 4:30–6:30 pm Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Uris Center for Education What roles do science, technology, engineering, and math play in the arts? How do scientists, artists, and curators work together? Teens are invited to join museum experts to learn how STEM intersects with the arts and hear about professional experiences. Free, though advance registration is recommended. [Learn more →]( [Start with Art at The Met—Herstory]( Families [Start with Art at The Met—Senses of Springtime]( Thursday, April 14, 3:30–4:30 pm Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education Share ideas and enjoy stories, sketching, singing, and other gallery activities that bring works of art to life. This month's theme is Senses of Springtime. Recommended for families with children ages 3 to 6 years. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. [Learn more →]( [Virtual Events]( [Silver pitcher]( MetStudies [Art History Study Group—Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co.]( Thursday, April 7, 4–5:30 pm Online Expand your knowledge of art history through virtual introductions to core themes and close examination of The Met collection. In this session, join Medill Higgins Harvey, Ruth Bigelow Wriston Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts and Manager of the Henry R. Luce Center for the Study of American Art, for an in-depth exploration of Edward C. Moore (1827–1891), the creative leader who brought Tiffany & Co. to unparalleled originality and success during the late nineteenth century. Fee: $55. Advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [A woman stands before a handful of seniors and their care partners pointing at a work of art outside of the picture. ]( Access [Met Memory Café]( Wednesday, April 6, 2–3 pm Online For individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners. Brew a cup of coffee or tea and gather around art to chat, share, and stretch! Free, though advance registration is required. [Register now →]( Now Available [A group of young women check out a glass case with artwork]( [In-Person and Virtual Group Tours]( Engage with great works of art at The Met—or wherever you are! Request an in-person, guided tour, reserve admission and lead your own small group, or select a live, virtual tour led by a Museum guide. 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. 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[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 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: Eugène Delacroix (French,1798–1863). [The Natchez](, 1823–24 and 1835. Oil on canvas, 35 1/2 x 46 in. (90.2 x 116.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Gifts of George N. and Helen M. Richard and Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McVeigh and Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, by exchange, 1989 (1989.328) | Alina Cho, photo by Ungano + Agriodimas Studio. Christopher John Rogers, photo by Kendall Bessent | [Pitcher]( (detail), 1874–75. Tiffany & Co. (1837–present). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Sansbury-Mills Fund, 2018 (2018.374)