May Events

Performances, workshops, talks, and more [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [Events at The Met]( [Textiles and Identity in East Africa]( MetSpeaks [Textiles and Identity in East Africa]( Tuesday, May 9, 5:30–6:30 pm Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education Learn about the history of kanga textiles in East Africa. The [renovated Africa galleries of The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing]( will foreground the brilliance of textile traditions from across the continent as a unique and diverse means of expression. To complement this new emphasis, join Eileen Musundi of the National Museum of Kenya—in conversation with The Met's Christine Giuntini and Jenny Peruski—as she discusses her original research on kanga textiles and how they have been presented in the region. Free, though advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [Studio Workshop–Monoprint Inspired by Artist Cecily Brown]( MetCreates [Studio Workshop–Monoprint Inspired by Artist Cecily Brown]( Saturday, May 6, 2–5 pm Carroll Classroom, Uris Center for Education Gain insight into artist Cecily Brown's studio practice, then create your own monoprint inspired by works on view in the exhibition [Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid](. Fee: $95. Materials are included. Please note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [Catalyst Quartet: Impacto with Herman Cornejo]( MetLiveArts [Catalyst Quartet: Impacto with Herman Cornejo]( Wednesday, May 10, 7 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Hear the Catalyst Quartet—The Met's [2022–23 Quartet in Residence](—celebrate the reach and impact of Latin America's most talented composers, featuring a brand-new dance choreographed and performed by veteran American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Herman Cornejo. Tickets start at $35 ($30 + $5 service fee) [Buy tickets now →]( [The Fil at The Met Concert: Panorama of Sound]( MetCelebrates [The Fil at The Met Concert: Panorama of Sound]( Friday, May 19, 7–8:30 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Join musicians from The Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School on a journey through the soundscapes of 1920s America, inspired by Thomas Hart Benton's mural, [America Today](. The Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School is a community school of the arts dedicated to helping individuals of all ages pursue their interest, and study of music, while addressing the challenges posed by vision loss. Free with Museum admission [Learn more →]( [Teens Take The Met! (Ages 13–18)]( Teens [Teens Take The Met! (Ages 13–18)]( Friday, May 12, 5–8 pm Museum-wide Teens! Grab your friends and take over The Met for the night. Drop in for teen-only activities across the Museum, including art making, performances, music, and more. Discover what you can also do at over 35 NYC cultural and community organizations. Open to all teens 13+ with a middle or high school ID. Free, though reservations are encouraged to get a free ticket and beat the line. [RSVP now →]( [College Night: A Line of Beauty]( MetCelebrates [College Night: A Line of Beauty]( Wednesday, May 17, 6:30–9:30 pm Great Hall Join us for a night of dancing, fashion, and art making in celebration of student fashion designers and The Costume Institute exhibition [Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty](. Explore the exhibition with friends and experience The Met after hours! Open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, and those who have graduated within the last six months. Free, though advance registration is required. Please note: Space is limited. [Register now →]( [The Turkish Centennial Lecture—Süleyman's World and the Making of Ottoman and Turkish Identity]( MetSpeaks [The Turkish Centennial Lecture—Süleyman's World and the Making of Ottoman and Turkish Identity]( Thursday, May 18, 5–6 pm Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Uris Center for Education During the reign of Sultan Süleyman I in the sixteenth-century Ottoman Empire, dynastic patronage of art began to concentrate on the goal of defining a visual identity, not only for the ruling sultan but for the empire itself. Expert Walter B. Denny explores how the means of attaining this goal were found in the corps of salaried, professional designers and artists that formed the Ottoman court design atelier. A state-supported focus on the production of luxury goods in a distinctive and recognizable Ottoman style marked the empire's cultural maturity, in what later generations would recognize as a high point in the evolution of Ottoman art. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Register now →]( [Conversations with…]( MetTours [Conversations with…]( Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Rich Man, Poor Man: Art, Class, and Commerce in a Late Medieval Town]( Sunday, May 7, 3–4 pm Main Hall, The Met Cloisters Connect with works of art on view in the exhibition [Rich Man, Poor Man: Art, Class, and Commerce in a Late Medieval Town](. [Learn more →]( [Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month]( Thursday, May 18, 11–11:30 am Gallery 233 Join a Met curator to explore Korean ancestral rituals. Presented in celebration of [Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month]( and in conjunction with the exhibition [Jegi: Korean Ritual Objects](. [Learn more →]( [Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters]( MetCreates [Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters]( Saturday, May 13, 1–3 pm Main Hall, The Met Cloisters Experience The Met Cloisters collection through creative drawing challenges in the galleries with expert teaching artists. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own sketchbook. For visitors of all ages. 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, May 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. In May, Teen Fridays celebrates [Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month]( with special programs and activities. Free [Learn more →]( [Start with Art—Adornment]( Families [Start with Art—Adornment]( Saturday, May 6, 11 am–12 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 Adornment in celebration of [Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month](. Recommended for families with children ages 3 to 6 years. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [Family Afternoon—Portraiture]( Families [Family Afternoon—Portraiture]( Sunday, May 14, 1–4 pm Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education Come ready to look, imagine, and create! Paint a portrait inspired by Juan de Pareja's work, join an interactive family tour, and listen to an interactive bilingual Storytime. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years. Materials are provided. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter](. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. [Learn more →]( [The Met Cloisters Plant Sale]( Special Program [The Met Cloisters Plant Sale]( Saturday, May 6, 10 am–3 pm The Met Cloisters Join us for the inaugural Met Cloisters Plant Sale! Meet The Met Cloisters gardeners and horticulturists who'll be on-hand to help you select a medieval garden–inspired plant, cultivated on-site in The Met Cloisters greenhouse. Then, create garden art of your very own to take home. Free [Learn more →]( [Virtual Events]( [Research Out Loud: Met Fellows Present 2023 | May 4-19, 2023]( MetSpeaks [Research Out Loud: Met Fellows Present 2023]( Thursdays, May 11, 18; 10 am–12 pm and 1–3 pm Fridays, May 12, 19; 10 am–12 pm, and 1–3 pm Online Join us online to hear the leading minds and rising voices of their fields as our current Met fellows explore new avenues of research in art history, visual culture, education, and cultural heritage preservation in live presentations. Free, though advance registration is required for the online sessions on Zoom. Join us as fellows expand on their virtual presentations through talks, musical performances, and other exciting activations of The Met galleries on Friday, May 12, and Friday, May 19. In-person events are free with Museum admission; registration is not required. [Learn more →]( [Virtual Seeing Through Drawing—Portraiture]( Access [Virtual Seeing Through Drawing—Portraiture]( Saturday, May 6, 2–4 pm Online For adults who are blind or partially sighted. Get inspired by The Met collection and learn drawing techniques through virtual workshops that include experimentation with materials, verbal description, and creative responses to works of art. Presented in conjunction with the exhibitions [Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter](, and [Richard Avedon: MURALS](. Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. [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 [Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid](, [Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty](, [Rich Man, Poor Man: Commerce in a Late Medieval Town](, [Jegi: Korean Ritual Objects](, [Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter](, and [Richard Avedon: MURALS](. Teens Take The Met! and Teen Fridays are made possible by the Gray 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: [Commemorative Wrapper (Kanga) (detail)](, 1974. Zanzibar, Tanzania. Cotton, 45 3/8 × 58 1/8 in. (115.3 × 147.6 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Barbara and Gregory Reynolds, 1985 (1985.375.47) | Cecily Brown (British, born 1969). [Fair of Face, Full of Woe](, 2008. Oil on canvas, 17 x 39 7/8 in. (43.2 x 101.3 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Calvin Tomkins and Dodie Kazanjian, 2009 (2009.533a-c) © Cecily Brown | Herman Cornejo. Photo by Lucas Chilczuk | Musicians from The Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School Choir. Photo courtesy of Ben Asen | Teens Take The Met! Illustration by Noah Lawrence-Holder for The Met | A Line of Beauty composite Image, 2023. Photographed by Julia Hetta. Photo © Julia Hetta | [Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66)]( (detail), ca. 1555–60. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Tughra: H. 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm) W. 25 3/8 in. (64.5 cm) Mat: H. 25 in. (63.5 cm) W. 30 in. (76.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Rogers Fund, 1938 (38.149.1) | The Met Cloisters Plant Sale. Photo by Carly Amarant | All other images by Filip Wolak