August Events

Workshops, gallery talks, and more [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [Virtual Events]( [MetStudies Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Onlone Information Session]( MetStudies [Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Online Information Session]( Wednesday, August 9, 12–12:45 pm, Thursday, August 10, 5–5:45 pm, and Friday, September 15, 3–3:45 pm Online Join a 45-minute online information session to learn more about the spring 2024 Undergraduate and Graduate Internship program and application process. Bring your questions! Free, though advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [Events at The Met]( [Family Afternoon - Tree and Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE-400 CE]( Families [Family Afternoon—Tree and Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE]( Sunday, August 6, 1–4 pm Carson Family Hall, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education Come ready to look, imagine, and create! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun. Create art inspired by early Buddhist art and join Museum experts to explore materials used in ancient times. 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 [Tree and Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE](. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. [Learn more →]( [Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters]( MetCreates [Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters]( Saturday, August 12, 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. Please note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [Ballet Hispánico: Buscando a Juan]( MetSpeaks [Women, Gossip, and the Economy in Late Medieval Exeter, England]( Sunday, August 6, 2–3 pm Fuentidueña Chapel, The Met Cloisters Join medieval scholar Maryanne Kowaleski for a lively discussion of the medieval criminalization of women's speech inspired by the complex images of women in the exhibition [Rich Man, Poor Man: Art, Class, and Commerce in a Late Medieval Town](. Explore how events such as the Black Death prompted local courts in medieval England to criminalize what some women said in public by labeling them as “scolds” or gossips—a negative label reinforced in artistic and literary works. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Rich Man, Poor Man: Art, Class, and Commerce in a Late Medieval Town](. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is required. Space is limited; first come, first served. [Register now →]( [Conversations with...]( MetTours [Conversations with…]( Join curators, conservators, and educators for lively dialogues on works of art on view in the galleries. Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Tree and Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE Join Met experts for an exploration of works in the exhibition [Tree and Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE](. Discover the origins of Buddhist art and newly discovered and never before publicly exhibited masterpieces. Meet in Gallery 999 [Thursday, August 10 and Thursday, August 17, 3–3:30 pm]( John Guy, Florence and Herbert Irving Curator of the Arts of South and Southeast Asia, Department of Asian Art, The Met [Learn more →]( [Tuesday, August 29, 3–3:30 pm]( Kalyani Ramachandran, 2023–2024 Jane and Morgan Whitney Fellow, The Met [Learn more →]( [Rich Man, Poor Man: Art, Class, and Commerce in a Late Medieval Town]( Sunday, August 6, 3–4 pm Meet in the 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 →]( [Berenice Abbott's New York Album, 1929]( Tuesday, August 15, 3–3:30 pm Join the exhibition curator Mia Fineman for an exploration of works featured in the exhibition which focuses on a selection of unbound pages from the unique album. Gain insight into the creative process of one of the great photographic artists of the 20th century. [Learn more →]( [Intern Insights]( MetStudies [Intern Insights]( Monday, August 7, 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 →]( [Intern Insights at The Met Cloisters]( MetStudies [Intern Insights at The Met Cloisters]( Monday, August 7, Tuesday, August 8, and Thursday, August 10, 3–3:45 pm Meet in the Main Hall, The Met Cloisters Join current Met Cloisters undergraduate interns for thematic, interactive conversations about works of art in The Met Cloisters collection. Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [How Did They Do That - wood carving]( MetTours [How Did They Do That?—Woodcarving]( Sunday, August 20, 1–4 pm Meet in the Main Hall, The Met Cloisters Peek at technique and learn—through handling tools and materials—how works of art were created. Stop by for hands-on demonstrations and conversations with educators, conservators, artists, and more! Demonstrations repeat every 30 minutes. For visitors of all ages. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [Intern Insights]( MetCreates [Register for Fall 2023 Children's Classes Online!]( Spark imagination, creativity, and lifelong connections with art! Taught by experienced Museum educators and teaching artists, these classes meet once a week for eight weeks. Registration for non-Members begins Wednesday, August 9, 10 am (ET) Note: Due to high demand, and to ensure a fair experience, you will join a virtual line to register. Once through the virtual line, you will be able to register for multiple classes. Space is limited and classes fill quickly. Registration closes Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 5 pm (ET), or when classes fill. [Learn more →]( [Introducing MetKids Microscope Season 2!]( MetKids [MetKids Microscope]( #MetKids Microscope is a show about the science behind the art (and the art behind the science!) at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Learn true stories about real discoveries from scientists at the Museum, and do some experiments on your own! [Learn more →]( [Introducing Replica]( [Introducing Replica]( Roblox comes to The Met through a new app and digital experience. #TheMetReplica [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. 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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 more information about the exhibitions, including sponsorship credits, see [Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE](, [Rich Man, Poor Man: Art, Class, and Commerce in a Late Medieval Town](, and [Berenice Abbott's New York Album, 1929](. MetKids is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Public programs at The Met Cloisters are made possible in part by The Helen Clay Frick Foundation. For Education program funders, visit [metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport](. Your support allows the Museum to collect, conserve, and present 5,000 years of world art. [Donate now.]( Images: [Architectural Support with a Peasant Holding a Club](, (detail), 1524–1549. French, made in Exeter, England, by French woodworkers. Oak, 89 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in., 96 lb. (228 x 24.1 x 24.1 cm, 43.5 kg). The Cloisters Collection, 1974 (1974.295.2) | Intern Insights at The Met Cloisters. Photo by Christina Westpheling | How Did They Do That? Photo by Natasha Mileshina | All other photos by Filip Wolak