November Events

Studio workshops, artist demonstrations, Art History Study Group, gallery talks, and more. [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [November Events]( [An Evening Salon-Manet/Degas]( MetCelebrates [An Evening Salon—Manet/Degas]( Friday, November 17, 6–8:30 pm Museum-wide, The Met Fifth Avenue Enter the vibrant and creative world of Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas through an evening of music, poetry, painting, and celebration inspired by the salon gatherings of late 19th-century Paris. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Manet/Degas](. Free with Museum admission. [Learn more →]( [Studio Workshop-Shifting Figures in Space]( MetCreates [Studio Workshop—Shifting Figures in Space]( Saturday, November 4, 2–5 pm North Classroom, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education Learn about Pablo Picasso's Cubist technique and how his work intersected figures with their environments to create new ways of seeing. In this workshop, begin with a brief talk about works featured in the exhibition [Picasso: A Cubist Commission in Brooklyn]( and demonstrations of Cubist drawing techniques. Then create a series of drawings inspired by the Museum's Greek and Roman sculpture galleries that move from observations of bodies interacting with architecture to reduced and abstracted interpretations of those original subjects. Fee: $55. Materials are included. Note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [Art History Study Group—Understanding Abstraction]( MetStudies [Art History Study Group—Understanding Abstraction]( Wednesday, November 15, 4–5:30 pm Online Expand your knowledge of art history through virtual introductions to core themes and close examination of Met objects with Museum experts. Join a Met educator and explore a range of approaches used in creating abstract art since the early 20th century, such as hard-edged geometric shapes and expressionistic brushstrokes. Delve into how individual artists infused their abstract paintings with meaning, including spiritual and social values. Fee: $40. Note: This live event takes place on Zoom. Space is limited; advance registration is required. Registration closes Monday, November 13, 2023. [Register now →]( [Will Wilson]( MetCelebrates [Artist's Workshop Demonstration—The Art, Vision, and Community of Photographer Will Wilson]( Saturday, November 18, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm Meet inside the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium entrance at Fifth Avenue and 83rd Street Observe portrait demonstrations and the process of tintype photography with photographer Will Wilson (Diné, Navajo). In these 45-minute sessions, gain insight into this early photographic technique and learn about Wilson's method and creative choices. Presented in celebration of [Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month](. Free, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Register now →]( MetSpeaks [The Art, Vision, and Community of Photographer Will Wilson]( Sunday, November 19, 2–3 pm Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Uris Center for Education Join photographer Will Wilson (Diné, Navajo) to explore his unique photographic process, which creates a meaningful experience with the subject that is reflected in the final print. Gain a deeper understanding of his historic, yet contemporary, approach, and learn how Wilson connects time, technology, and communities through his photography. Presented in celebration of [Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month](. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register. [Register now →]( [Met Expert Talks]( MetTours [Met Expert Talks]( Join Museum experts, including curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars, for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries. Hear new insights and untold stories from Met insiders and take a closer look at the works of art. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register. [Proof: Maxime Du Camp's Photographs of the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa]( Thursday, November 9, and Tuesday, December 5, 3–3:45 pm Gallery 852, The Howard Gilman Gallery [Register now →]( [Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery]( Tuesday, November 14, and Tuesday, November 21, 11–11:45 am Gallery 746 North, The Erving and Joyce Wolf Gallery Presented in celebration of [Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month](. [Register now →]( [Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters]( MetCreates [Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters]( Saturday, November 11, 1–3 pm Meet in the 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 →]( [Conversations with … Rich Man, Poor Man: Art, Class, and Commerce in a Late Medieval Town]( MetTours [Conversations with … Rich Man, Poor Man: Art, Class, and Commerce in a Late Medieval Town]( Sunday, November 5, 3–4 pm Gallery 10, The Met Cloisters Join Met experts for lively dialogues on works of art on view in the galleries. In this session, connect with works of art on view in the exhibition [Rich Man, Poor Man: Art, Class, and Commerce in a Late Medieval Town](. 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, November 17, 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. Free [Learn more →]( [Family Afternoon]( Families [Family Afternoon]( Sunday, November 12, 1–4 pm Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education Come ready to look, imagine, and create! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun. Create art like an Impressionist, join an interactive family tour, and learn from Museum experts! Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years. Materials are provided. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. [Learn more →]( [Met Escapes-Light]( Access [Met Escapes—Light]( Tuesday, November 14, 2–3:30 pm Art Study Room, Uris Center for Education For individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners. Take a break from the everyday with in-person explorations of works of art. Free, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited. [Register now →]( [Artists on Artworks-Africa and Byzantium]( MetTours [Artists on Artworks—Africa and Byzantium]( Friday, December 1, 6–7 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Join artists as they reflect on works in the exhibition [Africa and Byzantium]( and make connections to their own artistic practices. Listen as curator Andrea Myers Achi introduces the exhibition, which explores the profound artistic contributions of North Africa, Egypt, Nubia, Ethiopia, and other powerful African kingdoms whose pivotal interactions with Byzantium had a lasting impact on the Mediterranean world. Then, experience a dialogue between artists on resonant topics raised in the exhibition, including collective memory, identity, and loss in northern and eastern Africa. Free, though advance registration is required. Please note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Register now →]( [MetKids Microscope Season 2]( MetKids [MetKids Microscope—New Episodes!]( What's the science behind making paint, mixing colors, and hearing music? Learn with Met scientists as your guide, then experiment on your own. [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]( 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 [Manet/Degas](, [Picasso: A Cubist Commission in Brooklyn](, [Proof: Maxime Du Camp's Photographs of the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa](, [Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery](, [Rich Man, Poor Man: Art, Class, and Commerce in a Late Medieval Town](, and [Africa and Byzantium](. 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: Left: Édouard Manet (French, 1832–1883). Plum Brandy (detail), ca. 1877. Oil on canvas, 29 x 19 3/4 in. (73.6 x 50.2 cm). National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (1971.85.1). Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; right: Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917). In a Café (The Absinthe Drinker) (detail), 1875–76. Oil on canvas, 36 1/4 x 26 15/16 in. (92 x 68.5 cm). Musée d’Orsay, Paris. © Musée d'Orsay Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Patrice Schmidt | Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973). Nude Woman, 1910. Oil on canvas, 73 3/4 x 24 in. (187.3 x 61 cm). National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., Alisa Mellon Bruce Fund (1972.46.1) © 2023 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photo Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. | Gallery view image courtesy of the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York | Will Wilson (born 1969). How the West is One, 2014, printed 2016. Archival pigment print from wet plate collodion scan, 24 x 36 inches. Collection of the artist | [Architectural Support with a Peasant Holding a Club]( (detail), 1524–1549. Made in Exeter, England, by French woodworkers. Oak, 83 x 9 1/2 x 12 in., 111 lb. (211 x 24.1 x 30.5 cm, 50.3 kg). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Cloisters Collection, 1974 (1974.295.3) | Mosaic Panel of Preparations for a Feast, Tunisia, Carthage, late 2nd century CE. Marble, limestone, molten glass, 94 1/2 x 88 5/8 in. (240 x 225 cm). Paris, Musée du Louvre, Department of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan Antiquities (MNC 1577; Ma1796). © RMN-Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY. Photo: Hervé Lewandowski | All other photos by Filip Wolak