THE MET Celebrates Lunar New Year and More

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Virtual Lunar New Year Festival: Year of the Ox

Saturday, February 13, 10 am–10 pm Related activities February 6–16 May art bring you good fortune! Celebrate the Year of the Ox, one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, with virtual performances, interactive activities, and artist-led workshops for all ages. Learn more → MetSpeaks Making Do: The Impact of COVID-19 on Exhibiting Art Wednesday, February 10, 6–7 pm Join leading professionals from South and Central America as they discuss museum closures, travel restrictions, and the value of culture during a crisis. Learn more → MetLiveArts Digital Premiere—Leila Josefowicz at The Met Tuesday, February 16, 7–7:45 pm Celebrated violinist Leila Josefowicz performs Bach's Partita No. 2 in D Minor and a new work written for Josefowicz by composer Matthias Pintscher. Presented in The Met's galleries for modern and montemporary art and the Vélez Blanco Patio. Learn more → MetTours Insider Insights—Celebrating the Year of the Ox (Mandarin and English) Explore the exhibition Celebrating the Year of the Ox and discover depictions of oxen and water buffalo created by artists in the last 3,000 years. Presented in Mandarin and English. Monday, February 8 and 15, 12–12:10 pm (Mandarin) Learn more →  Monday, February 8 and 15, 12:15–12:25 pm (English) Learn more → MetCreates Drop-in Drawing Patterns, Symbols, and Fragments Celebrate the small things by piecing together paper, fabric, and household items to create a unique pattern. Watch now →  Fashion Illustration Sunday, February 14, 10–10:30 am Learn how to draw a croquis, a quick sketch of a figure, and use it as a tool for creating an innovative fashion illustration. Learn more → 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 Virtual Events Looking for more? Events are available on YouTube, Facebook, and our website after they premiere. See all upcoming virtual events →