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Research Out Loud: Met Fellows Present 2023 | May 4-19, 2023

MetSpeaks

Research Out Loud: Met Fellows Present 2023


Thursdays and Fridays, May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 10 am–12 pm and 1–3 pm, online
Friday, May 5, 4–5 pm, May 12, 3:30–4:30 pm, May 19, 4–4:30 pm and 4:45–5:15 pm, in person


Join us online to hear the leading minds and rising voices of their fields as our current Met fellows explore new research avenues in art history, visual culture, education, and cultural heritage preservation in live presentations on their research. Join us in person when fellows expand on their online presentations through talks, readings, musical performances, and other activations of The Met galleries on Fridays, May 5, May 12, and May 19.

Free, though advance registration is required for the online sessions on Zoom. In-person events are free with Museum admission; registration is not required.

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MetCreates

MetCreates

Drawing from Inspiration—Cecily Brown's References

Friday, April 28, 6–8 pm
Gallery 810

Create your own drawings in front of works of art in The Met collection that influenced artist Cecily Brown and with source materials she references in her studio. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own sketchbook. For visitors of all ages.

Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid.

Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.

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Studio Workshop—Monoprint Inspired by Artist Cecily Brown

Saturday, May 6, 2–5 pm
Carroll Classroom, Ruth and Harold D. 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 with teaching artists from the EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop.

Fee: $95. Materials are included. Please note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. Registration closes on May 2, 2023, or when registration is full.

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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.

Rich Man, Poor Man: Commerce in a Late Medieval Town

Saturday, April 22, 3–4 pm
Main Hall, The Met Cloisters

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Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter

Tuesday, April 25, 11–11:45 am
Gallery 955

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month—Sword Fittings from Edo Japan

Friday, May 5, 2–2:30 pm
Gallery 380

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Drop-in Drawing

MetCreates

Drop-in Drawing

Friday, May 5, 6–8 pm
Gallery 802

Experience The Met 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.

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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.

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Teen Fridays (Ages 15-18)

Teens

Teen Fridays (Ages 15–18)

Friday, May 5, 4:30–6:30 pm
Carson Family Hall, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center or 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 Pacific Islander Heritage Month with special programs and activities.

Free

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Teens Take The Met! (Ages 13-18)

Teens

Teens Take The Met! (Ages 13–18)

Friday, May 12, 5–8 pm
The Met Fifth Avenue, Museum-wide

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 almost forty NYC cultural and community organizations.

Doors open at 5 pm. Free and open to all teens 13+ with a middle or high school ID. Just show up or RSVP now to get a free ticket to beat the line.

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Start with Art-S.T.E.A.M.

Families

Start with Art—S.T.E.A.M.

Thursday, April 27, 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 S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Recommended for families with children ages 3 to 6.

Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
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Virtual Events

 

Study Group—Looking Back in Time through The Met’s Photo Archive

MetStudies

Study Group—Looking Back in Time through The Met's Photo Archive

Thursday, May 4, 4–5:30 pm
Online

Join Met image archivist Stephanie Post for a look at rarely seen photographs documenting the Museum's 153-year history, the clues discovered that lead to eye-opening realizations, and the evolving documentation of the Museum's character and its public.

Fee: $40. Please note: This live event takes place on Zoom. Space is limited; advance registration is required.

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A group of four people walk in sets of two together through a gallery. Two of the members in the group are led by their guide dogs – a white poodle and a black Labrador. The group is walking by a large Medieval tapestry.

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Virtual Picture This!—Earth Day

Thursday, April 27, 2–3:30 pm
Online

For adults who are blind or partially sighted. Join us for this in-person tour to enjoy works of art through detailed descriptions and discussion.

Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited.

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Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Online Information Session

MetStudies

Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Online Information Session

Friday, April 28, 12–12:45 pm
Online

Join an online information session to learn more about the fall 2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program and application process. Bring your questions!

Free, though advance registration is required.

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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.

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More Events

Looking for more? Virtual events are available on YouTube, Facebook, and our website after they premiere.

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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.

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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. For information about accessibility on our website, see our Website Accessibility Statement.

 

 

 

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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, Rich Man, Poor Man: Commerce in a Late Medieval Town, Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter, Samurai Splendor: Sword Fittings from Edo Japan, and Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.

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.

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