[infoshare] Re: Fw: Met Museum: Scheduled Programs for Visitors with Visual Impairments, Spring 2011
- From: Eliza Cooper <eliza.l.cooper@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: infoshare@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:39:00 -0500
Wow, you all are up early! Thanks for this, Maria. Might have to check some
of them out.
Eliza
On Feb 17, 2011, at 5:45 AM, Adam Linn wrote:
> Hey Maria,
>
> Thank you very much for this, looks great.
> On Feb 17, 2011, at 5:36 AM, Maria wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Below is some information for your perusal.
>> Maria
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Access
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 5:47 PM
>> Subject: Met Museum: Scheduled Programs for Visitors with Visual
>> Impairments, Spring 2011
>>
>> Touch & Explore—Scheduled Programs for Visitors who are Blind or Partially
>> Sighted at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
>>
>> For a list of programs that can be requested by appointment, please see our
>> website: http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind
>>
>> March–June 2011
>> These programs are free but places are limited, so reservations are
>> required. Please call (212) 650-2010 or email access@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>> Scheduled Programs for Adults
>> The Observant Eye—Seeing and Vision: Stieglitz, Steichen, Strand
>> A conversation and demonstration for sighted and visually impaired young
>> professionals
>>
>> Friday, March 4, 7:00 –8:45 p.m.
>> Explore the subjectivity of sight and take part in creating your own
>> photographs.
>> This program is made possible by Mr. and Mrs. Jeff C. Tarr.
>>
>> Picture This! Workshops
>> These workshops make works of art accessible through detailed descriptions,
>> touch, and other activities to awaken the senses.
>>
>> Thursday, March 24, 2:00 –3:30 p.m.
>> The Emperor’s Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City
>>
>> Thursday, April 14, 2:00 –3:30 p.m.
>> Art of the Table
>>
>> Thursday, May 12, 2:00 –3:30 p.m.
>> Travels through the Met
>>
>> Thursday, June 9, 2:00 –3:30 p.m.
>> Rooms with a View: The Open Window in the 19th Century
>>
>> Seeing through Drawing
>> Saturday, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18,
>> 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
>> This drawing class for adults who are blind or partially sighted meets
>> monthly.
>>
>> 15th Annual Lighthouse at the Met Concert—Musical Postcards from the Met:
>> Travels through the Permanent Collection
>>
>> Friday, April 15, 7:00 –8:30 p.m.
>> The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium
>> The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School of Lighthouse International
>> performs music inspired by the Museum’s collection.
>> No reservations required. Free with Museum admission.
>>
>> Scheduled Programs for Children and Teens
>> Picture This! Family Program
>> Families with children who are blind or partially sighted explore the
>> Museum’s collection using all the senses.
>>
>> Saturday, March 5, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
>> Birds & Beasts: A Met Safari
>>
>> Saturday, May 7, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
>> Exploring Musical Instruments
>>
>> A Conversation about Music
>> For teens with and without visual impairments
>>
>> Friday, May 13, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
>> Visit the exhibition Guitar Heroes: Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to New
>> York, and learn about the special sound, look, and construction of the
>> archtop guitar with a curator and musician.
>> Th
>> The Metropolitan Museum of Art
>> 1000 Fifth Avenue at 81st Street
>> New York, NY 10028
>> Email: access@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Voice: 212.650.2010
>> Website: www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities
>> Join us on Facebook!
>>
>> Access programs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art are made possible by
>> MetLife Foundation.
>>
>> Access programs are also made possible by the generous support of the
>> Filomen M. D’Agostino Foundation.
>>
>> Additional support has been provided by The Ceil & Michael E. Pulitzer
>> Foundation, Renate, Hans & Maria Hofmann Trust, Allene Reuss Memorial Trust,
>> Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation, The Murray G. and Beatrice H. Sherman
>> Charitable Trust, Dorothy S. Fried Trust, and Jane B. Wachsler.
>>
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