September 21, 2010

Fiesta! At the MET

 Rafael Ferrer (American, born Puerto Rico, 1933). Merengue en Boca Chica, 1983. Oil on canvas; 60 x 72 in. (152.4 x 182.9 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Anonymous Gift, 1984 (1984.2)




What: ¡Fiesta! Celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Culture When: September 25, 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Where: Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education, ground floor

Come join a fiesta at the Met! See, learn, create, dance, and enjoy Hispanic and Latin American art and culture in a Museum-wide celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Bring family and friends of all ages for captivating performances, dance lessons, activities, and film screenings. Follow Native American dancers and immerse yourself in Pre-Hispanic art and society through demonstrations and conversations with performers in the galleries. Pick up a treasure hunt and travel across time and place to experience how the world connects. Create your own artwork inspired by what you see in the galleries. Website