BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Museum, Arts and Culture Access Consortium - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Museum, Arts and Culture Access Consortium X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://macaccess.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Museum, Arts and Culture Access Consortium REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230906T192843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T192843Z UID:10013186-1696158000-1696165200@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Create Ability: Shaping Place DESCRIPTION:Please join us for MoMA’s monthly program welcoming individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities\, with their families and friends\, to explore works on view and create artwork together. In each session\, participants focus on a different theme during interactive activities in the Museum’s galleries and classrooms. \nRegistration opens on August 28 at 10:00 a.m. \nCreate Ability is offered free of charge. Space is limited and preregistration is required. For more information or to register\, please email AccessPrograms@moma.org or call Access Programs at 212-408-6447. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/create-ability-shaping-place/ LOCATION:The Museum of Modern Art\, 11 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Learning Disabilities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screen-Shot-2023-08-25-at-1.18.27-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum of Modern Art":MAILTO:accessprograms@moma.org GEO:40.7614151;-73.9776194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Museum of Modern Art 11 West 53rd Street New York NY 10019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 West 53rd Street:geo:-73.9776194,40.7614151 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T193000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230830T180150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T192522Z UID:10013181-1696356000-1696361400@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Virtual Verbal Description Tour: María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold DESCRIPTION:6–7:30 pm \nZoom \n\nRegister for free\nBlind individuals and those with low vision are invited to experience our collections and exhibitions online by tuning in for vivid\, detailed verbal description tours. Each program offers an opportunity to gather online and enjoy works of art and one another’s company. At this session\, explore migration\, motherhood\, labor\, and community through the photography\, painting\, and installation of Cuban-born artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons. \nFree; registration is required. \nQuestions or need assistance registering? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/virtual-verbal-description-tour-maria-magdalena-campos-pons-behold/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Museum\, 200 Eastern Pkwy\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/EL214.9a-c_Red_Composition_from_Los_Caminos_The_Path__Center_600_812-1.jpg GEO:40.671151;-73.9634766 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Pkwy Brooklyn NY 11238 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 Eastern Pkwy:geo:-73.9634766,40.671151 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T153000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230823T192601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T192939Z UID:10016293-1697032800-1697038200@macaccess.org SUMMARY:JM Journeys at the Jewish Museum DESCRIPTION:Participants with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care partners are invited to explore the Jewish Museum Collection through discussion and art making. \nThis program will be offered in two forms: in-person at the Jewish Museum and over Zoom. Both the in-person and virtual groups will take place at the same time. Please indicate which group you would like to register for. \nAll Access Programs are free of charge and require advance reservation. Please contact access@thejm.org or 212.423.3289 to register\, or for more information. \nThe virtual program is presented with captioning through Zoom. The Jewish Museum is committed to making its virtual programs accessible to all. Please let us know if you need any additional accommodations\, including live CART interpretation or ASL interpretation. \nImage credit: Ethel Fisher\, Portrait of Ilse Getz\, 1977. Gift of Margaret Fisher URL:https://macaccess.org/program/jm-journeys-at-the-jewish-museum-7/ LOCATION:The Jewish Museum\, 1109 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted,Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Jewish Museum":MAILTO:access@thejm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T153000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230828T173331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T192640Z UID:10016297-1697119200-1697124600@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Picture This!—Art for the Millions: American Culture and Politics in the 1930s DESCRIPTION: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. \nFree\, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. Contact 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org to register. \nPresented in conjunction with the exhibition Art for the Millions: American Culture and Politics in the 1930s. \nFor updates on upcoming programs\, connect with us on Facebook or contact us at access@metmuseum.org. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/picture-this-art-for-the-millions-american-culture-and-politics-in-the-1930s/ LOCATION:The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, 1000 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted ORGANIZER;CN="The Metropolitan Museum of Art":MAILTO:access@metmuseum.org GEO:40.7791655;-73.9629278 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10028 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Fifth Avenue:geo:-73.9629278,40.7791655 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T140000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230926T172657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T190241Z UID:10016307-1697288400-1697292000@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Empowering Caregivers In-Person DESCRIPTION:Join the Rubin’s community of caregivers for a free\, in-person program of art and connection. Guided by art in the collection\, Rubin docents and staff lead close-looking\, creative exercises\, and engaging discussion in the galleries. The program begins with a tour and conversation\, exploring how contemporary and traditional Buddhist artworks can inspire new perspectives and pathways to empowerment. Participants are invited to explore the power dynamics in their own lives and open their minds to a different understanding of their own agency. We also examine concepts of interdependence and fluidity by listening to the stories and teachings of historical Buddhist figures. The tour is followed by a gathering in the Rubin’s Café Serai\, where participants can enjoy complimentary refreshments and lively conversation to build connections and strengthen the caregiver community. \nClick Here To Register \nPlease note: This event is intended for caregivers and not for persons with dementia. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/empowering-caregivers-in-person/ LOCATION:Rubin Museum of Art\, 150 West 17th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors with Memory Loss ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Empowering_Caregivers-June_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rubin Museum of Art":MAILTO:access@rmanyc.org GEO:40.740088;-73.9977552 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th Street New York NY 10011 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 West 17th Street:geo:-73.9977552,40.740088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T153000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230828T174907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T192627Z UID:10016298-1697378400-1697383800@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Met Escapes—Vertigo of Color: Matisse\, Derain\, and the Origins of Fauvism DESCRIPTION: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. \nFree\, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. \nPresented in conjunction with the exhibition Vertigo of Color: Matisse\, Derain\, and the Origins of Fauvism URL:https://macaccess.org/program/met-escapes-vertigo-of-color-matisse-derain-and-the-origins-of-fauvism/ LOCATION:The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, 1000 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Learning Disabilities,Visitors with Memory Loss ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MetCreates_Visitors-with-Disabilities_Discoveries_marquee-7.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Metropolitan Museum of Art":MAILTO:access@metmuseum.org GEO:40.7791655;-73.9629278 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10028 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Fifth Avenue:geo:-73.9629278,40.7791655 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231011T172635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T195245Z UID:10013206-1697383800-1697392800@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Whitney Signs: Ruth Asawa Drink and Draw DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person drink and draw event inspired by Ruth Asawa: Through Line\, led by Deaf educator Joyce Hom in ASL. The event will include artmaking activities inspired by Ruth Asawa’s ink drawing and stamping practices\, and will be held in the Whitney Museum’s Susan and John Hess Family Theater. This event will be in ASL and will not have voice interpretation. To request interpretation for Tactile\, Protactile\, International Sign Language\, another language\, or additional accommodations\, including Braille\, please email accessfeedback@whitney.org or call (646) 666-5574 (relay calls welcome) with two weeks’ notice. Due to a limited capacity\, this program is Deaf-priority and we do not allow ASL students to attend. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/whitney-signs-ruth-asawa-drink-and-draw/ LOCATION:Whitney Museum of American Art\, 99 Gansevoort Street\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Deaf,Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs,Visitors with Hearing Loss ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Whitney-Signs-10-15.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Whitney Museum of American Art":MAILTO:ASL_Tours@whitney.org GEO:40.7396091;-74.0088604 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Whitney Museum of American Art 99 Gansevoort Street New York NY 10014 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=99 Gansevoort Street:geo:-74.0088604,40.7396091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T203000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230920T144037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T190416Z UID:10016306-1697481000-1697488200@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Mind's Eye at the Guggenheim - Experimental Art in Korea DESCRIPTION:The Guggenheim is continuing to celebrate the ideas\, people\, and art at the core of its mission by offering virtual and in-person Mind’s Eye programming for participants who are blind or have low vision. This program features the current exhibition Only the Young: Experimental Art in Korea\, 1960s–1970s. \nThis exhibition centers a network of key artists who\, in the pivotal decades following the Korean War\, pushed boundaries in response to a rapidly changing socioeconomic and political landscape. Visitors encounter a variety of mediums in the show including painting\, sculpture\, photography\, video\, and installation. Join us in exploring an era of remarkable transformation in South Korea during this in-person program at the museum. \nThis month’s Mind’s Eye programming will be led by artist and educator Maya Jeffereis through verbal description and conversation. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/minds-eye-at-the-guggenheim-experimental-art-in-korea/ LOCATION:Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, 1071 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY \, NY\, 10128\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/art-neung-kyung-apple.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Guggenheim Museum":MAILTO:access@guggenheim.org GEO:40.783001;-73.9588816 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Avenue New York NY NY 10128 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1071 Fifth Avenue:geo:-73.9588816,40.783001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T163000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230830T160836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T192532Z UID:10013180-1697554800-1697560200@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Verbal Description Tour: María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold DESCRIPTION:3–4:30 pm \nMeet in the Rubin Lobby\, 1st Floor \n\nRegister for free\nBlind individuals and those with low vision are invited to experience our collections and exhibitions in vivid\, detailed verbal description tours incorporating multisensory interactions with art. Each program offers an opportunity to enjoy works of art and one another’s company. This month\, explore migration\, motherhood\, labor\, and community through the photography\, painting\, and installation of Cuban-born artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons. \nFree; registration is required. Service animals are welcome. \nQuestions or need assistance registering? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/verbal-description-tour-maria-magdalena-campos-pons-behold/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Museum\, 200 Eastern Pkwy\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/EL214.9a-c_Red_Composition_from_Los_Caminos_The_Path__Center_600_812.jpg GEO:40.671151;-73.9634766 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Pkwy Brooklyn NY 11238 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 Eastern Pkwy:geo:-73.9634766,40.671151 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T153000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231002T184026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T191051Z UID:10016310-1697898600-1697902200@macaccess.org SUMMARY:ASL NYBG Landmarks Tour DESCRIPTION:Meets at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center \nThis tour\, led by an NYBG Tour Guide accompanied by an American Sign Language interpreter\, offers a fascinating overview of the Garden’s history and its importance as a vital NYC cultural destination since 1891. With an expert guide\, explore the Tulip Tree Allee\, the Fountain of Life\, and the Library. The tour concludes at the Garden’s “must-see” destination—the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory \nTo better serve our audience\, please register if you plan to attend this event here. Admission required to enter Garden. Explore admission options\, including free options for Bronx residents here. On-site parking is additional. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/asl-nybg-landmarks-tour/ LOCATION:New York Botanical Garden\, 2900 Southern Boulevard\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Deaf,Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MCO-0093-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New York Botanical Garden":MAILTO:access@nybg.org GEO:40.8623889;-73.8772481 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Boulevard Bronx NY 10458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2900 Southern Boulevard:geo:-73.8772481,40.8623889 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231002T190315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T190315Z UID:10016714-1698085800-1698093000@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Mind's Eye at the Guggenheim - Mystical and Macabre DESCRIPTION:The Guggenheim is continuing to celebrate the ideas\, people\, and art at the core of its mission by offering Mind’s Eye programming for participants who are blind or have low vision. Join us for virtual programs in October celebrating the spooky season. \nWe’ll be exploring artworks from the Guggenheim’s collection with our antennae tuned to the eerie frequency. Go beyond the grave to explore art connected to the afterlife. Discover the unseen presences that might be haunting some artists’ work. Listen to new spooky stories about some familiar artworks. (Never fear\, this program is safe for those who—like your educator—are scared of ghostly tales.) \nOctober Mind’s Eye programming will be led by educator Rachel Ropeik through verbal description and conversation. The sessions will be accessible by web link or by dial-in phone number\, depending on your preference. \nPlease select a date: Monday\, October 23 from 6:30-8:30pm or Wednesday\, October 25 from 2:00-4:00pm \nFree\, but space is limited. RSVP is required three days before the program. To RSVP\, call 212 360 4355 or email access@guggenheim.org. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/minds-eye-at-the-guggenheim-mystical-and-macabre/2023-10-23/ LOCATION:Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, 1071 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY \, NY\, 10128\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Black-Cats-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Guggenheim Museum":MAILTO:access@guggenheim.org GEO:40.783001;-73.9588816 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Avenue New York NY NY 10128 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1071 Fifth Avenue:geo:-73.9588816,40.783001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T143000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230928T193914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T190232Z UID:10016308-1698152400-1698157800@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Lincoln Center Moments: Invoke: Songs are Stories DESCRIPTION:Driven by a passion for storytelling invoke features original works composed by and for the group\, forming a unique contemporary repertoire inspired by many different musical styles – from minimalism\, to jazz\, to American fiddle tunes\, and bluegrass – and allowing them to show their real zeal for using song and text withing the realm of the string quertet. \nThis event is part of Lincoln Center Moments\, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. \nVirtual programs are 90 minutes long\, including live and recorded performances and activities facilitated by educators and music therapists that explore the work through discussion\, movement\, music\, and art-making. These programs are open to audiences impacted by dementia anywhere in the country with access to Zoom. \nThis virtual event is part of Lincoln Center Moments. Register to join the community and gain access to this event. Contact access@lincolncenter.org or 212-875-5375 with questions or for registration assistance. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/lincoln-center-moments-invoke-songs-are-stories/ LOCATION:Virtual/Online\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Memory Loss ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/invoke.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Accessibility at Lincoln Center":MAILTO:access@lincolncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231002T190315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T190315Z UID:10016715-1698242400-1698249600@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Mind's Eye at the Guggenheim - Mystical and Macabre DESCRIPTION:The Guggenheim is continuing to celebrate the ideas\, people\, and art at the core of its mission by offering Mind’s Eye programming for participants who are blind or have low vision. Join us for virtual programs in October celebrating the spooky season. \nWe’ll be exploring artworks from the Guggenheim’s collection with our antennae tuned to the eerie frequency. Go beyond the grave to explore art connected to the afterlife. Discover the unseen presences that might be haunting some artists’ work. Listen to new spooky stories about some familiar artworks. (Never fear\, this program is safe for those who—like your educator—are scared of ghostly tales.) \nOctober Mind’s Eye programming will be led by educator Rachel Ropeik through verbal description and conversation. The sessions will be accessible by web link or by dial-in phone number\, depending on your preference. \nPlease select a date: Monday\, October 23 from 6:30-8:30pm or Wednesday\, October 25 from 2:00-4:00pm \nFree\, but space is limited. RSVP is required three days before the program. To RSVP\, call 212 360 4355 or email access@guggenheim.org. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/minds-eye-at-the-guggenheim-mystical-and-macabre/2023-10-25/ LOCATION:Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, 1071 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY \, NY\, 10128\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Black-Cats-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Guggenheim Museum":MAILTO:access@guggenheim.org GEO:40.783001;-73.9588816 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Avenue New York NY NY 10128 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1071 Fifth Avenue:geo:-73.9588816,40.783001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230919T165650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T190527Z UID:10016304-1698343200-1698350400@macaccess.org SUMMARY:In-Person Vibrant Verbal Description Tour DESCRIPTION:Members of the low-vision and blind community are invited to an exciting\, in-person Vibrant Verbal Description Tour at Poster House. This after-hours event will provide exclusive access to the museum’s exhibition\, Art Deco: Commercializing the Avant-Garde. \nThe tour will be led by our museum educator\, Maya Varadaraj. This intimate experience will allow guests to get up close with all the posters described\, as well as provide additional tactile objects to help illuminate the art. Light refreshments will be provided. \nWhile everyone is welcome\, Poster House offers Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind\, have low vision\, or who benefit from verbal descriptions. \nTo RSVP or if you have any further accessibility needs\, please contact Poster House’s Accessibility Coordinator at at access@posterhouse.org or at ‪914.295.2387‬. \nMasks are encouraged during this event and are available free of charge at the museum. Clear masks are also available. Assistive listening devices\, stools\, and some tactile posters will be provided. Navigational guides are available upon request. \nFor other event-related questions\, please contact info@posterhouse.org. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/in-person-vibrant-verbal-description-tour/ LOCATION:Poster House\, 119 W 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PH_Events_verbaltour_event2-1-aspect-ratio-1-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Poster House":MAILTO:access@posterhouse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230823T201438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T192914Z UID:10016295-1698577200-1698595200@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Access Family Workshop DESCRIPTION:Access Family Workshops are programs organized for visitors with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families. Join us for a multi-sensory experience\, exploring the Jewish Museum’s collection and creating your own artwork inspired by what’s on view. \nThis program will have three options to join: \nAges 5 – 17\, In-Person: 11 am – 12:30 pm\nAges 18 and up\, In-Person: 2 – 4 pm\nAll ages\, Virtual: 2 – 3:30 pm\nPlease indicate which group you would like to register for. \nAll Access Programs are free of charge and require advance reservation. Please contact access@thejm.org or 212.423.3289 for more information or to register. \nThe Jewish Museum is committed to making its programs accessible to all. Please let us know if you need any additional accommodations. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/access-family-workshop-7/ LOCATION:Jewish Museum\, 1109 5th Avenue at 92nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted,Visitors Who Are Deaf,Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs,Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Learning Disabilities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/040316_JewishMuseum-7897-Email-Hero-600px-W-72dpi-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Museum":MAILTO:access@thejm.org GEO:40.7854597;-73.9571318 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jewish Museum 1109 5th Avenue at 92nd Street New York NY 10128 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1109 5th Avenue at 92nd Street:geo:-73.9571318,40.7854597 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230929T193908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T190122Z UID:10016309-1698768000-1698771600@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: French Deco DESCRIPTION:Every month\, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. \nIn order to reach a wide\, art-loving audience around the world\, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are led by our Chief Curator\, allowing you intimate access to the items in our current shows and permanent collection. \nThis month’s tour will focus on French Art Deco. \nPlease email access@posterhouse.org or call ‪914.295.2387 to sign up for this event. You will be emailed poster images for reference as well as information about accessing Zoom the morning of the virtual tour. \nTours start promptly and will last approximately 70 minutes with questions. \nFor a complete list of our accessibility tours\, click the Accessibility filter at the top of our Events page\, call (914) 295-2387\, or email access@posterhouse.org. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/vibrant-verbal-description-tour-french-deco/ LOCATION:Poster House\, 119 W 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PH_Events_verbaltour_event2-1-aspect-ratio-1-1-4.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Poster House":MAILTO:access@posterhouse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T150000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231031T180517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T194842Z UID:10013214-1698847200-1698850800@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Virtual Met Memory Café DESCRIPTION:For individuals living with dementia\, together with their family members or care partners. Brew a cup of coffee or tea and gather around art to chat\, share\, and stretch! Presented in celebration of Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month. \nFree\, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/virtual-met-memory-cafe-5/ LOCATION:The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, 1000 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs,Visitors with Memory Loss ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/for-tech_metescapes-template-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Metropolitan Museum of Art":MAILTO:access@metmuseum.org GEO:40.7791655;-73.9629278 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10028 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Fifth Avenue:geo:-73.9629278,40.7791655 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T153000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230823T193250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T192927Z UID:10016294-1698847200-1698852600@macaccess.org SUMMARY:JM Journeys at the Jewish Museum DESCRIPTION:Participants with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care partners are invited to explore the Jewish Museum’s upcoming exhibition Mood of the moment: Gaby Aghion and the House of Chloé through discussion and art making. \nThis program will be offered in two forms: in-person at the Jewish Museum and over Zoom. Both the in-person and virtual groups will take place at the same time. Please indicate which group you would like to register for. \nAll Access Programs are free of charge and require advance reservation. Please contact access@thejm.org or 212.423.3289 to register\, or for more information. \nThe virtual program is presented with captioning through Zoom. The Jewish Museum is committed to making its virtual programs accessible to all. Please let us know if you need any additional accommodations\, including live CART interpretation or ASL interpretation. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/jm-journeys-at-the-jewish-museum-6/ LOCATION:The Jewish Museum\, 1109 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors with Memory Loss ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20160504_TJM_JM_Journeys035-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Jewish Museum":MAILTO:access@thejm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231102T145551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T194516Z UID:10016719-1699036200-1699041600@macaccess.org SUMMARY:First Friday: Loving with Three Hearts with Sins Invalid DESCRIPTION:Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour\, workshop\, performance\, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different\, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection. This month\, our education team is taking over First Friday to  highlight the museum’s education offerings. \nPoster House is thrilled to welcome Lorenzo Van Ness (they/them/elle) from Sins Invalid for a screening and discussion of Loving with Three Hearts. After the viewing\, there will be a discussion on the intersection of climate justice and disability justice. Special attention will be paid to how Sins Invalid utilizes performance to explore these connections. \nPlease note that while Poster House is mask-optional\, this event is mask-mandatory. Masks and clear masks will be provided. \n  \nAccessibility notes: This film will have an audio description and captions. There will be an ASL interpreter and assistive listening devices provided. Fidget tools will be available. \n  \nTo address further access needs\, please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/first-friday-loving-with-three-hearts-with-sins-invalid/ LOCATION:Poster House\, 119 W 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted,Visitors Who Are Deaf,Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs,Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Hearing Loss,Visitors with Learning Disabilities,Visitors with Mobility Disabilities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/poster.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Poster House":MAILTO:access@posterhouse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T201500 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231103T195010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T194418Z UID:10016720-1699556400-1699560900@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Electric Root Presents The Sound of (Black) Music DESCRIPTION:Gospel\, funk\, soul\, and Afrobeat come together in this joyful presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein songs as viewed through a utopian\, afrofuturistic lens. The Sound of (Black) Music is a vibrant one-act concert reimagining of the classic musical\, featuring songs such as “Do-Re-Mi\,” “Edelweiss\,” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain\,” all recast through a Black Roots music kaleidoscope. Created for 20 musicians and vocalists curated by Michael Mwenso and Jono Gasparro\, in association with Electric Root\, co-directed by Shariffa Ali and Kamilah Long with arrangements by Mathis Picard and music direction by Charenee Wade\, the concert channels the singular musical gifts of some of today’s most talented Black musicians into an overflowing celebration of Black Roots music. Vocalists Charles Anthony Bryant\, Brianna Thomas\, Charenee Wade\, Alexis Lombre\, and Zhanna Reed are supported by an electrifying band\, bringing to life a vibrant retelling of the beloved classic—one fit for the whole family! \nRun time: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes \nLearn more about Electric Root and The Sound of (Black) Music here. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or guestexperience@lincolncenter.org. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/electric-root-presents-the-sound-of-black-music/ LOCATION:Alice Tully Hall\, 141 Broadway at W 65 St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs,Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Hearing Loss,Visitors with Learning Disabilities,Visitors with Memory Loss,Visitors with Mobility Disabilities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/u0npbogb95agxh4idzay.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:access@lincolncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T183000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231106T195054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T195054Z UID:10016732-1699635600-1699641000@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Guggenheim Museum: Poetry Is Not A Luxury DESCRIPTION:Poetry Is Not a Luxury \n\n\nGrounded in the sentiment of Audre Lorde’s 1977 essay “Poetry Is Not a Luxury\,” this two-day gathering brings contemporary artists and poets together with museum audiences to explore poetry’s ability to invoke sensuality\, caesura\, and care. Designed by 2023 Poet-in-Residence Ama Codjoe\, this convening of discussion and exchange will illuminate poetry’s role in enabling humans to imagine\, dream\, and craft the kind of language that precipitates political action\, communal nurturing\, and social change. \n\n \n\nNovember 10 \n\n\nPoetry Is Not a Luxury Day 1: Poetic Freedom \n\n\n5-6:30pm ET (Virtual) \nLink to event page \n\n\nThis first day of the Poetry Is Not a Luxury program\, entitled Poetic Freedom\, will feature a live taping of the Poetry Foundation’s VS podcast with co-hosts Ajanaé Dawkins and Brittany Rogers and guests Arisa White and LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs. Attendees in this participatory event will have the chance to reflect on notions of care\, freedom\, and intimacy through group conversation\, interactive games\, and engaged listening. \n\n\nIn-person tickets for this program are sold out\, but the event will be livestreamed on the Poetry Foundation’s website. This program will include ASL interpretation and auto-captioning. \n\n\n  \n\n\nNovember 11 \n\n\nPoetry Is Not a Luxury Day 2: Poetic License  \n\n\n1-5pm ET (In-Person) \n\n\nLink to RSVP \n\n\nIn this second day of the Poetry Is Not a Luxury program\, entitled Poetic License\, poets and artists will share new work\, work in-progress\, and artistic reflections that express Lorde’s conviction that “poetry is not a luxury.” Featuring panel discussions\, poetry readings\, and performances\, the day will be interspersed with moments of grounding and personal reflection alongside pauses for inter-audience dialogue and connection. This program is free with RSVP and will include ASL interpretation. \n\nParticipants include Alexandra Bell\, Gabrielle Civil\, Alexis Pauline Gumbs\, Daria Simone Harper\, francine j. harris\, Omotara James\, Charleen McClure\, Ladan Osman\, Nicole Sealey\, Evie Shockley\, Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon\, and Robyne Walker Murphy. A schedule will be posted in the fall. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/guggenheim-museum-poetry-is-not-a-luxury/2023-11-10/ LOCATION:Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, 1071 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY \, NY\, 10128\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted,Visitors Who Are Deaf,Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs,Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Learning Disabilities,Visitors with Mobility Disabilities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poetry-Is-Not-A-Luxury.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Guggenheim Museum":MAILTO:access@guggenheim.org GEO:40.783001;-73.9588816 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Avenue New York NY NY 10128 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1071 Fifth Avenue:geo:-73.9588816,40.783001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T153000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231011T132723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T195334Z UID:10016716-1699700400-1699716600@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Seventeenth Annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair DESCRIPTION:11 am–3:30 pm \nMartha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion\, 1st Floor \n\nDon’t miss one of the best family events of the season! Meet forty of your favorite Brooklyn authors and illustrators as they share their latest books. This free event features storybooks\, picture books\, chapter books\, and graphic novels—fiction and nonfiction—for young book lovers from preschoolers to middle schoolers. Highlights include books in Mandarin and Hindi\, plus a book celebrating Diwali\, which falls on November 12 this year. \nThroughout the day\, children can chat with authors and illustrators\, get books signed\, enjoy a performance by The Band Books\, and participate in book-related art projects. \nParticipants include Adam Auerbach\, Gabrielle Balkan\, Artie Bennett\, Molly Brooks\, Keith Henry Brown\, Matthew Burgess\, Nina Crews\, Pauline David-Sax\, Karina Nicole González\, John Patrick Green\, Rasha Hamid\, Michael Hearst\, Kate Hosford\, Melissa Iwai\, Dan-ah Kim\, Elliot Kreloff\, Caron Levis\, Laura Ljungkvist\, Megan Madison\, Denis Markell\, Shaelyn McDaniel\, Yona McDonough\, Michele Wong McSween\, Kate Milford\, Yevgenia Nayberg\, Christopher Silas Neal\, Alexandra Penfold\, Jessica Ralli\, Isabel Roxas\, Misa Saburi\, Dan Saks\, Julia Sarcone-Roach\, Stephen Savage\, Anu Sehgal\, Lauren Semmer\, Latia Smith\, Joshua David Stein\, Tara Nicole Whitaker\, Katie Yamasaki\, Hyewon Yum\, and Gracey Zhang. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nImage caption and credit: Dan Saks\, Families Belong (New York: Penguin Young Readers Group\, 2020). Text © 2020 Dan Saks. Illustrations © 2020 Brooke Smart. All rights reserved. (Photo: courtesy of Penguin Random House) URL:https://macaccess.org/program/seventeenth-annual-brooklyn-childrens-book-fair/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Museum\, 200 Eastern Pkwy\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Book_Fair_11.12.23_image_Belong_9780593222768_all_1p_r1_-_Cropped_600_600.png GEO:40.671151;-73.9634766 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Pkwy Brooklyn NY 11238 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 Eastern Pkwy:geo:-73.9634766,40.671151 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231024T193312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T195021Z UID:10013211-1699704000-1699725600@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Convening: Meet the Moment DESCRIPTION:12–6 pm \nBeaux-Arts Court and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium\, 3rd Floor \n\nGet tickets\nJoin The Meteor for Meet the Moment—a powerful summit featuring ideas\, inspiration\, and conversation with some of today’s most influential women and nonbinary leaders. The day brings together artists\, journalists\, athletes\, activists\, and other voices across generations to discuss 2023’s important issues\, from AI to our bodily rights to our planet. \nCome to the Museum before the convening begins to check in\, grab coffee or lunch\, or see exhibitions. At 12:30 pm\, immerse yourself in discussions\, performances\, and interactive sessions that will leave you energized to meet the moment and build the future. After 4:30 pm\, enjoy cocktails in the Beaux-Arts Court. \nVisit The Meteor’s website for more information and updates. \nTickets are $35 and include Museum general admission. Member tickets are $20. Not a Member? Join today! \nASL interpretation will be provided. For other access needs\, email access@brooklynmuseum.org. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/convening-meet-the-moment/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Museum\, 200 Eastern Pkwy\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/rex.TM111222-7703_600_600.jpg GEO:40.671151;-73.9634766 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Pkwy Brooklyn NY 11238 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 Eastern Pkwy:geo:-73.9634766,40.671151 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231106T195054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T195054Z UID:10016733-1699707600-1699722000@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Guggenheim Museum: Poetry Is Not A Luxury DESCRIPTION:Poetry Is Not a Luxury \n\n\nGrounded in the sentiment of Audre Lorde’s 1977 essay “Poetry Is Not a Luxury\,” this two-day gathering brings contemporary artists and poets together with museum audiences to explore poetry’s ability to invoke sensuality\, caesura\, and care. Designed by 2023 Poet-in-Residence Ama Codjoe\, this convening of discussion and exchange will illuminate poetry’s role in enabling humans to imagine\, dream\, and craft the kind of language that precipitates political action\, communal nurturing\, and social change. \n\n \n\nNovember 10 \n\n\nPoetry Is Not a Luxury Day 1: Poetic Freedom \n\n\n5-6:30pm ET (Virtual) \nLink to event page \n\n\nThis first day of the Poetry Is Not a Luxury program\, entitled Poetic Freedom\, will feature a live taping of the Poetry Foundation’s VS podcast with co-hosts Ajanaé Dawkins and Brittany Rogers and guests Arisa White and LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs. Attendees in this participatory event will have the chance to reflect on notions of care\, freedom\, and intimacy through group conversation\, interactive games\, and engaged listening. \n\n\nIn-person tickets for this program are sold out\, but the event will be livestreamed on the Poetry Foundation’s website. This program will include ASL interpretation and auto-captioning. \n\n\n  \n\n\nNovember 11 \n\n\nPoetry Is Not a Luxury Day 2: Poetic License  \n\n\n1-5pm ET (In-Person) \n\n\nLink to RSVP \n\n\nIn this second day of the Poetry Is Not a Luxury program\, entitled Poetic License\, poets and artists will share new work\, work in-progress\, and artistic reflections that express Lorde’s conviction that “poetry is not a luxury.” Featuring panel discussions\, poetry readings\, and performances\, the day will be interspersed with moments of grounding and personal reflection alongside pauses for inter-audience dialogue and connection. This program is free with RSVP and will include ASL interpretation. \n\nParticipants include Alexandra Bell\, Gabrielle Civil\, Alexis Pauline Gumbs\, Daria Simone Harper\, francine j. harris\, Omotara James\, Charleen McClure\, Ladan Osman\, Nicole Sealey\, Evie Shockley\, Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon\, and Robyne Walker Murphy. A schedule will be posted in the fall. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/guggenheim-museum-poetry-is-not-a-luxury/2023-11-11/ LOCATION:Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, 1071 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY \, NY\, 10128\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted,Visitors Who Are Deaf,Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs,Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Learning Disabilities,Visitors with Mobility Disabilities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poetry-Is-Not-A-Luxury.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Guggenheim Museum":MAILTO:access@guggenheim.org GEO:40.783001;-73.9588816 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Avenue New York NY NY 10128 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1071 Fifth Avenue:geo:-73.9588816,40.783001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230828T201425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T192614Z UID:10016299-1699786800-1699792200@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Discoveries (Ages 5–13)—Colorful Celebrations DESCRIPTION:For kids with learning and developmental disabilities and those on the autism spectrum. Join us for an in-person workshop to talk about and make art! \nFree\, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. \nPresented in conjunction with the exhibition Vertigo of Color: Matisse\, Derain\, and the Origins of Fauvism. \nFor updates on upcoming programs\, connect with us on Facebook or contact us at access@metmuseum.org. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/discoveries-ages-5-13-colorful-celebrations/ LOCATION:The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, 1000 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Learning Disabilities,Visitors with Memory Loss,Visitors with Mobility Disabilities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MetCreates_Visitors-with-Disabilities_Discoveries_marquee-8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Metropolitan Museum of Art":MAILTO:access@metmuseum.org GEO:40.7791655;-73.9629278 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10028 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Fifth Avenue:geo:-73.9629278,40.7791655 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231106T194950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T194950Z UID:10016728-1699900200-1699907400@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Mind's Eye at the Guggenheim - Going Dark DESCRIPTION:The Guggenheim is continuing to celebrate the ideas\, people\, and art at the core of its mission by offering virtual and in-person Mind’s Eye programming for participants who are blind or have low vision. Join us in November to explore the exhibition Going Dark: The Contemporary Figure at the Edge of Visibility. \nThis exhibition highlights a multigenerational group of artists who engage the “semi-visible” figure—representations that are partially obscured\, including\, in some cases\, literally darkened. Using the concept of “going dark\,” these artists reflect on enduring and urgent questions surrounding social visibility. Visitors encounter in the show a variety of mediums\, including painting\, sculpture\, photography\, video\, and installation. Join us in exploring and interpreting the semi-visible figure during both in-person and virtual sessions \nThis month’s Mind’s Eye programming will be led by artist and educator Rukhshan Haque through verbal description and conversation. The virtual session will be accessible by web link or by dial-in phone number\, depending on your preference. \nThe same program will be offered twice virtually and twice in person; please RSVP for only one session.   \n\nRSVP: Monday\, November 13\, 6:30-8:30pm VIRTUAL\nRSVP: Wednesday\, November 15\, 2:00-4:00pm VIRTUAL\nRSVP: Monday\, November 20\, 6:30-8:30pm IN PERSON\nRSVP: Wednesday\, November 29\, 2:00-4:00pm IN PERSON \n\nFree\, but space is limited. RSVP is required three days before the program. To RSVP\, call 212 360 4355 or email access@guggenheim.org. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/minds-eye-at-the-guggenheim-going-dark/2023-11-13/ LOCATION:Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, 1071 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY \, NY\, 10128\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Going-Dark.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Guggenheim Museum":MAILTO:access@guggenheim.org GEO:40.783001;-73.9588816 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Avenue New York NY NY 10128 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1071 Fifth Avenue:geo:-73.9588816,40.783001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T153000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20230828T203241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T192553Z UID:10016300-1699970400-1699975800@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Met Escapes—Light DESCRIPTION: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. \nFree\, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. \nFor updates on upcoming programs\, connect with us on Facebook or contact us at access@metmuseum.org. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/met-escapes-light/ LOCATION:The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, 1000 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Learning Disabilities,Visitors with Memory Loss ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MetEscapes-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Metropolitan Museum of Art":MAILTO:access@metmuseum.org GEO:40.7791655;-73.9629278 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10028 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Fifth Avenue:geo:-73.9629278,40.7791655 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T153000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231031T131554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T194914Z UID:10013213-1699970400-1699975800@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Brooklyn Afternoons Online: Spike Lee: Creative Sources DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 14\, 2023 \n2–3:15 pm \nZoom\, Online \n\nRegister for free\nIndividuals with memory loss and their care partners are invited to a virtual exploration of Spike Lee: Creative Sources. Discover connections and community through art\, instruments\, historic photographs\, memorabilia\, and other works that give a rare glimpse into the world of filmmaker Spike Lee. Experience the exhibition from the comfort of home while relaxing and enjoying one another’s company. \nFree; registration is required. \nQuestions? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/brooklyn-afternoons-online-spike-lee-creative-sources/ LOCATION:Online\, Brooklyn Museum\, 200 Eastern Pkwy\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted,Visitors with Memory Loss ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SPIKE_PR_SPIKE_AND_MIKE_044_cropped_600_610-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231106T194624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T194624Z UID:10016726-1699977600-1699981200@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Global Deco DESCRIPTION:Every month\, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. \nIn order to reach a wide\, art-loving audience around the world\, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are led by our Chief Curator\, allowing you intimate access to the items in our current shows and permanent collection. \nThis month’s tour will focus on Global Art Deco. \nPlease email access@posterhouse.org or call ‪914.295.2387 to sign up for this event. You will be emailed poster images for reference as well as information about accessing Zoom the morning of the virtual tour. \nTours start promptly and will last approximately 70 minutes with questions. \nFor a complete list of our accessibility tours\, click the Accessibility filter at the top of our Events page\, call (914) 295-2387\, or email access@posterhouse.org. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/vibrant-verbal-description-tour-global-deco-2/ LOCATION:Zoom\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PH_Events_verbaltour_event2-1-aspect-ratio-1-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Poster House":MAILTO:access@posterhouse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260607T125155 CREATED:20231106T194443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T194443Z UID:10016724-1700046000-1700049600@macaccess.org SUMMARY:Ballet Hispánico\, Community Arts Partnerships DESCRIPTION:Join Ballet Hispánico\, the nation’s largest Latinx cultural organization and one of America’s cultural treasures\, for an intimate and engaging celebration of the beauty and diversity of Hispanic cultures through dance. \nThis event is part of Lincoln Center Moments\, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. \nPerformances at 11:00 am are Relaxed Performances\, designed for a neurodiverse audience. In addition to audiences impacted by dementia\, these performances are also open to adults with developmental disabilities. \nPerformances at 1:00 pm are followed by an hour-long workshop specially designed for audiences impacted by dementia—facilitated by educators and music therapists that explore the work through discussion\, movement\, music\, and art-making. \nThis event is part of Lincoln Center Moments. Register to join the community and gain access to this event. Contact access@lincolncenter.org or 212-875-5375 with questions or for registration assistance. URL:https://macaccess.org/program/ballet-hispanico-community-arts-partnerships/2023-11-15/1/ LOCATION:Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse\, 165 West 65th Street\, New York\, NY \, NY\, 10023\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Deaf,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Hearing Loss,Visitors with Learning Disabilities,Visitors with Memory Loss,Visitors with Mobility Disabilities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/aw9yd7sjtocsbzcyi1od.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Accessibility at Lincoln Center":MAILTO:access@lincolncenter.org GEO:40.7740616;-73.9840809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse 165 West 65th Street New York NY NY 10023 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=165 West 65th Street:geo:-73.9840809,40.7740616 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR