In one of our most anticipated yearly traditions, upper level students in Delbarton's Art Department visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC on Friday, December 13. Juniors and Seniors in Studio Art, AP Studio Art, and AP Art History attended the trip, chaperoned by Mr. Aidan Mehigan, Ms. Yaiza Dominguez, Ms. Amy Rothenberg, and Ms. Caitlin Servilio.

After a bus ride to the city, students were briefly tortured by being forced to pose for this classic picture on the Met's iconic front steps...

Studio Art students then started out their journey in the Greek and Roman sculpture halls, taking photographs and notes for a future etching, while AP students traveled through the vast Museum to see artists and artworks relevant to their coursework.

Highlights of the Met's current exhibitions included "Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876–Now," and "Siena: The Rise of Painting." Of course, the Met's permanent collection, from the Temple of Dendur to Vincent Van Gogh (and even a pillar that used to reside on Delbarton's own campus!), never fails to dazzle. This annual trip has become a much loved part of our curriculum and a great opportunity for students to be in the presence of great artworks.