“For art lovers, Art Encounter trips are great ways to see art in depth with the artists and see the important highlights of the city and country visited. A+”
Paula Addington, Argentina 2008 tour participant
Art Encounter invites you to join artists Joanna Pinsky and Ellen Kamerling on a unique trip that provides People to People experiences in Cuba, a country on the verge of change. Art Encounter's ninth trip to Havana explores Cuba’s artistic wealth through a lens that focuses on history, architecture, music, art and dance. You will discover Cuba’s national treasure – its people! Joanna and Ellen’s “art encounters” bring you together with Cuba’s creative community. You will have a unique opportunity to get to know this fascinating place that remains off limits to USA travelers. You will take home indelible memories of a country still caught in a time warp–--about to change.
- Guided Tour of the Museum of Fine Arts to see Cuba’s major artists
- Private visits to meet artists with international reputations in their homes and studios
- “Rumba” Sunday
- Meet visionary artist Salvatore Gonzales in the neighborhood he transformed with extraordinary murals and “found art” sculptures
- Experience a day in the country at Pinar del Rio Art Spaces in Plaza Vieja: Atelier Grafica and Wilfredo Lam Center in Plaza Catedral
- Private performances and discussions with two dance companies
- Private roof-top concert of Cuban music with Pablo Menendez and his Mexcla group
- Day trip to the countryside to see a rural art community and the Cuban Biosphere
- Private lunch at artist Jose Fuster’s folk art compound in Jaminitas to see how he has transformed a community with mosaics
This trip is filling very quickly.
Reservations are taken in the order deposits are received.
Our trips offer the chance to experience a behind-the-scenes view of the art world and the opportunity to meet fascinating people and places. At museums, galleries, private collections and artists’ studios, you are an active participant in “art encounters”-- a stimulating discussion approach to art and ideas. You return home knowing the place visited in a way not possible on your own.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the great adventure to Italy. The group of fellow travelers was superb, as were our leaders!”
Gerri Jakobs, Sedona, AZ
“What makes your tour unique is the meetings and discussions with artists in their working environment…”
Cathy Stern, Twisp, WA
For further information on travel, call 847/328-9222 or e-mail Ellen at:eldonkam@msn.com
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