Discovering Albert Paley in Chihuly’s Seattle · the impact that artist Dale Chihuly has on...

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Take part in a special evening reception with artist Albert Paley Visit Seattle’s best art museums Enjoy private docent-led tour of Seattle’s best public art Cross the iconic Chihuly Bridge of Glass in Tacoma Watch Albert Paley at work in the Hot Shop during his residency Spend a lovely day across the Puget Sound at Bainbridge Island ACCOMMODATIONS Seattle: 4 nights Seattle Marriot Waterfront Located a block from Pike Place Market with easy access to Seattle’s downtown attractions, the Seattle Marriot Waterfront offers sweeping views of the bay and is the perfect location to the city’s best museums. For more information or detailed itinerary contact Michelle Turner Phone: (585) 747-1547 E-mail: [email protected] Join the Memorial Art Gallery on a carefully designed program to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest where we will explore the region’s vast commitment to contemporary art. Our program will focus on the art works by Albert Paley and Dale Chihuly as we discover the art of glass blowing at the Tacoma Museum of Glass. Through Paley’s residency at the museum, we will have the opportunity to see his newest work incorporating his newest media, glass. The highlight of the program is a special private after-hours visit to Paley’s exhibit at the Museum of Glass where we will have the opportunity to meet with Paley and Memorial Art Gallery’s Director, Jonathan Binstock, at a private reception hosted by the University of Rochester Alumni and the Memorial Art Gallery. Enjoy your stay in the heart of Seattle while we discover the expansive art scene the city is known for. Marvel at the impressive collection of contemporary art at the Seattle Art Museum. Spend the day learning about the impact that artist Dale Chihuly has on Seattle as we explore the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum. Immerse yourself in the larger-than-life installations on a private tour of the Olympic Sculpture Park. Cross the beautiful Elliot Bay and the Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island for a chance to visit the Bainbridge Island Art Museum and explore downtown Winslow. January 18 - 22, 2018 Discovering Albert Paley in Chihuly’s Seattle GALLERY COUNCIL OF MEMORIAL ART GALLERY PRESENTS

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Take part in a special evening reception with artist Albert Paley

Visit Seattle’s best art museums

Enjoy private docent-led tour of Seattle’s best public art

Cross the iconic Chihuly Bridge of Glass in Tacoma

Watch Albert Paley at work in the Hot Shop during his residency

Spend a lovely day across the Puget Sound at Bainbridge Island

ACCOMMODATIONS Seattle: 4 nights Seattle Marriot Waterfront Located a block from Pike Place Market with easy access to Seattle’s downtown attractions, the Seattle Marriot Waterfront offers sweeping views of the bay and is the perfect location to the city’s best museums.

For more information or detailed itinerary contact Michelle Turner Phone: (585) 747-1547

E-mail: [email protected]

Join the Memorial Art Gallery on a carefully designed program to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest where we will explore the region’s vast commitment to contemporary art. Our program will focus on the art works by Albert Paley and Dale Chihuly as we discover the art of glass blowing at the Tacoma Museum of Glass. Through Paley’s residency at the museum, we will have the opportunity to see his newest work incorporating his newest media, glass. The highlight of the program is a special private after-hours visit to Paley’s exhibit at the Museum of Glass where we will have the opportunity to meet with Paley and Memorial Art Gallery’s Director, Jonathan Binstock, at a private reception hosted by the University of Rochester Alumni and the Memorial Art Gallery. Enjoy your stay in the heart of Seattle while we discover the expansive art scene the city is known for. Marvel at the impressive collection of contemporary art at the Seattle Art Museum. Spend the day learning about the impact that artist Dale Chihuly has on Seattle as we explore the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum. Immerse yourself in the larger-than-life installations on a private tour of the Olympic Sculpture Park. Cross the beautiful Elliot Bay and the Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island for a chance to visit the Bainbridge Island Art Museum and explore downtown Winslow.

January 18 - 22, 2018

Discovering Albert Paley in Chihuly’s Seattle GALLERY COUNCIL OF MEMORIAL ART GALLERY PRESENTS

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Tour Price: $1,690 per person Single Supplement: $480 INCLUDED Accommodation as listed in the itinerary in double occupancy • Meals as listed in itinerary (B,L,D,R), Breakfast daily, one dinner and one reception• Transportation in an air conditioned coach to Tacoma • Transportation by taxi to Chihuly Museum and Garden • All tours, excursions, entrances and sightseeing• Ferry to and from Bainbridge Island• Services of Distant Horizons Tour Manager • Gratuities to drivers • NOT INCLUDED Roundtrip airfare to Seattle • Luggage charges • Medical expenses • Trip Insurance • Items of a purely personal nature • Gratuities to Tour Manager *Based on a minimum group size of 15 .

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Discovering Albert Paley in Chihuly’s Seattle

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The trip will spend considerable time in museums and will require

being able to be on your feet for extended period of times. The pro-

gram will be using taxis and bus to get around and this sometimes

involves walking for 15 minutes or more and using stairs. The trip is

not suitable for those who have mobility problems.

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