Travel with The Met. June 28 July 2, The Art & Architecture of Chicago

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1 Travel with The Met BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB June 28 July 2, 2019 The Art & Architecture of Chicago with Sylvia Yount Lawrence A. Fleischman Curator in Charge of the American Wing BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

2 The Art & Architecture of Chicago BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Please join me for a full four days experiencing iconic 19th- and 20th-century art and architecture in the dynamic city of Chicago. As the birthplace of the modern skyscraper, Chicago continues to build on its historic past with distinguished art institutions, monuments, and private collections, all of which we ll experience. Immersing ourselves in the early works of Frank Lloyd Wright, Henry Hobson Richardson, and Louis Sullivan, among others, we ll also visit the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Cultural Center, and other key sites. Accommodations are at the Langham, overlooking the Magnificent Mile. Don t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate American art and architecture in the international city on the American prairie: Chicago! Sincerely, Sylvia Yount Lawrence A. Fleischman Curator in Charge of the American Wing The Metropolitan Museum of Art Edward Hopper ( ), Night Hawks, 1930, The Art Institute of Chicago BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Traveling with You Sylvia Yount As the Lawrence A. Fleischman Curator in Charge of the American Wing, Sylvia Yount oversees The Met s historic collection of fine and decorative American art, from the colonial period to the early 20th century. Prior to joining The Met, Dr. Yount was responsible for the American collections at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the High Museum of Art, and began her curatorial career at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, America s oldest art school and museum. In addition to organizing major exhibitions on Cecilia Beaux, Maxfield Parrish, American modernism, and other topics, Dr. Yount has lectured widely on 19th- and 20th-century American art and culture. Trip Highlights BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Experience Frank Lloyd Wright s legacy on private visits to his home and studio Admire iconic paintings by Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, and others on a curator-led tour of the Art Institute of Chicago s American collection Meet the director of the Chicago Cultural Center, home to the largest Tiffany dome in the world Discover remarkable works of art during visits to the innovative Stony Island Arts Bank and to a private collection Enjoy an exclusive lunch at the private Arts Club of Chicago, featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Isamu Noguchi, and other modern masters Frank Lloyd Wright s home and studio, Oak Park, Illinois

3 BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Photos clockwise from top right: Alexander Calder, American ( ) Red Petals, 1942, The Arts Club of Chicago; American Gothic, 1930, Grant Wood, American, ( ), The Art Institute of Chicago; Leaded glass dome in Sculpture Gallery (detail), Richard H. Driehaus Museum, photo Alexander Vertikoff; Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, Oak Park, photo Adam Alexander/courtesy of Illinois Tourist Board; Glessner House; Chicago Architecture boat tour, photo Jason Lindsey/courtesy of Illinois Tourist Board. Front cover: Chicago Cultural Center, photo Nick Ulivieiri/ courtesy of Illinois Tourist Board. Back cover: Fire surround, Richard H. Driehaus Museum, photo Steve Hall (top) and Cloudgate, Anish Kapoor, photo Daniel Bartolo/courtesy of Illinois Tourist Board (bottom).

4 BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB The Art & Architecture of Chicago June 28 July 2, 2019 Arrival / Chicago, Illinois Friday, June 28 Upon arrival in Chicago, transfer to your hotel. Discover the city s bold character through a tour of its world-famous landmarks and fascinating stories, both historical and contemporary. Enjoy a welcome dinner with the group and lecturer Sylvia Yount. D Art Institute of Chicago Glessner House Chicago Saturday, June 29 Following a morning lecture by Sylvia Yount, depart for a private tour of the Richard H. Driehaus Museum. Located near the Magnificent Mile, the museum showcases the art and architecture of America s Gilded Age, including major works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Next, we ll visit another important late 19th-century landmark, the Glessner House. Lunch is at the private Arts Club of Chicago. In the late afternoon, board an architecture-focused river cruise to learn about Chicago s history as the birthplace of the modern skyscraper and its ongoing importance as a center for contemporary architecture and design. Dinner is at leisure. B, L Chicago Sunday, June 30 Start the day this morning at the iconic Art Institute of Chicago for a private curatorial tour of the American art collection. Founded in 1879, the museum houses works by leading American artists, including Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, and Georgia O Keeffe. Enjoy lunch at the Renzo Piano-designed restaurant, Terzo Piano, with its stunning views of Millennium Park, the awardwinning center for art, music, architecture, and landscape design, which we will visit in the afternoon. Continue to the Chicago Cultural Center, a landmark building home to two stunning Tiffany stained-glass domes, to meet the organization s director. Visit a private collection before an evening at leisure. B, L Chicago / Oak Park Monday, July 1 Today, discover the neighborhoods where Frank Lloyd Wright lived and developed his unique style of architecture. Take private tours of his home and studio, as well as the Unity Temple. Designed for his own Oak Park Unitarian congregation, Unity Temple is one of Wright s greatest public buildings from his Prairie-style era. Enjoy some free time in Oak Park for lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit contemporary artist Theaster Gates innovative Stony Island Arts Bank. A farewell dinner marks the end of the trip. B, D Return Tuesday, July 2 After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flights home. B BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB More Travels with The Met Colombia: Land of El Dorado March 9 16, 2019 High Art in the Low Countries Aboard Magnifique III May 17 25, 2019 The Legacy of Alexander: Northern Greece & Athens June 7 17, 2019 Adriatic Odyssey: Dubrovnik to Venice Aboard Sea Cloud June 30 July 8, 2019 For details please go to metmuseum.org/travel BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

5 BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Accommodations Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia Stony Island Arts Bank This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at Unity Temple, Oak Park BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Program Rate $4,999 per person, double occupancy $5,699 single rate Rate Includes Four nights accommodations as per itinerary Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); bottled water and coffee/ tea with all meals, house wine at included lunches and dinners Enrichment program of lectures and talks Escorted sightseeing, transportation, and entrance fees for all included visits Airport/hotel/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flights Gratuities to local guides and drivers Taxes, service, and porterage charges Not included in rate Airfare; airport/hotel/airport transfers for individuals who are not on suggested flights; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages other than as noted in inclusions; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; baggage in excess of one suitcase; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. Langham Hotel The Langham, Chicago, is conveniently located within walking distance of the city s business district, major attractions, and Chicago s retail hub, Magnificent Mile, making the hotel an ideal base to explore the city. The hotel s 268 guest rooms and 48 suites have floor-toceiling windows that offer breathtaking views of the Chicago River and city skyline. Rooms have LCD HD televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, and in-room coffee and tea. Amenities at the Langham include several dining options, a health club, a swimming pool, and an awardwinning spa. BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB The Art & Architecture of Chicago: June 28 July 2, 2019 Reservation Form To secure your reservation, please call Arrangements Abroad at 844-TRVLMET ( ); or complete this form and return it with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for administrative fees), to be paid by debit card, credit card, wire transfer, or check payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY Names in full as on passports. Please print. Address City State Zip Telephone (home) Fax (business) Accommodations Hotel room preference One bed Two beds Single I wish to share a room with Form of payment Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) Debit card Name on debit/credit card Debit/credit card number For additional information, please call 844-TRVLMET ( ) or to opt out from receiving mail, travelwiththemet@metmuseum.org Credit card 3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date Each participant must sign below. I/We have read, understand and agree to the Terms & Conditions at and detailed in forthcoming program documents. I/We agree to full payment 120 days prior to departure. Signature (required) Signature (required) Date Date BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

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