Travel Program

“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 BERLIN OCTOBER 7 – 15, 2010 Trip Highlights: Important Private Collections of Contemporary Art Art Forum Berlin.  Much lauded international art fair now in its 10th year Jewish Life in Berlin including a private tour of the Jewish Museum. Tickets to the Opera Artist’s studios and influential galleries Potsdam and a tour of the Sanssouci Palace, Frederick the Great’s summer home Morning “Coffee Klatches” with Bill Hottell provide an overview of Berlin’s complex history from the Prussian kingdom to contemporary politics Please email artencounter@yahoo.com or call 847.328.9222 immediately to see if space is still available. CUBA FEBRUARY 11 - 20, 2011 A very special opportunity to join Art Encounter’s founders for our 7th  trip on a humanitarian mission to this fascinating country layered with history and diverse cultures reflected in stimulating visual art, elegant architecture and energetic music and dance. This year, we will be exploring three fascinating parts of the country: Cienfuegos, Trinidad de Cuba and Havana. Trip Highlights: Behind the scenes visits to artists’ studios and private galleries Printmaking demo and art, architecture and history tour of French settled Cienfuegos Tour of historic Trinidad, a World Heritage site, with cultural specialist Visit to sugar cane plantation and lunch at Valle de los Ingenios Tour of  Old Havana with a private dance performance Roof-top concert of Cuban music with Pablo Menendez and his Mexcla group.   This trip will fill very quickly. Add your name to the list of already interested people and receive details as soon as they are available. Reservations with deposits will be taken in the order received.    Email artencounter@yahoo.com or call 847.328.9222 for trip brochure SOUTH AFRICA     September 2011 Contact Art Encounter now for more information. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - About our travel program Experience Art Adventures in the US and Beyond 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. What people are saying about our Travel Program: “A very personal, insightful look at art in the local scene.” Cheryl Wollin, Evanston, IL “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