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New York City Art & Design Tour        Tour Itinerary        Tour Registration


Join Otis College of Art and Design for the exciting New York City Art & Design Tour on October 7 through 9.  Space is limited so sign up now if you’re interested in spending an amazing time visiting private art collections, galleries, museums and more!

The cost to attend is $500 pp ($750 pp if registering after 9.1.2010) for Patrons Circle members at the $1,000 level and above or $2,500 for non-Patrons Circle members. Fee includes trip tour guide Dr. Robert Summers, lecturer on art history and visual culture in Otis’ Liberal Arts Dept. and recipient of the Excellence in Teaching award (2010–11), tour admissions, transportation (during tours), lunches and cocktail reception. Airfare, hotel, and dinners not included.

To make your stay more enjoyable, we’ve confirmed a block of rooms at a discounted rate at Hotel Indigo Chelsea, 127 W. 28th Street, New York, New York 10001 in the heart of the historical Chelsea district. To make reservations, call 1-866-2INDIGO and mention you are with Otis College of Art and Design to receive the discount and make your payment for your stay. www.indigochelsea.com

 

Tour highlights:

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Personal studio tour with Jeff Koons the artist best known for his giant sculptures, such as balloon animals produced in mirrored stainless steel.

  

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An insiders’ tour of the home and art collection of New York collectors Susan and Michael Hort who share a passion for contemporary art and discovering emerging artists
     

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Curator-led tour of High Line Park, the new elevated urban park designed to preserve and maintain the historic High Line train built in the 1930s

  

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An opportunity to connect with NY alumni at the recently opened Haunch of Venison Gallery for a private cocktail reception and remarks by Otis alumnus and gallery architect Steven Learner

...and much more!

 

Take a moment to learn about all of exciting stops included on this exclusive tour by clicking on the Tour Itinerary!  For more information, please contact Heather Schraeder, Director of Special Events, at 310.665.6858 or hschraeder@otis.edu.