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Oakland Museum of CaliforniaART GUILD TRAVEL

Washington, D.C.: “Capital” of Art, Architecture and Design

April 16 -21, 2016Tidal Basin Photo: Wendy Harman

April in Washington, D.C. typically brings exquisite blossoms to the 1700 cherry trees lining the Tidal Basin; though our trip dates fall within the predicted “window of bloom,” Mother Nature, of course makes no guarantees! However, this coming spring, there is so much more beckoning us to our nation’s capital! Join us for an unconventional exploration of contemporary art, craft, design, and architecture, rendering this beautiful city in ways that you’ve not seen it before! Over the past decade, the city and its artists have transformed our nation’s seat of government into a more vibrant, multi-cultural urban environment that not only welcomes artistic innovation, but also engenders and fosters it.

Our trip is timed to include Preview Night at the Smithsonian Craft Show and the newly re-opened Renwick Gallery as well as the vastly expanded Glenstone, the art-filled 200 acre estate and preeminent private collection of Emily and Mitch Rales. Having undergone major additions and considerable media attention, this vast collection of postwar and contemporary art features works by Serra, de Kooning, Kelly, Rothko and many more luminaries. Our itinerary includes visits with internationally recognized artists and major private collectors. We’ll explore the city with local experts, including in-depth architectural coach tours of buildings designed and recently completed by internationally acclaimed architects as well as iconic memorials on the National Mall.

Jeff Koons Split Rocker at GlenstonePhoto: Julie Skarrett

Glenstone Photo: Julie Skarrett

Among the many highlights, look forward to:

n A curator-led tour of the Wonder Exhibition at the newly re-opened Renwick Gallery featuring original installations by nine major contemporary artists, each exhibiting in his/her own gallery space! The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum showcases the finest work in craft and design.

n The Preview Night Benefit Cocktail Buffet at the annual Smithsonian Craft Show held at the National Building Museum; we’ll be among the first to see and purchase before it opens to the public!

n A visit to Capitol Hill to meet the Chief Curator at the Library of Congress, the world’s largest library and the city’s most awe-inspiring interior. We’re invited to the private reading room and archives to see the splendid mosaic works and brilliant frescoes in this, the most elaborate government building in the city.

n A coach tour of D.C.’s iconic memorials led by the Architect of Record for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial who collaborated with designer, Maya Lin; we’ll stop to explore the F.D.R. and Martin Luther King Memorials among other artful favorites.

n A highlight tour of the permanent collection of costumes at the Textile Museum in its new location at George Washington University.

n A Curator-led tour of Turquoise Mountain: Art and Transformation in Afghanistan at the Sackler Gallery; this recreation of the market stalls in Old Kabul will feature demonstrations of the country’s art, craft, and design in 21st-century contexts.

n An architectural tour of the iconic buildings on the National Mall, including Watergate and the Smithsonian Castle, as well as a highlights tour of buildings designed by prominent architects including Mies Van der Rohe, Michael Graves, Marcel Bruer, and David Adjaye.

n Meeting the Curator of the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum to visit the Luce Foundation Center for American Art. There, we’ll see a collection of decorative art, sculpture and craft and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the Smithsonian’s Conservation Lab.

Studio visits with . . .

n Foon Sham, internationally renowned Chinese American sculptor and professor, who earned his B.A. at the California College of Arts and thus, shares a special affinity with our group!

n Betsy Stewart, international multi-media artist, who explores microscopic subjects in brilliant, polychromatic sculptural works.

n Dalya Luttwak, whose monumental painted-iron sculptures have been shown recently at the Venice Biennale and the Triennale in Milan.

As always, visits with some of D.C.’s top collectors will be highlights of our itinerary... along with a few surprises still to be confirmed!

Early in the new year, we’ll have updated predictions of the exact timing of the cherry blossoms; however, we can promise that a newly invigorated art, craft and architectural experience awaits us next April when our nation’s capital re-awakens to welcome the glories of spring! Plan to join us and reserve promptly as space is limited.

Library of Congress, Great Hall Photo: Andreas Praefcke

Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Photo: Stefan Fussan

Dalya Luttwak Cannabis Sativa 2014Photo: © Luttwak

Foon Sham in his studioPhoto: © Sham

Betsy Stewart in her studioPhoto: Gregory Staley

Washington, D.C.: “Capital” of Art, Architecture and Design / April 16 -21, 2016

To reserve your space, return this form with a deposit check in the amount of $500 (per person) made payable to the

Oakland Museum of CA Art Guild (OMCA/AG). Space is limited, so please reserve early. Reservations are taken in the order received.

Mail to: Evans Wyro, 40 Valley Drive, Orinda, CA 94563

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q I will be sharing a room with _____________________________________________________________

q Single Supplement ($885) q I would prefer a roommate, but if one cannot be found, I am willing to pay the single supplement.

Travelers must be both members of OMCA at the Supporter level ($175 or above) and of the Art Guild ($20). For answers about your OMCA and Art Guild memberships, contact the OMCA Membership Dept: 510-318-8520 or membership@museumca.org.

The Oakland Museum of California disclaims all responsibility of any nature for damage or injury to property or persons occurring during this trip. Your reservation constitutes acceptance of these conditions.

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Washington, D.C.: “Capital” of Art, Architecture and Design / April 16 -21, 2016

Trip Cost: Land Only (based on a minimum of 20 travelers)

Double occupancy: $3,360 Single supplement: $885

Deposit: $500 per person Balance due on or before January 6, 2016

Travelers must be both members of the OMCA at the Supporter level ($175 or above) and the Art Guild ($20).

To become a member or to upgrade your memberships when signing up for this trip,

please contact OMCA Membership Dept: 510-318-8520 or membership@museumca.org.

Trip Includes:

5 nights at the Washington, D.C. Palomar Hotel in Deluxe rooms with complementary wifi; 5 breakfasts; 5 lunches, and 1 dinner;

evening at Craft Show Benefit and cocktail buffet; entrance fees and private tours as noted; visits to artists’ studios and private collections

(pending hosts’ schedules); land transportation by private motor coach including group transfer, on departure, from D.C. to Dulles airport;

pre-trip information packet; audio headset and services of ISDI Tour Director, Elizabeth Deans, throughhout.

Note: Airfare is not included. Please do not purchase airline tickets until you have confirmation of full registration from the trip leaders.

Scheduling information will be provided at that time.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellation prior to January 6, 2016, all monies will be refunded less a $300 cancellation fee plus any necessary surcharges. After January 6,

2016, no refunds will be made; cancellations must be in writing. No refunds will be made for any unused portion of the trip.

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Please note: While every effort will be made to carry out the trip as planned, the itinerary is subject to pending confirmations by our hosts and

changes deemed necessary by and/or beyond the control of OMCA Art Guild. OMCA/AG reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to departure for

any reason including insufficient number of participants and/or to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the trip at any time.

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This Art Guild trip will be physically active and will include stairs and considerable walking and standing.

Participants must be able to keep up with the pace of the group.

For further information, please contact: Judy Wood (925) 254-7047 or Evans Wyro (925) 254-5295

The purpose of the Art Guild is to support the Oakland Museum of California through acquisitions and financial grants for education and exhibitions.

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TERMS OF REGISTRATION

Name: (“Participant”) has agreed to participate in the Oakland Museum of California (“OMCA”) Art, History, or Natural Sciences Guild trip to

(“Guild Trip”) on . OMCA’s highest priority is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone that joins the Guild Trip. In consideration for OMCA allowing this participation, Participant acknowledges and agrees to the following:

INFORMED CONSENT

Participant understands and acknowledges there are certain risks inherent in participating in the Guild Trip. Participant acknowledges that OMCA cannot ensure the safety of Participant or guarantee that the equipment, premises and/or activities encountered while on the Guild Trip or in transit to and from the Guild Trip are entirely free of hazards or risks. Risks may include but are not limited to physical or mental injury, illness, harm, loss, paralysis, and death, and/or damage, or loss of personal property. Participant understands this is not a complete description of all risks and that other unknown or unforeseeable hazards and risks of harm may occur. Participant expressly assumes all these risks, foreseeable or not, and waives any and all claims that Participant may have against OMCA in the event of any injury, illness, harm, death, damage or other loss arising from the Guild Trip to the fullest extent permitted by law.

HEALTH RESTRICTIONS & DISABILITIES

Participant represents that he/she has no known health restrictions that might jeopardize his or her safety or health, and/or the safety or health of others during the Guild Trip. OMCA does not discriminate on the basis of disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis. Participants requiring the assistance of an attendant because of a disability or medical condition must provide their own attendant and register him/her as a participant for the Guild Trip and pay all costs associated with the attendant’s participation in the Guild Trip. OMCA reserves the right to prohibit any individual from participation in a particular Guild Trip if the individual’s disability or medical condition cannot be reasonably accommodated. Finally, Participant represents that all relevant allergies and needs for accommodation that would or could affect the Participant’s participation in the Guild Trip are identified below.

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Participant acknowledges that every participant is responsible for his or her own conduct at all times during the Guild Trip. Participant agrees to demonstrate appropriate conduct towards all of the participants, staff and places he/she visits on the Guild Trip and to follow all program rules and the rules in effect at any of the locations being visited. Participant understands that appropriate conduct prohibits causing injury or harm to other participants, harassment, hazing, bullying, inappropriate or abusive language, damaging or destroying property. OMCA does not in any way accept responsibility for the health, welfare and/or conduct of any Participant.

The Trip Leader reserves the right to exclude any Participant from all or any part of the Guild Trip, who the Trip Leader believes, in his or her sole discretion, violates appropriate conduct, presents a health or safety concern or medical risk that cannot be reasonably accommodated, is disruptive, or otherwise conducts him/herself in a manner detrimental to OMCA and/or other participants. If Participant is excluded from participation or otherwise departs a Guild Trip early for

any reason, Participant is responsible for any and all costs associated with an early departure, including but not limited to medical evacuation, travel, and compensation and expenses for any person or persons accompanying Participant.

MEDICAL ATTENTION

Participant agrees that in the event of an accident, injury, and/or medical emergency, OMCA and its agents or employees are hereby authorized to consent to and obtain for Participant whatever emergency medical treatment, surgery, or dental care is considered necessary. Participant understands this is not an affirmative duty or undertaking on the part of OMCA. Participant understands OMCA will attempt to contact the person listed as Participant’s emergency contact by telephone, as soon as practicable, should an accident, injury and/or medical emergency arise. In the event OMCA is unable to receive instructions for Participant’s care from Participant or Participant’s emergency contact, full authorization is given to any licensed physician and/or surgeon for the provision of medical treatment, including the administration of drugs or medication, and the

performance of surgical treatment, for the relief of pain and/or preservation of life, health and/or well-being. Participant will be responsible for any medical costs incurred for Participant. Participant agrees to pay such medical costs whether or not they are insured.

RELEASE AND WAIVER

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SECTION 1542 WAIVER

The purpose of the above release and waiver is to enable Participant to participate in a Guild Trip which involves certain inherent risks. Because neither OMCA nor the Participant can know what specific injury or harm may arise until it happens, OMCA is asking Participant to waive certain claims in advance other than those caused by gross negligence or intentional acts or omissions, fraud or violation of statutory rights. In order to do that effectively under California law, a waiver of Civil Code section 1542 is necessary.

Therefore, Participant agrees that he or she waives the application of the following provision of California Civil Code section 1542 as it relates to any and all unknown claims Participant may have against OMCA or the other parties released involving Participant’s participation in the Guild Trip. Participant certifies that he/she has read and understands the provisions of section 1542 that he/she is waiving, which provides:

A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor* does

not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known to him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor*.

*for the purposes of this release “creditor” is the traveler and debtor is any of the herein released.

The Participant understands that in waiving the protections of California Civil Code section 1542, he or she is waiving the right to bring claims for ordinary negligence against OMCA and the others released herein, including claims that are currently unknown to the Participant.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All of the above constitutes the Agreement between Participant and OMCA (collectively, “Parties”) and governs participation in the Guild Trip and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to conflict of law provisions. The Parties agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within Alameda County, California. The failure of OMCA to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of the Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the Parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the Parties' intentions as reflected in the provision(s), and the other provisions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect.

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OMCA GUILD TRAVEL PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM Please complete one form per participant and return as soon as

possible. This information will be used in the event of an emergency. All information on this form will be kept strictly confidential. This form will be destroyed after the trip’s completion.

Full Name: __________________________________________________________________ (First/Middle/Last)

Preferred Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ (Name you would prefer to be listed on your name badge)

Permanent Address: __________________________________________________________________Street

__________________________________________________________________City/State/Zip

Contact Information: __________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone __________________________________________________________________ Evening/Cell Phone

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Below, please name an individual you are not traveling with and are confident will assume responsibility for you IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY: __________________________________________________________________Emergency Contact Name

__________________________________________________________________ Relationship

__________________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact’s Street Address

__________________________________________________________________Emergency Contact City/State/Zip

__________________________________________________________________Emergency Contact’s phone (day)

__________________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact’s phone (evening)

__________________________________________________________________Emergency Contact’s phone (cell)

HEALTH INFORMATION

Trip members have the responsibility to select a trip appropriate to their abilities and interests. In order to assist you, our tour operators/planners grade each trip with regard to its “degree of difficulty” (See Trip Brochure) and we are happy to discuss the details of our trips with you. Trip members are held responsible for being in good physical health such that they are able to undertake the trip they choose. Trip members are responsible for reading the pre-trip information materials. All travelers are required to bring a list of current prescription medications.

Note: Medicare participants may decline to state policy number.

__________________________________________________________________Medical Insurance Carrier and Policy Number

__________________________________________________________________ Supplemental Medical Insurance Carrier and Policy Number

__________________________________________________________________ Name of Primary Physician

__________________________________________________________________ Physician’s Phone

Please answer the following questions: How is your general state of health relative to the physical requirements for this trip? Are there any needs that trip leadership should know of, e.g., dietary restrictions, physical limitations/assistance requirements, etc.?

Travel Insurance

It is strongly recommended that you consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance. If you decide to purchase travel insurance, an application is enclosed for your convenience; however, you are free to choose any other insurance provider. Please provide the following information about your travel insurance plans (check either “purchased coverage” or “declined coverage” in the appropriate box). Type of Coverage Purchased

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Trip Cancellation and Emergency Evacuation

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Baggage

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_________________________________________________ Decline to state Policy Number

_________________________________________________ Decline to state Provider’s Phone Number

In declining the purchase in any or all coverage, I will not hold the Oakland Museum of California and/or its agents responsible for any additional expenses/losses incurred resulting from my cancellation of this trip, accident, sickness, lost or damaged baggage that would have been covered by the travel insurance coverage. ______________(initial)

I have read and carefully considered the schedule of activities and the degree of difficulty statement for this particular trip. I hereby affirm that I do not suffer from any known physical or mental impairment that would hinder either my own ability or that of other travelers from fully participating in the scheduled activities.

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Please include the signed forms with registration and check and mail to: Name of Trip Leader: Address Lines: City, State Zip: