California’s STARS Shine in L.A.! November 5–8, 2015

View of The Broad museum from the corner of 2nd Street and Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles; Photo: Iwan Baan, courtesy of The Broad and Diller Scofidio + Renfro

This “creative capital of the 21st Century” is always a favorite destination of Art Guild travelers. This time, we’ll be among the first to visitThe Broad, the highly anticipated new downtown museum, and the Frank Gehry retrospective exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, both opening in September. We’ll be there to see how California’s own “stars” in both art and architecture have been inspired by the dynamism of the city they call home!

Designed by Diller, Scofidio and Renfro, the façade ofThe Broad’s 120,000 square foot building is based upon an innovative “veil and vault” concept featuring two floors of gallery space, one above and one below vast storage space — all surrounded by a porous, “honeycomb” exterior. It will be home to the 2000 piece collection of philanthropists, Edythe and Eli Broad, which includes works by some 200 artists; among them are Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Ed Ruscha, Cindy Sherman, Jeff Koons and Michel Basquiat. Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room . . . is just one of the notable installations created by luminaries from around the world and earning The Broad’s ranking among the most prominent postwar and contemporary collections, worldwide.

The Story of California. The Story of Yo u. ARTOakland MuseumGUILD of California TRAVEL Joining us to explore the city’s innovative architecture will be Frances Anderton, UK born and London educated writer, editor and radio host. Having written for numerous design and architecture publications, she and Frank Gehry co-taught a “studio” at USC’s School of Architecture which explored decades of flawed planning efforts on downtown L.A.’s Grand Avenue. Her continued association with Gehry makes her eminently qualified to speak with authority on his work and how his vision has impacted the architectural landscape of the city. Throughout our “coach tour,” Frances will comment on projects that showcase Gehry’s mark on the city’s architectural landscape over many years. Among them, we’ll see the uniquely renovated exterior of his 70’s home which became an icon as well as an “autobiographical statement marking the beginning of his international recognition.” The Broad Photo: Iwan Baan A short walk from The Broad takes us to architect, Frank Gehry’s iconic Disney Concert Hall; proximity serves to highlight the contrast between Gehry’s bright stainless steel exterior and The Broad’s unique design response. This architectural landmark, home to the L.A. Philharmonic, is one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world; we’ll enjoy an architectural tour of its five levels including Rose Fountain, Blue Ribbon Garden Walt Disney Concert Hall Photo: John O’Neill the lush, rooftop Blue Ribbon Garden. Walt Disney Concert Hall Frank Gehry design Photo: Tim Street-Porter Our itinerary includes a private tour of the newly opened retrospective exhibition, Frank Gehry, at LACMA. It examines his extraordinary body of work from the early ‘60’s to the present, featuring over 200 drawings and 65 models that chronicle the evolution of Gehry’s creative thought process. The show traces the Pritzker prize winner’s career with a focus on two main themes: urbanism and the development of new systems of digital design, fabrication and materials. Here is our opportunity to “get inside” one of architecture’s great minds and one of L.A.’s cultural icons!

Look forward to visits with ceramist, Kathy Butterly, at Shashana Wayne Gallery, followed by Frank Gehry, Gehry Residence Model 1977-78 and 1991-94, Santa Monica, California a stop at the gallerists’ home to explore their collection. We’ll also visit the Santa Monica studio MAK–Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art, Vienna © 2015 Gehry Parnters, LLP of Tony Berlant who, throughout his successful career, has used pieces of tin affixed to plywood Photo: © 2015 Gerald Zugmann/MAK to craft intricately detailed, wildly colorful collages resembling “energized” paintings. In Venice, we’ll meet Mollie Favour whose work is focused on nature-inspired painting and pastels; her “reverence for discovery and interconnectedness” is echoed in her art. Interestingly, her husband, Brad Miller’s ceramic work also speaks of nature’s patterning and ordering system using very different media. AtAnna Silver’s L.A. studio, ceramic vessels walk the line between classical and modern, functional and decorative; bright, abstract biomorphic forms cover the surfaces.

Our final stop will be at the campus ofOtis College of Art and Design; established Kathy Butterly Frill Seeker in 1918, it remains a national leader in art and design education. There, we’ll be joined © Shashana Wayne Gallery Ralph Bacerra C l o u d V e s s e l Collection of Sharon and by art and design historian, Jo Lauria, Curator of Exquisite Paul Dauer Beauty . . ., the first retrospective of the dazzling ceramic work Photo: Anthony Cunha of Ralph Bacerra, known for his innovative approach to surfaces and highly decorated vessels and sculptures. His career spanned five decades and in the tradition of visionaries, Robert Arneson, Viola Frey and Peter Voulkos, he challenged ceramic conventions by creating “a new grammar of ornament.” While at Otis, we’ll meet with Professor of Ceramics and Product Design, Joan Takayama Ogawa, who will lead our tour at the college.

Brad Miller E13-5 Photo: Miller Los Angeles boasts a compelling list of visuals this coming fall so Mollie Favour Juarez Botany 3, mixed media on paper plan to join the Guild for some noteworthy “star-gazing!” Please reserve promptly as space is limited. Photo: Miller California’s STARS Shine in L.A.! / November 5–8, 2015

Trip Cost: Land Only (based on a minimum of 20 travelers) Double occupancy: $1840 Single supplement: $390 Deposit: $500 per person Balance due on or before August 28, 2015

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 upgarde your memberships when signing up for this trip, please contact OMCA Membership Dept: 510-318-8520 or [email protected].

Trip Includes: 3 nights at the Sofitel Los Angeles Hotel in Superior rooms with complementary wifi; 3 breakfasts; 4 lunches, and 2 dinners; 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 to and from LAX airport; gratuities to hotel porters (1 bag per person); pre-departure packet; audio headsets.

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 August 28, 2015, all monies will be refunded less a $300 cancellation fee plus any necessary surcharges. After August 28, 2015, 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. CST # 202-4420-40

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.

" California’s STARS Shine in L.A.! / November 5–8, 2015

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: Judy Wood, 15 El Patio, Orinda 94563

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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 [email protected]. 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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