4.25" 8.4375" 8.5" 8.375" T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT u T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, ACADEMIC T RADITIONAL & C ONTEMPORARY A RT OF ARRANGEMENTS Mexico—with her powerful murals, first-rate museums, and thriving galleries—has become ABROAD a world-class destination for art. Next January, when the weather is warm and dry, join us on u u M EXICO privileged visits in Oaxaca and Mexico City, to discover the country’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant contemporary art scene. Oaxaca, Mexico City & the Zona Maco Art Fair Accompanying us will be Nadine M. Orenstein, Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at the Metropolitan Museum, who has been passionate about Mexican art ever since childhood. Begin in Oaxaca, famed for its colonial architecture and regional cuisine. Tour the pre-Columbian site of Monte Albán, once a center of Olmec and Zapotec cultures, then fast- forward to the present at the Centro de las Artes de San Agustín (CaSa) in Etla, a converted textile mill housing contemporary studios and galleries. Visit a nearby village to meet a local artist and savor a traditional Zapotec lunch; and admire the works of Rufino Tamayo and other Oaxacan painters at the Contemporary Art Museum. u TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORARY ART OF MEXICO u Fly to Mexico City, where we explore the country’s pre-Hispanic civilizations at the Oaxaca, Mexico City & the Zona Maco Art Fair u January 31 to February 9, 2015 renowned National Museum of Anthropology. Attend the special VIP preview day of Zona photo by Hanoi Mark Maco, one of the region’s most important art fairs; tour the pyramids of Teotihuacan with an Santo Domingo Church, Oaxaca archaeologist; and spend an afternoon at La Casa Azul, where Frida Kahlo was born and TRAVELING WITH YOU PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $8,695 died and where she lived for several years with SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,730 Nadine M. Orenstein her husband, Diego Rivera. Browse the leading is Curator in Charge galleries of the San Miguel Chapultepec and RATE INCLUDES of the Northern Colonia Roma districts, and view Rivera’s The u Three nights accommodations at the Quinta Real European prints and Epic of the Mexican People mural inside the Hotel, Oaxaca; six nights accommodations at the illustrated books in Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, D.F. the Department of National Palace. u Breakfast daily, eight lunches, and five dinners; bottled water, tea / coffee with all meals; beer / wine Drawings and Prints We hope you will join us on this unique with included dinners at The Metropolitan immersion into the captivating arts and culture u Enrichment program of lectures and special events Museum of Art, of Mexico. u where she has worked since 1992. She Escorted sightseeing and entrance fees received a B.A. from Barnard College in u Gratuities to guides and drivers Sincerely, 1983 and Ph.D. from the Institute of Fine u Airport / hotel group transfers and porterage fees Arts in 1992. Dr. Orenstein has participated u Taxes and service charges in numerous Travel with the Met programs u Economy class airfare from Oaxaca to Mexico City and has a longstanding interest in Mexican NOT INCLUDED IN RATE art, having been raised by a mother who is an International airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than beer / wine at included dinners; personal items and expenses; authority on Mexican surrealism. u Emily K. Rafferty trip insurance; baggage in excess of one suitcase; meals not specified; transfers for those not on suggested flights; any other President items not specifically mentioned as included. u January 31 to February 9, 2015 u www.metmuseum.org/travel T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT u 1000 F IFTH A VENUE u N EW Y ORK, N EW Y ORK 10028 u u u 4.25" 8.4375" 8.5" 8.375" T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT u T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, ACADEMIC T RADITIONAL & C ONTEMPORARY A RT OF ARRANGEMENTS Mexico—with her powerful murals, first-rate museums, and thriving galleries—has become ABROAD a world-class destination for art. Next January, when the weather is warm and dry, join us on u u M EXICO privileged visits in Oaxaca and Mexico City, to discover the country’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant contemporary art scene. Oaxaca, Mexico City & the Zona Maco Art Fair Accompanying us will be Nadine M. Orenstein, Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at the Metropolitan Museum, who has been passionate about Mexican art ever since childhood. Begin in Oaxaca, famed for its colonial architecture and regional cuisine. Tour the pre-Columbian site of Monte Albán, once a center of Olmec and Zapotec cultures, then fast- forward to the present at the Centro de las Artes de San Agustín (CaSa) in Etla, a converted textile mill housing contemporary studios and galleries. Visit a nearby village to meet a local artist and savor a traditional Zapotec lunch; and admire the works of Rufino Tamayo and other Oaxacan painters at the Contemporary Art Museum. u TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORARY ART OF MEXICO u Fly to Mexico City, where we explore the country’s pre-Hispanic civilizations at the Oaxaca, Mexico City & the Zona Maco Art Fair u January 31 to February 9, 2015 renowned National Museum of Anthropology. Attend the special VIP preview day of Zona photo by Hanoi Mark Maco, one of the region’s most important art fairs; tour the pyramids of Teotihuacan with an Santo Domingo Church, Oaxaca archaeologist; and spend an afternoon at La Casa Azul, where Frida Kahlo was born and TRAVELING WITH YOU PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $8,695 died and where she lived for several years with SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,730 Nadine M. Orenstein her husband, Diego Rivera. Browse the leading is Curator in Charge galleries of the San Miguel Chapultepec and RATE INCLUDES of the Northern Colonia Roma districts, and view Rivera’s The u Three nights accommodations at the Quinta Real European prints and Epic of the Mexican People mural inside the Hotel, Oaxaca; six nights accommodations at the illustrated books in Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, D.F. the Department of National Palace. u Breakfast daily, eight lunches, and five dinners; bottled water, tea / coffee with all meals; beer / wine Drawings and Prints We hope you will join us on this unique with included dinners at The Metropolitan immersion into the captivating arts and culture u Enrichment program of lectures and special events Museum of Art, of Mexico. u where she has worked since 1992. She Escorted sightseeing and entrance fees received a B.A. from Barnard College in u Gratuities to guides and drivers Sincerely, 1983 and Ph.D. from the Institute of Fine u Airport / hotel group transfers and porterage fees Arts in 1992. Dr. Orenstein has participated u Taxes and service charges in numerous Travel with the Met programs u Economy class airfare from Oaxaca to Mexico City and has a longstanding interest in Mexican NOT INCLUDED IN RATE art, having been raised by a mother who is an International airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than beer / wine at included dinners; personal items and expenses; authority on Mexican surrealism. u Emily K. Rafferty trip insurance; baggage in excess of one suitcase; meals not specified; transfers for those not on suggested flights; any other President items not specifically mentioned as included. u January 31 to February 9, 2015 u www.metmuseum.org/travel T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT u 1000 F IFTH A VENUE u N EW Y ORK, N EW Y ORK 10028 u u u 8.375" 8.5" 8.4375" 4.25" u T ERMS & C ONDITIONS u u u u u u u AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with T RADITIONAL & C ONTEMPORARY A RT OF air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested flights, or individual requests for a processing fee u OAXACA MEXICO CITY MEXICO CITY of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing. u u M EXICO Tuesday, February 3 Saturday, February 7 PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $1,500 per person, payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be Oaxaca, Mexico City & the Zona Maco Art Fair Transfer to the airport for the morning flight to Mexico Enjoy a morning walk through the colonial- received 120 days prior to departure. City. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch followed by a visit to the style San Angel neighborhood and browse in the HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves January 31 to February 9, 2015 extensive walking over uneven surfaces, climbing stairs at monuments and world-renowned National Museum of Anthropology, Saturday bazaar at the Jardin del Arte. Lunch is at the other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various u conveyances. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention with impressive architecture and grounds designed by landmark San Angel Inn.