The Collectors Circle travel program, which began in 1987, has continued to grow and expand over the years. Our Collectors Circle art tours provide entry to some of the most exclusive private collections in the world, behind-the-scenes access to artists’ studios, introductions to significant museums and contemporary art spaces, and the opportunity to interact with our Director and Curators in order to expand the comprehension and enjoyment of contemporary art in a hands-on way.
See below for information about International Collectors Art Tours and Contemporary Collectors Art Tours.
INTERNATIONAL COLLECTORS ART TOURS
International Collectors are invited to join The David C. Copley Director & CEO Kathryn Kanjo for one International jaunt per year, engaging in the art, culture and history of varied destinations spanning the globe! These special art tours offer the chance to experience contemporary art with the guiding hand of our resident experts, mingling with some of the most important artists, collectors, and art world figures of today.
MCASD’s International Collectors have explored some of the most significant global art destinations through the years, including Berlin, Tokyo, London, Sydney, and beyond.
An invitation to attend is exclusively reserved for our International Collector-Level Members. For further information regarding the Collectors Circle Travel Program or to secure your spot for our most current International Collectors Art Tour, please contact Lesley Emery, Special Events and Travel Program Manager, at 858 454 3541 x165 or lemery@mcasd.org.
A list of our most recent destinations is outlined below – click each destination to view the trip itinerary.
October 2013 Belgium and Paris *View Images
October 2012 Sao Paolo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil *View Images
October 2011 Istanbul and Venice *View images
October 2010 Beijing and Shanghai, China *View images
CONTEMPORARY COLLECTORS ART TOURS
Our Contemporary Collectors are invited to participate in one domestic art tour per year led by an MCASD Curator, and they have experienced artful adventures in both big cities and up-and-coming art destinations throughout the years. Similar to our International Collectors trips, our domestic excursions offer behind-the-scenes access to contemporary artists, private collections, and the most significant museums, galleries, and art spaces in the U.S.
These invitations are exclusively reserved for our Contemporary and International Collector-Level Members. For further information regarding the Collectors Circle Travel Program or to secure your spot, please contact Lesley Emery, Special Events and Travel Program Manager, at 858 454 3541 x165 or lemery@mcasd.org.
A list of past destinations is outlined below – click each destination to view the trip itinerary.
February 2014 Marfa *View Images
April 2013 Denver *View Images
April 2012 Santa Fe *View Images
April 2011 Boston *View Images
April 2010 Chicago *View Images
ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH
International and Contemporary Collectors are also invited to attend Art Basel Miami Beach with MCASD each December. The group is granted access to the exclusive VIP Preview events at the fair, in addition to private collections throughout the city and a welcome dinner with other Museum Patrons. This is always a highly anticipated fair and a long weekend of events, not to be missed by those who are focused on acquisition and expanding their personal collections.
For further information regarding the Collectors Circle Travel Program, or to secure your spot, please contact Lesley Emery, Special Events and Travel Program Manager, at 858 454 3541 x165 or lemery@mcasd.org.
Keep an eye on our Events page to learn about upcoming trips.
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