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Our long-awaited Netherlands trip is planned to coincide with Dutch Design Week, 2016, the biggest design event in Northern Europe which presents the work of 2400 designers in locations throughout the city of Eindhoven, Holland’s innovative industry and design capital. DDW is different from other design events because it concentrates on the designs of the future . . . the emphasis is on experiment, innovation and cross-overs. We’ll spend two days with special access to the ateliers of leading artists and craftsmen working in glass, porcelain, textiles, and more, all rarely open to visitors.

Few cities blend history with modern urban flair as does Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands! This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts more than 100 kilometers of picturesque canals and massive harbor, 90 islands and 1500 bridges. Back in the 17th century, the now famous crescent shape of Amsterdam’s city center was designed and built in a unique system of concentric canals; as a result, this city featuring art, architecture, magnificent cathedrals and emblematic canals is known as a “Venice of the North.” Our itinerary features private visits with collectors, artists and designers in Amsterdam and Eindhoven as well as a focus on modern architecture and design in Rotterdam!

Photos left to right on top: Johannes Vermeer, Girl with a Pearl Earring.; Droog Design, Chest of Drawers, Photo: Sheila ThomsonLeft to right on bottom: Amsterdam, Entrance Kröller-Müller Museum. Photos courtesy of ProTours.

Dutch Delights in Art & Design

October 17–26:

Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven.

*If interest warrants, an Optional Extension to Belgium will be offered.

Rotterdam SkylinePhoto: courtesy of ProTours

Our expert guide will share her extensive knowledge of the history, art and architecture in each of our destinations throughout our stay. Joining us for our focus on contemporary art and design is a former gallery owner and art curator of international exhibitions who currently works with the National Glass Museum in Leerdam.

Our adventure begins in the neighborhoods of Amsterdam where we are promised to experience the unique Dutch feeling of “gezelligheid,” which roughly translates as “conviviality or coziness.”

Amsterdam highlights include:

~ An introductory tour of the city along with lunch aboard a grand, classic canal boat on the day we arrive.

~ Masterpieces of art abound here and our itinerary includes so many! The Van Gogh Museum showcases the world’s largest collection by “tortured native son, Vincent;” a few blocks away, Vermeers, Rembrandts and more treasures of Golden Age masters fill the glorious Rijksmuseum, now open after massive renovation and expansion.

The Stedelijk Museum is the most important international museum of modern and contemporary art and design in the Netherlands; we’ll see why “Holland’s most talked-about museum building” was dubbed “the bathtub” following its eight year renovation. Private tours at all three of these not to be missed landmarks are on our itinerary!

~ We’ll enjoy a reception at the home of avid supporters and mentors of uniquely talented young Dutch artists and designers; we’ve been invited to join them and to meet a select group of artists who will share their work and their inspiration.

~ Gijs Bakker is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the field of contemporary jewelry design. He is a co-founder of Droog Design, a Dutch collective of designers and products including jewelry, furniture, and accessories for the home; his work is represented in public and private collections, worldwide.

Before departing Amsterdam, we’ll make stops in The Hague and Rotterdam for visits to:

~ . . . The estate of a prominent collector in the Hague who is in the process of constructing a private museum due to be open by the time we are there!

~ . . . The beautiful Mauritshuis, home to the best Dutch paintings from the Golden Age. We’ll be welcomed by the Director before our private tour. This world-renowned collection is housed in intimate museum rooms within a 17th Century monument; Vermeer’s beloved Girl. . . is among many masterpieces on permanent display.

~ Rotterdam is famous for its eye catching skyline and modern architecture; architects are referring to it as “the city of the future!” We’ll tour the city stopping for a visit at Markthal, the “bombastic market hall” designed by the prestigious firm, MVRDV. Final stops will be at: Galerie VIVID, one of the first to exhibit the work of contemporary and modern artists and designers in the context of both art and design; and Ateier van Lieshout to meet Joep van Lieshout, “sculptor, visionary and enfant terrible,” famous for his creations which straddle art, design and architecture and are exhibited world-wide.

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Photo: Hpschaefer

Canal Houses, Amsterdam Photo: courtesy of ProTours

Jean Tinguely, GismoStedelijk Museum Amsterdam © pictoright Amsterdam

Markthal, Rotterdam Photo: Tom Roeleveld

Van Gogh, Self PortraitPhoto: EVE

~ The Kroller Muller Museum is home to the second largest Van Gogh collection in the world along with major works by Monet, Picasso and Mondrian. We’ll also enjoy its extensive sculpture garden featuring works by iconic artists including Rodin, Moore, Dubuffet and Rotterdam’s Joep van Lieshout.

~ Gallery Marzee, founded in 1978, is well known for its support of young artists as well as established masters. Housed in a former granary on the waterfront in Nijmegen, its nearly 3000 square feet of exhibition space earns its ranking as the largest gallery exhibiting contemporary art jewelry in the world!!

~ An exquisite example of art jewelry is the paper-craft work of Nel Linssen which is celebrated internationally. Inspired by botanical imagery for thirty years, this Dutch designer’s razor edged bracelets and swirling collars are intended to come alive as they change color and contour in response to the movement of the wearer.

On departure from Amsterdam, we’ll head south, making two stops while en route to Eindhoven:

~ At the European Ceramic Work Centre in Olsterwijk, we’ll meet the Director for a tour of this international workplace where artists, designers and architects explore the technical and artistic possibilities of ceramics. We’ll explore the artist-in-residence center which is noted for excellence in ceramic art, design and architecture.

~ The Textile Museum, a former textile factory in Tilburg, mounts exciting exhibitions in the fields of art, design and craft. In its Textile Lab, national and international designers, architects, artists and promising students are supervised by product developers and technical experts as they explore the endless possibilities afforded by textiles, computerized techniques and crafts.

We’ll spend the final two days of our trip in Eindhoven, where, for the past twenty years, the city has been reinventing itself as a global hub for design and technology. In 2002, the internationally respected Design Academy helped to debut Dutch Design Week, a showcase for thousands of designers that now draws more than 250,000 visitors! DDW has grown to a nine-day event featuring exhibitions, pop-up shops and restaurants at locations throughout the city. Here, artists at several Eindoven-based studios will open their doors to welcome us. Look forward to meeting acclaimed Dutch felter and textile artist, Claudy Jongstra and sculptor, Nacho Carbonell, internationally known for his fantastical free-form furnishings, along with designers working in a variety of fields.

Come join us and experience for yourself the Dutch “gezelligheid” as “cappuccinos appear and disappear in 350-year-old bars . . . how beers do the same in candlelit time-warps. . .” It’s all here, along with brilliant art, craft, design and so much more! Space is limited so please reserve promptly.

Kroller Muller Museum, Rotterdam Photo: courtesy of ProTours

© Nel Linssen, Pendants, plastic-coated paper

Textile Museum, Tilburg Photo: courtesy of ProTours

Dutch Delights in Art & Design / October 17-26, 2016To reserve your space, return this form with a deposit check in the amount of $1,000 (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, CA 94563

Please print clearly

Name(s) __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________City ______________________________________ State ____ Zip Code __________

Email _________________________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone ______________________________________

q I will be sharing a room with _____________________________________________________________

q Single Supplement ($1360) q I would prefer a roommate, but if one cannot be found, I am willing to pay the single supplement.

q I am interested in receiving information about an optional post-trip extension to Belgium.

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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Signature of Traveler

Dutch Delights in Art & Design / October 17-26, 2016

* If interest warrants, an optional extension to the Belgian cities of Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges will be offered.

Please be sure to check the appropriate box on your reservation form if you are interested.

Trip Cost: Land Only (based upon a minimum of 20 participants and upon the Euro/US dollar exchange rate as of 1/2016.

If there is a significant change in the exchange rate at the time that final payment is due, cost is subject to change.

Per person/Double occupancy: $5290 Single supplement: $1360 Deposit: $1,000 per person Balance due on or before July 10, 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:

6 nights at the Amsterdam Pultizer Hotel in Deluxe rooms, 3 nights at the Pullman Eindhoven Hotel Cocagne in Superior twins, free wifi in both

hotels; 9 breakfasts; 8 lunches, 1 reception and 3 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 from Amsterdam Schiphol airport to Pulitzer

Hotel and group transfer from Pullman Hotel to Amsterdam Schiphol airport; gratuities to hotel porters (1 bag per person), local guides and motor

coach drivers throughout program; pre-departure packet; audio headsets and services of Protours thoughout..

Airfare: Travel from the US 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 July 10, 2016, all monies will be refunded less a $500 cancellation fee plus any necessary surcharges.

After to July 10, 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.

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.

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OMCA GUILD TRAVEL RELEASE/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK

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.

CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT

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 the Trip Leader 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 the Trip Leader 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

Participant hereby releases and forever discharges OMCA and the Guild, their predecessors and successors in interest, assigns, affiliates, subsidiaries, insurers, officers, directors, agents, representatives, attorneys, employees, partners, contractors, vendors, joint venturers, volunteers, and trustees from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities of any nature whatsoever, whether legal or equitable, whether or not known, suspected or claimed, arising out of or relating to the Participant’s participation in the Guild Trip, to the fullest extent permitted by law. Without limiting the scope of the foregoing, this release applies to any damage, injury or loss to any person or property that results from the ordinary negligence of OMCA or any of the other parties released herein this Agreement. Participant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless OMCA and the other parties released from all claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities made by any third party arising out of or relating to the Participant’s participation in the Guild Trip. Participant agrees to pay all fees, damages, and costs, including attorneys’ fees that OMCA or other parties released may incur in the enforcement of this Agreement. Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1668, this release does not apply to claims for gross negligence, or intentional acts or omissions, fraud, or violation of statutory rights.

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.

BY SIGNING BELOW, PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE/SHE HAS READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT CAREFULLY, THAT HE/SHE UNDERSTANDS THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT, THAT HE/SHE VOLUNTARILY AND KNOWINGLY AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THIS DOCUMENT, AND THAT HE/SHE INTENDS TO BE BOUND BY IT.

Participant’s Printed Name

Participant’s Signature (or signature of parent/guardian if Participant is under 18) Date

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

__________________________________________________________________ Email Address

Passport Information: __________________________________________________________________ Passport Number

___________________/___________________________________/___________ Date Issued Place of Issue Expiration Date

_____________________/_______________________________/ __________ Date of birth Place of birth Gender

__________________________________________________________________ Full Address (as listed on passport, if different from contact address)

Note: some countries require that a passport be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date.

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

Travel Accident/Limited Sickness

Baggage

InterMedical Insurance

If you have purchased any of the above coverage, please provide the following: _________________________________________________ Decline to state Name of Provider

_________________________________________________ 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.

__________________________________________________________________ Traveler’s Signature (If under 18 Parent/Guardian sign the above) __________________________________________________________________Date

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