2016 Spring Catalog

TRIPS

Manhattan Architecture by Boat NEW! Aboard a handsome, 1920s style yacht on the Hudson River and taught by an architect from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Manhattan Architecture by Boat tour will take you along the shores of Manhattan. You will take in the “starchitecture” of the West Side, skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan, the resurrection of the area surrounding the 9/11 site, and icons visible from the waters off Battery Park, including up-close looks at The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. All can be seen from the climate-controlled, enclosed back-deck observatory or from the open bow. Along the way you’ll gain insights from your architect-guide: the purpose of the towers above the Holland Tunnel, the location of a private sky garage atop a West Chelsea Building, and more. Tuesday: May 17: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Registration closes April 19th! Be sure to register before April 19. Manhattan Location TBA to registered students / $105 / Code 105 Tour the European Paintings Collection at The Met with Jill Kiefer to view its astounding assortment of Italian Renaissance masterpieces. We’ll see art by Giotto, Masaccio, Donatello, and Brunelleschi—and we’ll see how they made it possible for the likes of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian to reach such extraordinary heights. Attendance at the related class “Vision and Talent Unleashed: The Italian Renaissance” (see the Discussions & Lectures section of this catalogue) is not required - although your enjoyment of this trip will be enhanced. Jill Kiefer, PhD, is an art historian and teaching artist. She’s been designing, coordinating and leading programs and tours in Art History and Fine Arts for over thirty years—in university, institutional and community environments around the globe. Thursday: May 26: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Museum admission fee is NOT included in course fee. Manhattan Location TBA to registered students / $55 / Code 106 Jill Kiefer at The Metropolitan Museum: The Italian Renaissance NEW!

United Nations Headquarters Tour and Briefing NEW! Embark on a Guided Tour and Briefing at the newly renovated Headquarters of the United Nations. This is an exciting opportunity to discover and get a behind-the-scenes view of the UN as it addresses issues including disarmament, peace and security, and human rights. Learn about the history and structure of the UN, visit the newly renovated General Assembly Hall, the Security Council Chamber, the Trusteeship Council Chamber, and the Economic and Social Council Chamber. Then, a UN expert will brief you with an in-depth look into the latest issues on the UN’s agenda. The briefing will provide an understanding of and appreciation for the complex nature of the UN and the work that it does. An optional lunch begins at 1 pm with a buffet in the Delegates Dining Room. Host to kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers, ambassadors, and delegates, the dining room offers upscale dining along with breathtaking views of the East River and city skyline. Transportation to the UN is on your own. Note: US Gov’t Issued ID is mandatory! United Nations Tour and Briefing Only Wednesday: April 6: 9:30 am – 12:45 pm UN Headquarters, General Assembly Bldg; 46th Street and First Avenue, Manhattan / $65 / Code 102 United Nations Tour and Briefing With Lunch Wednesday, April 6: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm UN Headquarters, General Assembly Bldg; 46th Street and First Avenue, Manhattan / $110 / Code 103 The High Line and Chelsea: A Walking Tour NEW! Tour the vibrant Chelsea neighborhood of art galleries, street art, and public art along the High Line. Never before has New York had so much to observe and experience in such a concentrated area. Your trip will start near Chelsea Market. As you walk toward the gallery district, your guide will share information on the international street art scene and local history. You’ll go to a curated selection of the best gallery exhibits, and then walk along the High Line where you’ll learn about the new seasonal commissioned art on view (which will have been installed earlier in April). Part of this tour is outside (rain or shine) and requires walking up and down stairs. Ginny Poleman is an educational guide for school tours at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a graduate of Cornell University. She writes articles for the blog ArtfulObserver.com, and posts daily ‘stories behind the art’ on her popular Instagram account @Art_Encounters. Tuesday: Apr 26: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Manhattan Location TBA to registered students / $55 / Code 104

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