2012 Trips to Havana with the Cuban Artists Fund

Monday, August 6, 2012

2012 Trips to Havana with the Cuban Artists Fund

 
Join the Cuban Artists Fund and other members in the arts community for memorable trips to Havana. Rediscover the jewel of the Caribbean during the famed Havana International Ballet Festival.

TRIP 1:
2012 Trip to the Havana International Ballet Festival
Sunday, October 28 – Sunday, November 4

In addition to the highlights described below, our group will have behind-the-scenes access to dancers from the New York City Ballet who will travel as part of an all-star cast with Tom Gold Dance performing Balanchine and Twila Tharp at the festival.

Over trip benefits include:
- Accommodations at the 4 star Parque Central Hotel
- Attendance to several ballet performances at El Gran Teatro, Teatro Mella,
Teatro Nacional and others
- Private visits to artists’ studios
- Guided tours of historical landmarks throughout Havana
- Visits to Havana’s finest art intuitions
- Dining at several of the top paladares in Cuba
- Behind-the-scenes access/events with dancers with Tom Gold Dance

For a downloadable PDF, click here.


TRIP 2:
2012 Trip to the Havana International Ballet Festival
Sunday, November 4 – Sunday, November 11


Trip Overview:
- Accommodations at the 4 star Parque Central Hotel
- Behind-the-scenes access to ballet dancers performing at the Festival
- Attendance to the Festival’s ceremonies including performances by Jose Manuel Carreno,former principal dancer of American Ballet Theatre who will lead and all-star troupe of dancers including: Misty Copeland, Herman Cornejo, Paloma Herrera, Megan Fairchild, Alexander Hamoudi, Xiomara Reyes and others
- Attendance to several ballet performances at El Gran Teatro, Teatro Mella, Teatro Nacional and others
- Private visits to artists’ studios
- Guided tours of historical landmarks throughout Havana
- Visits to Havana’s finest art intuitions
- Dining at several of the top paladares in Cuba

For a downloadable PDF, click here.

Each trip also includes OFAC license to Cuba, transportation from JFK Airport direct to/from Havana; guides, most meals, health care insurance (required by Cuban government) and private transportation. Aid and other supplies will be distributed to artists/art institutions in need.

Cost for each trip: $4,900 per person (single room); $4,700 per person (double room).

A portion of your trip is tax deductible. Space is very limited. A reservation deposit of 50% is due by August 15 with the remaining balance due September 15. For more information, contact Carlos Pomares directly at (973) 670-0691 or carlos@cubanartistsfund.org.

The Cuban Artists Fund, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, is committed to supporting artists of Cuban ancestry and providing the public with programs aimed at creating broader appreciation for Cuban arts and its global impact.








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