Join us for a trip to Riga from 16 - 18 May. Explore the vibrant world of contemporary art at various galleries, museums, and exhibition spaces across Riga, where you can witness innovative works by emerging and established artists alike. We will visit the newest generation of Latvian artists at PILOT, an experimental art space that is part of the Latvian art academy and explore the cities project spaces that are known for operating on the intersection of art, sciences and cutting-edge technologies that give new artistic forms and expressions.
Program
One of the cities most impressive art venues is Zuzeum, originally a cork factory that site been reborn into the hippest art space in Riga. It hosts the private collection of art collector couple Jānis and Dina Zuzāni, showcasing works that span from the 19th century to the present. During our walks in the city we will encounter lots of street art as well, as the city is knows for its colorful murals. A group dinner and welcome drink are included in our program.
More information about the trip, accommodation, and costs can be found below. The entire (preliminary) program will be announced in January.
Registration deadline: 1 February.
Costs, Conditions & Registration
This trip to Riga costs €475 for members (€650 for non-members). This includes: 1x cocktails, 1x dinner and participation in the entire program incl. entrance, tours and tickets. Not included is hotel, flight, transportation between locations and to and from airport, travel and cancellation insurance and all meals not mentioned in the program.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
You are responsible for booking your own travel, hotel and insurance. We can of course advise you on transportation and accommodation.
REGISTRATION
We would like to receive your registration via travel@youngcollectorscircle.nl before February 1 2025. Definitive participation is in order of payment. When you register for the trip you will receive a payment request. As soon as the payment has been received, we will send you confirmation of your participation and we will send you regular updates on the trip.
CONDITIONS
Please note that booking this trip is at your own risk. Should the trip be cancelled due to restrictions measures issues by the government at the time, or the occurrence of a health crisis, safety issues or extreme weather conditions you will receive a 30% refund of your registration fee. We will cancel the trip if the events in the program (art fairs, museums, galleries, collections) are cancelled or closed or if there is a ban on entry or a quarantine obligation for the destination at the time of the trip. If the presentation of a negative test result or vaccination certificate is required, you must provide this yourself. Should you go to your destination on your own despite the cancellation of the organized trip, we will - if possible - still provide you with tickets to the fairs, museums or collections.
