Art Treasures in San Francisco
 San Francisco is definitely one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With its maverick philosophy, spectacular surroundings and challenging terrain, it has attracted artists and architects with a Modernist philosophy from all over the world. This tour will emphasize many of the city’s important architectural works of the past three decades and will include walking tours, visits to public buildings and private homes, as well as personal meetings with many of San Francisco’s notable and talented artists and architects. Visits to art studios, art collectors’ homes and notable art galleries will also be featured.
Take a private tour of the new M. H. de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art designed by Mario Botta. Visit the newly renovated Ferry Building and take a walking tour of the thriving Yerba Buena Arts Center, one of the most successful urban redevelopment projects in the U.S. Dine at Farallon and enjoy Chef Marc Franz's innovative coastal cuisine. Visit a prominent artist’s studio and tour a contemporary home on Telegraph Hill. Tour Crown Point Press originally a print workshop, now a print shop and gallery exhibiting limited edition etchings. Visit the beautiful campus of Stanford University followed by a stop at a prominent art collector’s home.
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