9 June 2005 12am - 12am

Join Mercer Union on a trip to the Venice Biennale exclusive press opening from June 9th to June 12th, to support Canada’s presentation of Rebecca Belmore.

Prices are per person (early-bird discount no longer available):

7 nights

$2,200 CAD, 3 stars, DOUBLE accommodation

$3,000 CAD, 3 stars, SINGLE accommodation

Trip includes:

1. Airfare (direct flight Toronto – Venice)

Departure date June 5th (departing evening)

Return date June 13th (departing afternoon)

Restrictions apply on changes to flight itinerary

2. Accommodation

All hotels are located near Piazza San Marco

Double occupancy and single occupancy available

All rooms have private bath and air conditioning

Includes continental breakfast

Accommdation

3 stars

Hotel CANALETTO

www.venicewelcome.com/canaletto.htm

or

Hotel SCANDINAVIA

www.scandinaviahotel.com

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE HOTELS ARE NOW COMPLETELY BOOKED. FOR NEW RESERVATIONS, WE WILL ENSURE THAT HOTELS WILL BE LOCATED IN SAN MARCO AND WILL BE 3 STAR QUALITY, COMPARABLE TO THESE HOTELS.

3. Ticket to the Biennale’s exclusive press launch on June 9th to 12th

4. Copy of Mercer Union’s CD of international audio and sound artists, published in 2005 specifically for the Venice Biennale

Featured artists include: Dave Allen, Christian Bok, Martin Creed, David Cunningham, Kelly Mark, Jonathan Monk, Thurston Moore, Daniel Olson, Dominique Petitgand, Michael Snow, and more.

5. Invitation to the Canadian Art Magazine Launch on June 10th

6. Mercer Union membership

7. and much much more

Prices subject to change. There are 26 seats.

Please call Natalie De Vito to reserve your seat at 416 536 1519. A $250 CAD deposit will be required.

Please note that passports should be valid for at least 6 months following the date of return.

Please revisit for updates on our trip. Thanks.