John Gaughan is an American manufacturer of magic acts and equipment for magicians based in Los Angeles, California. His style of work is classic, not based heavily on machinery and technology.
Artist Alex Chinneck is a British sculptor known for creating temporary public artworks. Chinneck was educated at Bedford Modern School, where his father taught PE. Education He studied painting at Chelsea College of Arts, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts, and became a member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors. He had ambitions to become a cricketer, having captained his school team at county level, before his interest in art at the age of 16. Shortly after college, Chinneck collaborated with Conrad Shawcross on his work. After initially focusing on small sculptures, influenced by House designed by Rachel Whiteread and the work of Richard Wilson, Chinneck started working on large scale designs. Most of Chinneck"s installations feature across Greater London. His early works include, where the artist used 1,248 pieces of glass to create 312 identically smashed windows across the derelict facade of a factory in Hackney, in Margate where Chinneck created the illusion that the entire facade of house had slid into the garden, and, a commercial property situated on Blackfriars Road created to look as if it had become completely inverted.
For more than three decades, world-renowned trompe l’oeil artist John Pugh has engaged and captivated the public with large-scale mural projects in spaces across the world, including San Francisco, Miami, and New York, as well as Taiwan, Mexico, and New Zealand. His “trick of the eye” murals cleverly fool the viewer into seeing a modern facade’s broken wall revealing Greek columns or a woman reading in a cafe. But Pugh’s paintings also capture the imagination and engage the mind. Within a framework of artfully rendered illusionary space, he orchestrates layers of historical, social, and mythical commentary that challenge the viewer to find deeper levels of meaning.
Ernestina Fuenmayor, Project Manager, Salazar Architects. Ernestina has nearly two decades of experience, from Venezuela to Boston to Portland. She began her architectural career working with communities in the barrios of Venezuela, and the last 17 years working in the U.S. on multifamily housing, adaptive reuse, and institutional projects. Ernestina joined Salazar with a desire to be part of a culturally diverse team and to reconnect to the community-based projects that started her career. Her deep commitment to giving back to the community can be seen through her civic involvement in the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission, various City of Milwaukie committees, and her continued work toward historic preservation in her Venezuelan hometown of Choroní.
Ms. Carrie Chasteen has an MS in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in the field of cultural resource management. Ms. Chasteen currently serves as Cultural Resources Manager and Senior Architectural Historian for Sapphos Environmental, Inc., a full-service environmental planning firm located in Pasadena, CA. On behalf of Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Ms. Chasteen managed a project that documented and evaluated 54 parks, golf courses, and arboreta to identify resources that are significant for an association with important events, persons, works of master architects, or reflect innovative construction techniques. One of the evaluated facilities was Descanso Gardens, which was found to be significant as the home of the Elias Manchester Boddy, the work of James E. Dolena, and for an association with the Japanese-American community as demonstrated through the extensive camelia collection and the 1966 Japanese-style gardens. Sapphos Environmental, Inc. assisted the Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc. with preparing a National Register of Historic Places nomination, which was approved in April 2021.
Chris Medvitz, Partner & Principal, Lightswitch. Chris has spent more than 25 years honing his skills designing a wide gamut of projects, including live concerts, television specials, convention exhibits, product launches, Las Vegas residences and more. His work crosses the disciplines of lighting, media and production design. 
Juliann Rooke, Executive Director of Descanso Gardens has 22 years of experience in nonprofit management. She joined Descanso Gardens in 2008 as chief financial officer. In 2012, she moved up to chief operating officer with responsibility for all revenue-producing operations of the Gardens, including development and marketing. During this five-year period, the Gardens saw significant growth in attendance; membership doubled to the current 16,000 households; and financial results from operations increased substantially, providing more revenues to reinvest in the care and maintenance of the facility. Descanso Gardens is owned by the County of Los Angeles and has been managed by the Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc., a 501(c)(3) community-supported nonprofit, since 1993.
Jake Forster is an architectural designer with over 13 years of international experience. As an Associate at the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), he has led a number of cultural projects from the concept phase through to completion including a cultural venue, retail bazaar and car park for the Faena District in Miami Beach and an events space for the Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a prominent religious institution in Los Angeles. Jake is currently overseeing the construction phase of expansions to two significant New York landmarks: the New Museum and Tiffany & Co.’s 5th Avenue Flagship.
Founded in 1980 by Harvard-educated architect Brenda A. Levin, FAIA, the architecture and urban design firm Levin & Associates has received worldwide attention since its inception. Levin & Associates' portfolio includes the preservation and renovation of Los Angeles' most significant and iconic landmarks; adaptive re-use; the design of new educational, cultural and civic projects; urban design and master planning.
The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young is an Episcopal priest and Dean of Grace Cathedral. He began his tenure as the ninth dean of the cathedral in August 2015. 
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Experience one of California’s most distinguished and vibrant art institutions with two individual guest passes to the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. Founded in 1885, the Crocker is the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi and continues to shine as a cultural treasure for the region and the state.
Visitors will enjoy an exceptional range of exhibitions and permanent collections, including:
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Historic and contemporary California art
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Old Master drawings of international significance
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One of the world’s finest collections of international ceramics
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Innovative contemporary works from leading artists today
The museum also offers engaging programs for all ages, a thoughtfully curated museum store, and an ever-changing lineup of exhibitions that ensure every visit feels fresh, inspiring, and memorable.
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Passes valid for one-time general admission only
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A wonderful way to spend an enriching day in Sacramento—perfect for art lovers, families, or anyone eager to explore California’s cultural heritage.
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