Friday, December 6, 2019
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. pacific time

Brewing the perfect cup of coffee is an art form. No one knows that better than illy caffè. An Italian family business, founded in Trieste in 1933, illy is committed to offering the greatest coffee to the world. Everything "made in illy" is enhanced by beauty and art, which represent founding values of the brand, starting from its logo–designed by artist, James Rosenquist–and including the renowned illy Art Collection, comprised of over 100 cups designed by international artists.

This experience offers the best of both worlds for the coffee and art lover. You will enjoy a private tour of the SFMOMA SECA, Art Award Exhibition, and a private class at the newest Università del Caffè (University of Coffee) with illy’s Master Barista, Heidi Rasmussen. Transform your ordinary coffee beverage into a work of art in a cup with hands-on guidance and techniques for your espresso routine and latte art pouring.

Here’s your chance to experience the art of coffee. Buy now. 

This experience includes*:

• One spot to attend a private class at the newest Università del Caffè (University of Coffee) in San Francisco with illy's Master Barista, Heidi Rasmussen on Friday, December 6, 2019:**
  • Practice with a traditional espresso machine and discover tips and tricks for your espresso and milk steaming routine
  • Discover pouring techniques for creating the “leaf” latte art design and more
• Lunch will be provided between the illy coffee class and the SFMOMA tour ***
• A private tour of SFMOMA's SECA Art Award Exhibition with a Champagne toast at 5:00 p.m.

* See Rules & Restrictions for additional information.

** This is a shared experience with other MileagePlus members. 

** Members will be split into two groups on the day of the event.

illy is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2019 SECA Art Award: Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle, Sahar Khoury, Marlon Mullen.

Terms and Conditions:

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• Members will be split into two groups on the day of the event. Group one will participate in the SFMOMA SECA Art Award Exhibition tour, and will end their day with the illy coffee class. Group two will participate in the illy coffee class and will end their day with the SFMOMA SECA Art Award Exhibition tour tour. Both groups will come together midday for a catered lunch.