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Our Art Vacations

Jeannette and Suzy set a new high standard of travel. I joined an ArtWalk Greece with 3 girlfriends. We left Greece with a whole new appreciation of seeing the world by traveling “at the speed of you.” They are fabulous tour leaders. They have a depth of knowledge of the local towns and sites that I have never before experienced. We always felt so well taken care of. We did a lot of walking and art-making. I am looking forward to another Blue Walk in the future!

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Travel Journal Art Vacations

Create an experience to remember.

You’ve daydreamed of this: a vacation with time each day to simply create. The destinations are beautiful. The accommodations are welcoming. All the details are taken care of. In the company of like-minded travelers you savor the wonder of the present moment. And you capture it all through your art.

Create as You Travel

Our Art Walk art vacations are the perfect tours for artists of all levels. Talented and engaging teaching artists offer daily classes inspired by stunning locations. Equal parts journey and learning, our art vacations are based on a travel journal format. Art classes are mostly on site. Some programs have “studio” time at our hotels. Space is almost always limited, so you will learn to work with what is available, being able to create wherever and however you may find yourself. Sketchbook, watercolor, collage, and multimedia workshops are all represented in our schedule.

Everyone is Welcome

Join us. Solo travelers love the easy camaraderie our tours provide. First time European travelers and budding artists love the safe, supportive, and welcoming atmosphere. The main requirements are a desire for adventure and gratitude for the opportunity to pursue it. 

Travel at the speed of you.

Stretch your legs and expand your experience.

Find a community. Receive and share inspiration.

Return home renewed, accomplished, and feeling better than ever.

Keeping an illustrated travel journal enhances your trip and opens your mind. Everything around me is fresh and beautiful because I’m drawing it, seeing it truly for the first time.    

Once you return from your trip, your mind remains full of wonder. A quick flip through your journal’s pages keeps those memories alive.  

Danny Gregory

The Art of Keeping a Travel Sketchbook

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Sketchbook Travel Journal Vacation in Greece with Koosje Koene

Sep 24-Oct 6, 2024 join Koosje Koene’s island-hopping sketchbook journal vacation in Greece.

Art Journal Workshop in Paris, France with Betsy Beier

Sep 16-23, 2024 join Betsy Beier’s art journal workshop in Paris, France. Fill your sketchbook as we walk the neighborhoods of Paris!

Watercolor Sketchbook Art Workshop in Italy

Ohn Mar Win teaches a 7-night watercolor sketchbook art workshop in Italy. We will tour the Italian Riviera and stunning Lake Como. Join us October 2024.

Art and Creativity Workshop in Italy

Join Jill Badonsky for an art and creativity workshop on the Italian Riviera in October 2024. Write, paint, and sketch for an inspired week.

Art workshop in Venice, Padua, and Parma, Italy

Oct 21-27, 2024 Anne Leuck teaches her art workshop in Venice, Padua and Parma, Italy. See Venice like a local! Taste the best of Parma!

Watercolor Workshop in Greece with Angela Fehr

April 22 – May 4, 2025

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Portugal with Tammy Gilley

March 30-April 5, 2025

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Portugal with Mary Beth Shaw

April 6-12, 2025

Art Workshop Vacation in Paris, France with Tammy Gilley

April 12-19 , 2025

Watercolor Workshop in Italy with Angela Fehr

May 5-11, 2025

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Italy with Tiffany Goff-Smith

May 11-18, 2025

Collage Travel Journal Workshop in Greece with Karen Stamper

May 20-June 1, 2025

Sketchbook Art Workshop in Portugal with Anne Leuck

June 9-15, 2025

Watercolor Journal Workshop in Spain with Ohn Mar Win

June 30 – July 6, 2025

Travel Journal Art Workshop in Spain with Julie Snidle

Sep 8-14, 2025

Sketchbook Art Workshop in Spain with Koosje Koene

Sep 14-20, 2025

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Sicily, Italy with Mary Beth Shaw

Oct 19-Nov 1, 2025 (Coming Soon)

Art Workshop in Spain: Barcelona and Costa Brava

Join artist Mary Beth Shaw for a mixed media art workshop in Spain September 2024. Get inspired and renewed in Barcelona and Costa Brava.

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Switzerland

Join Mary Beth Shaw on her mixed media art workshop in Switzerland June 2024.

Art Vacations Schedule

This is a list of our public art vacations. The Blue Walk offers private and custom small group tours in addition to our advertised tours. 

There is a separate Blue Walk schedule for our walking vacations. 

2024 Art Vacation Workshops

• September 16-23: Sketchbook journal with Betsy Beier in Paris, France (7 nights) from $4295
• September 24-October 6: Sketchbook journal with Koosje Koene in Greece (12 nights) SOLD OUT (waiting list available)
• October 7-14: Sketchbook journal with Ohn Mar Win on the Italian Riviera and Lake Como (7 nights) from $3795 SOLD OUT 
• October 14-20: Art and Creativity workshop with Jill Badonsky on the Italian Riviera (6 nights) from $3595 SOLD OUT (waiting list available)
• October 21-27: Sketchbook journal with Anne Leuck in Venice and Parma, Italy (6 nights) from ($3745) SOLD OUT (waiting list available)

2025 Art Vacation Workshops

• March 30-April 5: Mixed Media Workshop Vacation in Portugal with Tammy Gilley (6 nights) from $3495 (Sold out waiting list available)
• April 6-12: Mixed Media Art Workshop in Portugal with Mary Beth Shaw (6 nights) from $3495 SOLD OUT (wait list available)
• April 12-19: Art Workshop Vacation in Paris, France with Tammy Gilley (7 nights) from $3995 (filling fast)
• April 22 - May 4: Watercolor workshop with Angela Fehr in Greece (12 nights) from $4745
• May 5-11: Watercolor workshop in Italy with Angela Fehr (6 nights) from $3445 (filling fast)
• May 11-18: Mixed media art workshop in Italy with Tiffany Goff-Smith (7 nights) from $3795 (2 spaces available)
• May 20 - June 1: Collage Travel Journal Workshop in Greece with Karen Stamper (12 nights) from $4745  SOLD OUT (wait list available)
• June 9 - 15: Sketchbook Workshop in Portugal with Anne Leuck (6 nights) from $3495
• June 30 - July 6: Watercolor journal workshop in Spain with Ohn Mar Win (6 nights) from $3595 SOLD OUT (wait list available)
• September 8-14: Travel Journal Art Workshop in Spain with Julie Snidle (6 nights) from $3445 
• September 14-20: sketchbook workshop in Spain with Koosje Koene (6 nights) from $3445
• Oct 21 - Nov 1: Mixed Media Art Workshop in Sicily, Italy with Mary Beth Shaw (11 nights) Details coming soon. Join interest list.

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Travel with The Met

Travel with The Met connects the Museum's wide and diverse audience to art, inspiration, and historical perspective. Our trips offer travelers the unique opportunity to see the world and humanity's highest artistic achievements with the guidance of The Met's renowned curators and educators. Itineraries focus on educational, enriching activities that will allow you to experience firsthand how art can bridge history and the present day to reveal our shared cultural heritage.

Trips are offered year-round to a variety of exciting destinations. More than just a vacation, a Travel with The Met international exploration combines curatorial expertise and behind-the-scenes viewing arrangements with spectacular itineraries and interesting companionship. The following list is updated regularly to include new itineraries as soon as they become available.

Set Sail with The Met!

Travel with The Met invites you to join our art-filled cultural cruises on one of our distinctive, privately chartered small ships and boutique riverboats. This summer, sail Homer’s “wine-dark sea” on our spectacular Aegean adventure into antiquity, cruising from Athens to Istanbul aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II . Travel with Met lecturer Frank Dabell , an acclaimed art historian whose passion and depth of knowledge about Greek and Roman art and architecture will inspire you.  In October, experience a unique journey by land and sea in the enchanting gem of Mediterranean Spain: Catalonia, the autonomous region with its own unique cultural identity, language, and ancient heritage. Join highly regarded museum educator Rika Burnham sharing her insights on historic Catalan art as your lecturer. Spend three nights in medieval Girona, venturing to Roman ruins, Salvador Dalí’s birthplace, and exceptional museums, and four nights sailing Sea Cloud II to art treasures in Valencia, Ibiza, and Mallorca.

Please contact a Met Travel consultant at Arrangements Abroad by phone 844-TRVLMET (844-878-5638); outside New York: 800-221-1944), or via email for more information or to reserve your place on any journey.

September 19–27, 2024

Embark the elegant Sea Cloud II in Venice for an unforgettable Adriatic Sea journey between the Italian and Croatian coastlines, stepping ashore to admire timeless towns and archaeological sites. Savor a rare and exclusive inside look at the landmark achievements in art of the many cultures—from ancient Greeks and Romans to Byzantines and Venetians—who have made the Adriatic region their home. Starting in the lustrous canals of Venice, journey to Ravenna, former capital of the Western Roman Empire, to admire the fifth- and sixth-century mosaics of its early Christian churches. Traverse the Adriatic to Dubrovnik, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which Lord Byron called “the pearl of the Adriatic.” Discover nearby Hvar, a fertile island of green mountains, Venetian fortifications, and pale stone houses surrounded by rosemary, lavender, and laurel. Step ashore in Zadar, home to historic Roman ruins, medieval churches, cosmopolitan cafés, and quality museums. Further highlights include the seafront city of Pula, whose foundations go back to the fifth century B.C. Experience these cities as they were centuries ago by Roman magistrates and Venetian merchant princes—by sea.

Traveling with You: Keith Christiansen is Curator Emeritus, formerly the John Pope-Hennessy Chairman of the Department of European Paintings at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. He began work at The Met in 1977, and, during his 44 years there, organized numerous exhibitions on Renaissance and Baroque painting. He has written widely on Italian art and is the recipient of several awards.

Cruise Rates: From $7,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level:  Intermediate / Moderato

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October 13–22, 2024

On this Mediterranean Sea adventure touching two continents, cruise to the temples and cities left behind by waves of civilizations, including prehistoric peoples and the ancient Greeks, Carthaginians, and Romans. Sail aboard Sea Cloud II as it travels from Malta to rugged yet beautiful Sicily, Tunisia, and Spain’s Balearic Islands. In Sicily, visit the magnificent Greek ruins of Agrigento and Segesta. In the North African country of Tunisia, experience Tunis and the ancient city of Carthage. In Sardinia, wander through Su Nuraxi di Barumini to see nuraghi , imposing Bronze Age structures only found on this island, and tour Cagliari, Sardinia’s ancient capital. Sail to the island of Menorca and its picturesque capital Mahón. After a memorable day at sea, disembark in Tarragona.

Traveling with You: Page Knox is Lecturer and Educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she offers her expertise on special exhibitions and the permanent collection, and also teaches membership classes. She is an adjunct professor of art history at Columbia University, where she received her Ph.D. in 2012.

Cruise Rates: From $9,999 per person, double rate

October 18–26, 2024

On this Balearic Sea adventure that combines a land program and an elegant cruise aboard Sea Cloud II , take an in-depth journey into the culture, history, and cuisine of cities along the Catalan coast and the Balearic islands of Ibiza and Mallorca. Experience the gems of Catalonia, starting with Girona, Northern Catalonia’s largest city. Over three nights with accommodations at an elegant hotel, discover Girona’s museums, galleries, and fine Romanesque and Gothic buildings, and visit the Museu d’Història dels Jueus, which highlights the contributions of Girona’s once-flourishing Jewish community. Continue to Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dalí and now home to his flamboyant theater-museum. Embark Sea Cloud II in Tarragona, formerly Tarraco, and explore its Roman ruins, the Iberian Peninsula’s oldest Roman settlement. On the Catalan coast, visit Valencia, where architectural styles abound, including architect Santiago Calatrava’s modern masterpieces. Stop on the glamorous island of Ibiza to explore its Phoenician history dating back 3,000 years, then head for the Balearic island of Mallorca. In its capital, Palma de Mallorca, tour La Seu, a spectacular sandstone cathedral that took 600 years to build, before returning to Tarragona for disembarkation.

Traveling with You: Rika Burnham is a leading theorist and practitioner of art museum gallery teaching. Author of Teaching in the Art Museum: Interpretation as Experience , and lecturer at Columbia University, she has served as Head of Education at the Frick Collection, Museum Educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Project Director for TIME/Teaching Institute in Museum Education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and was appointed Getty Research Institute Museum Scholar in 2002 and 2018.

Land/Cruise Rates: From $6,999 per person, double rate

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December 29,  2024–January 9, 2025

Embark on an extraordinary New Year’s journey into the heart of ancient Egypt. This exclusive program offers a unique blend of private plane travel, a four-night Nile River cruise aboard the elegant Sanctuary Nile Adventurer , and unparalleled access to Egypt’s legendary sites. The adventure begins in Cairo, where you’ll explore the Great Pyramids. Then see the Great Sphinx up close, bypassing the usual crowds. Visit the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, with a special look behind the scenes at its restoration center. Delve into the recently opened underground chambers of King Djoser’s Step Pyramid in Sakkara, and explore the tomb of Wahtye, adorned with statues, paintings, and hieroglyphs. A private flight to Luxor leads to visits to the UNESCO-listed necropolis in Thebes and rare access to Queen Nefertari’s tomb, known for its vivid wall paintings. Embark Sanctuary Nile Adventurer for your Nile River voyage, which takes you to sublime tombs and temples in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, with a private plane journey to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel. Conclude your journey in Cairo. You may choose to take part in an optional postlude in Jordan featuring the resplendent ancient wonders of Amman and Petra.

Traveling with You: Christopher Noey is an art historian, author, and an Emmy award-winning producer of films on art and culture who has been traveling to Egypt for 40 years. An expert in Asian and Islamic art, Mr. Noey has taught at Williams College and the City College of New York.

Land/Cruise Rates: From $13,999 per person, double rate

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Art and Fine Arts Study Abroad Programs

Study abroad art programs may introduce you to muses you never knew existed and you’ll see the pages of your textbooks truly come to life. Where would you like to go? Do you want to know how the Statue of David is holding up in Italy? Would you rather see how Nelson Mandela influenced the art community in South Africa? Maybe you’d prefer to understand the evolution of Spain’s modern artistic movements? Study art abroad your way.

Programs to Study Fine Art Abroad

Like domestic education institutions, art schools abroad operate on the full range of higher educational levels from undergraduate to graduate degree programs. Undergraduate programs may focus on developing the students’ ability to execute basic artistic skills, such as sculpting, sketching, woodwork, digital media and screen-printing. Additionally, the program may focus on the art history and movements of the area.

Graduate level programs might be offered through a number of institutions at the masters of fine arts abroad and doctorate level. Students participating in these programs may choose to complete a research project or culminating performance project depending on the focus of their program. While earning their degree, students may have the chance to pursue internship opportunities through the educational institution.

Choosing Your Language of Instruction

Of course, one of the most attractive benefits of a study abroad fine arts program might just be learning about a new culture and language. If you’ve always dreamed of learning Italian, many study abroad programs may help you achieve that goal while giving you a first hand look at the cultural nuances a book may not cover. Before you select the ideal program for you, you might want to think about what level of immersion you would enjoy.

In some programs, students from the United States who study fine art abroad in the same program may surround you and you might take the majority of your classes with these individuals. These types of programs could also include a series of special excursions and projects, which may likely be completed in the company of your program mates.

However if you want to go off the deep end and really embrace a total cultural immersion, you may find programs that take just a few students and allow you to take the majority of your classes with local students. For these programs, you might have to demonstrate a proficiency in the local language if English courses are not available.

Length of Your Program

Students choosing to study fine art abroad can pick programs that may be conducted as segments of your overall degree program or they may choose to enroll in a foreign institution entirely. Summer art programs for college students may allow you to earn credits for a semester or a few core classes depending on your home institution, the program and the international institution. Students could also choose to spend a year or a semester at an international institution, while completing primary research or otherwise pursuing their studies. Conversely, you may choose to complete an entire undergraduate or graduate degree program. Particularly if you seek programs targeted in a specific area of art research, you may want to travel to the source of the movement for more primary information.

API in Barcelona, Spain: ELISAVA Design Program

The Free Elective program at ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering offers students with or without a background in design the opportunity to learn from among the top design minds in Catalonia and Spain.

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API in Granada, Spain: Hispanic Studies

Api in berlin, germany: freie universitat berlin, german language and european studies summer, api in paris, france: parsons paris and polimoda - paris to florence summer program, api in wellington, new zealand: massey university direct enrollment, api semester arts and social sciences program in prague, api summer arts and social sciences program in prague, api study abroad in australia, api study abroad in france, api study abroad in ireland, api study abroad in the uk, api study abroad in london, api study abroad in barcelona, api study abroad in seville, api innovation lab, api global select, api study abroad in spain, api in san jose, costa rica: art and design program, api in barcelona, spain: international studies, api in barcelona, spain: international studies summer, api in bilbao, spain: studio arts, api in brisbane, australia: direct enrollment, api in san jose, costa rica: latin american studies and internship program, api in buenos aires, argentina: humanities and social sciences, api in caen, france: french language and culture, montserrat college of art, summer fine arts studies in niigata, japan.

Students take a three credit liberal arts class, Contemporary Japanese Language and Culture, and a three credit studio art class that explores Japanese art and design.

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Summer Fine Arts and Art History Studies in Viterbo, Italy

Lancaster university, study abroad at lancaster university.

Lancaster has more than 30 departments offering a wide range of courses in arts, social sciences, humanities, natural and physical sciences, computing and IT, and creative and performing arts. The Study Abroad team offer a dedicated service and are on ha

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Marist College

Marist college-ldm venice biennale: art history and studio art program.

This intensive 4 week combined studio/art history program meets 5 days per week, and will focus on the Venice Biennale. Through close proximity and exposure to the national pavilions in the Giardini and elsewhere, as well as the Aperto and ancillary proje

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School of Visual Arts

Studio intensive in oaxaca mexico.

Tours to the important archeological sites of Monte Alban, and the smaller, exquisitely detailed Mitla (both designated world heritage sites) will introduce the history of this beautiful valley and it’s indigenous people.

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PAINTING IN BARCELONA

Sotheby's institute of art, sotheby's institute of art - new york: summer study.

Courses include: International Contemporary Art in New York: 4-week Course | 31 May - 23 June, 2016 Or 4-week Course | 5 July - 28 July, 2016 The Value of Art - Introduction to Market Research and Valuation: 4-week Course | 31 May - 23 June, 2016 Build a

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Sotheby's Institute of Art - London - Master's Program

Sweet briar college, discover, study, explore paris: the perfect balance.

JYF in Paris provides access to a variety of disciplines of study and emphasis on language and intercultural learning through immersion in French university and family life.

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Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design

London barcelona design summer courses.

Dual City Courses at CSM and ELISAVA all start in London on Monday July 4th Course Dates 2016 London: 4-14 July Barcelona: 18 July- 28 July London Barcelona: Furniture Design - Inside and Outside Spaces (Summer) London Barcelona: Interior Des

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London Barcelona Courses from Central Saint Martins & ELISAVA

Dual city - photography, art and architecture in london and barcelona, eastern michigan university, asian cultural history program: china.

The Asian Cultural History Program (June 30 - August 5, 2013) is a 35 day academic travel-study tour which visits Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Saigon in Vietnam, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Angkor in Cambodia, Bangkok in Thailand, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Xian and Be

Other Programs from Eastern Michigan University matching this criteria:

Cultural History Program: England

Cultural history program: germany, cultural history tours: austria, european cultural history program, european cultural history tour: multi-country programs, european cultural history program, eastern michigan university, university of vienna, univie: winter school for cultural historical studies.

The two week program combines first class academic courses about "The Discovery of Modernity - Vienna Around 1900" with an extensive social and cultural program. Participants will study the input of the fin-de-siècle on the modernization of Europe.

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The Center for Management in the Creative Industries at Claremont Graduate University (CGU)

Arts management.

Spanning the spectrum from the visual and performing arts to media and entertainment, and from the nonprofit organization to the asset-driven enterprise, the Arts Management program of the CMCI produces skilled administrators, executives and entrepreneurs

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Art Business

Truman state university, australia, swinburne.

Students will be able to choose from a full range of courses. The language instruction is English. One of the university's major strengths is its size. Relative to many Australian Tertiary education providers, Swinburne is a small and highly-flexible in

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Australia, Macquarie

Green river college, japan program.

Earn 15 college credits in Japanese Culture, Art Appreciation and Digital Photography in this study abroad program offered by Green River College in Auburn, Washington.

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Nottingham Trent University

Drawing as a journey – from observation to imagination.

Go on a challenging creative journey, from expressive mark-making techniques to creative approaches to observational drawing.

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Photography, Alchemy and the Artists’ Book

Arcadia university, intern philly.

Kickstart your professional life by joining a diverse community of students for a term interning, studying, and exploring life in Philadelphia!

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University of Westminster

University of edinburgh, university college london (ucl), isi perugia - the umbra institute, royal conservatoire of scotland, intensive design in florence, glasgow school of art, burren college of art, university of oxford, university of the arts london, isi florence, studio arts college international, saci full summer: florence & venice.

SACI’s summer programs offer the chance to study in Florence or Venice during some of Italy’s most beautiful months. Join us in Florence, Venice, or both for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in renowned artistic and cultural hubs of Europe.

Other Programs from Studio Arts College International matching this criteria:

SACI: Venice Summer Program

Saci florence: summer programs, university of new orleans, uno-italy: rome program.

Four-week summer program in Italy's breathtaking capital. Classes in English, Fine Arts and Humanities.

Other Programs from University of New Orleans matching this criteria:

Santa Reparata International School of Art

Accredited year, semester or summer at srisa in florence.

SRISA offers American University level undergraduate courses taught in English in a variety of areas of study. All classes, with the exception of Italian, are taught in English. Most students choose to study for one or two semesters.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Study abroad with northumbria university.

The Study Abroad programme is constructed around the Colloquium on British Cultures module, which is a credit-bearing class that involves visits to castles, cathedrals and other historical monuments in the region. You can then choose classes from a w

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CIS Abroad Semester in Adelaide - University of Adelaide

Study and live in a world of wine and hospitality

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CIS Abroad Semester in Bristol - University of Bristol

Cis abroad semester in london - university of roehampton, cis abroad summer on the gold coast, cis abroad summer in greece, west virginia university, west virginia university: germany.

Study Abroad in Germany with West Virginia University

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University of Sunderland

Creative arts in england.

4 week programme fun, interactive workshops fieldtrips 5 days in London (includes accommodation and return travel)

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University of Kansas

Art and photography in europe.

Students will spend 20 days in Europe, 7 in Amsterdam, 7 in Berlin, and 6 in Venice. The purpose of the program, Art and Photography in Europe Summer 2015, is to provide students with a thorough immersion into contemporary German, Dutch and Italian design

Other Programs from University of Kansas matching this criteria:

Visual Art in Japan

University of toronto, international summer program.

The University of Toronto's International Summer Program (ISP) allows international visiting students to enrol in undergraduate degree credit courses during the summer session. Students in the ISP will have the option to choose from over four hundred cour

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Summer Program in Oxford, England

University of wisconsin - madison, uw in india.

This academic program combines traditional classroom-based learning with experience-based learning, both in and around the city of Varanasi. Together, the various components present an academic experience that will expose you to the depth and complexity o

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Art Smart Travels plans and leads private art tours through a broad range of locations in the United States and Europe. Our elite, personalized travel programs cater to your specific interests and needs so that you spend your time with personally satisfying treasures that will mean the most to you. Our travel advisory services include:

• Itinerary planning for self-guided tours An Art Smart consultant will work with you to develop a detailed itinerary featuring the perfect mix of experiences for your destination. We’ll assemble a portfolio of cultural resources, design a workable schedule, and arrange luxury travel programs that will make your experience insightful, delightful, and stress-free. Thanks to our extensive network of contacts, we can assist you in the selection of a local art expert to guide you in most locales.
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14 Best Study Abroad Programs for Art History Majors

Jacquie is originally from Southern California. She embarked on her first study abroad adventure ...

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Picking a major can go two ways. One way involves automatically knowing what you want to study for the next 4+ years. The other way includes potentially changing your major a couple of times, agonizing over what you want to do with your life, but eventually making a decision. Art history majors are no different.

The best study abroad programs for art history majors let you get up close and personal with your studies.

Because of the passion and thirst for knowledge about culture this major inspires, studying art history abroad is a dream for art majors. Your choice of best study abroad programs for art history majors may depend on your area of focus. For instance, if you are learning about Renaissance art, you can’t go wrong with studying art history abroad in Florence, Italy.

The best study abroad programs for art history majors involve hands-on, in-person learning that allows students to engage with the art while viewing it all firsthand. Living and engaging with the culture and history of a country makes studying art history abroad an unforgettable and worthwhile experience .

What makes these programs the best?

Choosing the best study abroad programs for art history majors focused on several criteria, including but not limited to provider reputation, reviews and ratings, quality of the program, and program inclusions.

First, the provider’s reputation was one of the main criteria for picking the best study abroad programs for art majors. This research was conducted by scanning and reading reviews and ratings by past participants . The reviews and overall reputation of the providers helped determine if the program was legitimate and worthwhile for students seeking to study art history abroad.

You can’t beat studying art history abroad to take your major out of textbooks.

Next, the overall value of specific programs offered was also a consideration. Even if the provider has an excellent reputation, that does not necessarily mean all of their programs have quality standards.

Finally, program inclusions such as excursions and hands-on learning experiences were considered. In addition, housing opportunities like homestays, apartments, and hotels were considered when determining the best study abroad programs for art history majors.

14 best study abroad programs for art history majors

1. IES Abroad Dublin DE - Trinity College Dublin

• Why? Take your art history lessons way back to the Middle Ages and study in Dublin. This program enrolls students at an Irish university , which allows you to fully immerse yourself in the Irish academic culture. IES Abroad will be supporting you before and throughout your stay on the Emerald Isle. Feeling lucky? Apply to study art history in Dublin, Ireland today.
• Where? Ireland
• Read IES Abroad reviews

2. CIEE Liberal Arts in Seville, Spain

• Why? Studying abroad on a liberal arts-focused program is perfect for art history majors. This CIEE program allows students the chance to take a variety of courses, not just art history specifically. For example, you can improve your Spanish language skills by interacting with locals at the Universidad de Sevilla and Universidad Pablo de Olavide.
• Where? Spain
• Read CIEE reviews

3. Arcos Learning Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico

• Why? Head south of the border to learn about colonial architecture and indigenous cultures while studying art history abroad. Oaxaca is known for its arts and food culture , making it one of the best study abroad programs for art history majors. See archeological sites up close and earn credits while living in Mexico!
• Where? Mexico
• Read Arcos Learning Abroad reviews

4. Study Abroad in Rome at John Cabot University

• Why? There’s no place like Rome. Studying art history at John Cabot University will give you the opportunity to see classic art pieces firsthand. This program gives students the chance to meet new people with similar interests while overseas. John Cabot University offers clubs, community service opportunities, and cultural activities to push students outside of their comfort zones.
• Where? Italy
• Read John Cabot University reviews

5. TEAN - Australia - University of New South Wales, Sydney

• Why? Interested in the land down under for your study abroad adventure? This program holds classes at the University of New South Wales, which is in the top 50 universities in the world—and just minutes away from the beach. This program is great for art history majors who want to experience living in a new culture while learning about art and history.
• Where? Australia
• Read The Education Abroad Network reviews

6. SAI Study Abroad at Florence University of Arts

• Why? Where better to study art history than the birthplace of the Renaissance? Florence, Italy is the perfect place to study art and culture. You can take an internship on this program and view the classic art collections obtained by the Medici family in your spare time! Excursions included in the program could include a walk up to the Piazzale Michelangelo, a cooking workshop, and a trip to Milan!
• Read SAI Programs reviews

7. Semester at Sea: Global Study Abroad on a Floating Campus

• Why? Too indecisive to pick one country where you want to study abroad? Why not consider a semester at sea ! This program lets you set sail for the semester while earning college credits from Colorado State University. Countries that this program goes to include: Japan, Morocco, Ghana, South Africa, India, South Korea, Germany, China, Vietnam, Brazil, and more.
• Where? Multiple countries
• Read Semester at Sea reviews

8. Argentina: Memory and Social Activism Through the Arts

• Why? This program is extremely unique because of its focus on social activism through the lens of art. Topics you can study include Argentina’s artwork, art movements, and artists. Learn about how Argentinian artists used new technologies to send messages to spark conversations about global problems. This is definitely one of the best study abroad programs for art majors.
• Where? Argentina
• Read SIT Study Abroad reviews

9. Study Abroad in Greece with CYA

• Why? College Year in Athens allows you to study abroad for one academic year or one semester . While this program is not designed for art history majors, there are still opportunities to observe and study archeological sites and ancient art history. During this program, students can learn about the history of Greece and its impact on modern society.
• Where? Greece
• Read College Year in Athens reviews

10. AIFS Study Abroad in Barcelona, UAB

• Why? Study art history at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona while immersing yourself in the local community. This program gives back by offering volunteer programs to their students. The best part about this program is that social and cultural activities, field trips, and excursions are designed to help you learn about Barcelona.
• Read American Institute for Foreign Study reviews

11. IFSA: University of Edinburgh Partnership

• Why? Escape to a location with ancient historical sites and a fascinating history on this IFSA program in Edinburgh, Scotland. The University of Edinburgh is where you will be studying and learning about how this gorgeous city came to be where it is today. This program especially appeals to art history majors because the largest arts festival in the world , Edinburgh Festival Fringe, takes place in this city.
• Where? Scotland
• Read IFSA, Institute for Study Abroad reviews

12. American University of Beirut

• Why? The American University of Beirut allows art majors to choose from multiple courses in the liberal arts. You can easily knock off general education courses while living abroad in Lebanon and learning at an American institution. Course subjects available to take include: Arts and Sciences, Business, Architecture, Public Health, Engineering, and more.
• Where? Lebanon
• Read American University of Beirut reviews

13. LdM Florence: Study Abroad

• Why? Study art history in the city where Michelangelo lived and practiced his artistic talents during the Renaissance. This program’s location, Florence, is home to one of the largest international schools in Italy. There are large art studios, a cafeteria, a courtyard, and a library all nearby the famous Duomo Cathedral.
• Read Lorenzo de’ Medici reviews

14. Barcelona SAE: International Business and Humanities Semester at UAB

• Why? Barcelona’s historical art pieces and locations are unmatched anywhere else in the world. With the Barcelona SAE program, you will get to stay at a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Hospital Sant Pau Campus. On top of this, you will live minutes away from Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia where you can gaze in amazement at this beautiful work of unfinished art.
• Read Barcelona SAE reviews

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Studying art history abroad is a great move for your academic career.

You’ll step right into history when you study art history abroad.

You can experience art and its history on a different level when you visit the cities and towns where the art was created. Even visiting the location where the art has ended up may offer a fascinating story to explore. This is why studying art history abroad is highly recommended for art history majors .

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This annual scholarship opportunity provides financial support (full tuition and room-and-board) to selected students pursuing a BA or BFA in Studio Art in order to participate in a 2-week summer workshop at  Ox-Bow School of Art  in Saugatuck, Michigan. These special-topic workshops usually offer training in fields beyond those offered in the department and may range from glass blowing to speculative weaving to experimental book arts.

Professional Development Travel Fund

Fine Arts Career Services (FACS) offers the  Professional Development Travel Fund (PDTF) , which provides qualifying students with a $500 award to aid in funding travel for professional development opportunities in the arts. The fund is open to undergraduate and graduate students whose majors are in the College of Fine Arts.

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Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of cities abroad. Explore museums and galleries in Paris. Experience spectacular art in Florence. Engage street art in London. And more.

Understanding a culture beyond its stereotypes paves the way for a more nuanced and thoughtful perspective, one that enriches your study of visual culture and creation of art.

The School of Art & Art History and the University of South Florida offer study abroad programs that add breadth and depth to the curriculum. We encourage students to broaden their horizons and position themselves as globally oriented artists and scholars working in today and tomorrow’s creative fields.

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Art & art history summer program in paris.

USF's longest-running study abroad program takes students for a month to Paris, France, where they can experience art by exploring museums, galleries, architecture, streets, parks and culture. A week-long excursion to either London, England or Venice, Italy is available each summer in addition to the month in Paris.

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USF in London

Join USF students and faculty this summer for a four- week experience in the heart of London all while earning USF direct credit towards your degree program. This program is organized through USF Education Abroad.

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USF in Florence

Spend a full semester or a summer term at the Florence University of the Arts (FUA) in one of the world's most noted cities for the arts and architecture. This program is organized through USF Education Abroad.

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USF in Exeter Summer School at the University of Exeter, England

Art & Art History students can enroll in the International Summer School at the University of Exeter, studying one of our accredited pathways, while earning USF college credit for courses in arts and humanities subjects. This program is organized through USF Education Abroad.

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EWHA Womans University in Seoul, South Korea

Situated in Seoul, South Korea, EWHA Womans University’s Exchange Program, and and International Co-Ed Summer College offer a stunning campus and plenty of cultural opportunities. Learn about Korean Ceramics and Korean Traditional Painting. Courses are taught in English. Male and female students welcome.

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Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, United Kingdom

Earn USF college credit while studying at a leading modern university in Oxford, United Kingdom. Semester exchange programs allow students the opportunity to earn USF college credit from a diverse set of subjects abroad, while still paying an equivalent to USF cost. Students are enrolled abroad and take classes, live, and and socialize with local and other international students, gaining a truly enriching experience and in-depth cultural immersion for one to two semesters

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Students in the School of Art & Art History can also participate in field trips each semester to New York City and every December to the acclaimed Art Basel at Miami Beach . With our experienced faculty, these extended visits will shape your understanding of the larger, contemporary art world as a means to enhance your studio practice and to prepare you for your professional life after graduation.

The field trips strengthen the bonds between you and your classmates and tap into USF’s vast network of alumni, artists, gallery owners, critics and scholars around the world.

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