Travel Programs

A trip to Niigata, Japan is currently planned for May 19-June 16, 2024.

Intensive Art Travel Programs

Montserrat College of Art offers students and art enthusiasts a range of exciting and engaging immersive programs.

During winter break or over the summer months, our programs take you off the beaten path to unique and culturally rich locations that provide experiences far beyond standard fare. Our classes are small by design, ensuring participants an intimate and engaging travel/study experience. All courses are taught in English

Montserrat is a nationally and regionally accredited institution of higher education. Check with your home institution’s registrar to see if these programs qualify for transfer credits.

Niigata, Japan

Montserrat’s program in Niigata, Japan is a four-week intensive comprised of two courses (two elective studio courses selected from a short list of options), demonstrations and workshops in traditional Japanese art forms, and extensive travel to traditional and popular cultural sites.

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Ballyvaughan, Ireland

This program is based at the Burren College of Art just south of Galway Bay on the western side of the country. Students can earn six credits in classes that focus on traditional storytelling and narrative art. In addition to coursework, students will enjoy visits from local folklorists and musicians, and have excursions to Galway and the Aran islands.

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Mallorca, Spain

Do you like to make art on location, travel and explore new lands? This adventure gives the artist exciting opportunities to work on location and offers unique environments in which to photograph, draw, sketch, document, collage, video or journal in the rich multifaceted landscapes and geographies of Mallorca, Spain.

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