Sunday, April 21, 2019

Art-oriented travel adventures

I've heard good things about Road Scholar, the non-profit travel company formerly known as Elderhostel. They list twenty travel itineraries oriented to art and art museums. You can read about these offerings here.

The company has a reputation for "educational travel", though we all know that any travel is educational if you have the right attitude. Many of their clients are retired teachers.

The art trips range from 4 to 17 days, and some include travel by river boat or ocean liner. A range of activity levels offers something for everyone, including intergenerational groups and solo travellers.

Here is a sampling of their art-oriented itineraries:





In the Footsteps of the Masters: Impressionism Along the Seine

Dive deep into European Impressionism, gaining a comprehensive knowledge of Monet and van Gogh as you discover their inspirations and homes alongside scholarly experts

Frank Lloyd Wright, Roycroft, and the Arts & Crafts Movement

Meet traditional artisans, attend crafts demonstrations and explore authentic Roycroft homes as you join experts to learn the story of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Western New York.

A Barnes Foundation Exclusive: Modern and Impressionist Studies

Get to know the Barnes Foundation, where you’ll attend Road Scholar exclusive classes, learn about aesthetic principles and explore the works of Impressionist and Modernist masters.

Hands-on Glass in Chihuly's Seattle Studio

Discover the art of glass-blowing alongside experts as you learn about the works of Dale Chihuly, visit artists’ studios and the Museum of Glass and create your own glass masterpiece

Spanish Art: From the Golden Age to Gaudi and Beyond

Revel in traditions of art as you enjoy lectures on the Spanish Masters and Gaudi, visit iconic museums and set out on expert-led walks to the cathedrals and monuments of Spain today.

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