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Arts

The arts is a field or category of art, such as painting, photography, music, ballet, or literature.

Listings in this category should be specifically oriented to the traveler seeking information and resources on trips and holiday planning catering to the art enthusiast.

Subcategories 10

Related categories 7

Sites 31

Academic Arrangements Abroad

A tour operator offering art, history, and natural history tours in conjunction with sponsoring institutions such as museums, alumni organizations, and other non-profit organizations.

Alaska Center for Creative Renewal

Scheduled programs include painting, sculpture, yoga, music and writing workshops, a labyrinth and a women's retreat. Halibut Cove, Alaska, United States.

The American School of Japanese Arts

Studies in both Japan and California. Traditional Japanese arts, including brushwork, the tea ceremony, comic theater and body movement.

Art Excursions

Provides tours of art and architecture in Chicago and multi-day excursions to U.S. cities led by art historians and university professors.

Art in Argentina with Benim Viajes

Excursions to art galleries and auctions in Buenos Aires. [In English, part of a bilingual site]

Art Museums and Restaurants in Amsterdam

Jake Biddington tours fine art museums and restaurants in Amsterdam.

The Art of Travel with a Sketchbook in Hand

Ten day sketching workshops in France, Spain and Mexico. No art background necessary. Destination and accommodation details.

Art Tours

Guided tour itineraries for Paris, Rome, and Venice tours to art museums, galleries and exhibits. Tours led by University Art professors for educational and informative insights.

Artcourses Directory

Directory of arts and crafts classes, workshops and painting holidays in Britain and Europe. Find a course and provides contact details.

ArtExpress

A newsletter for the discriminating art lover focusing on art shows, travel, dining and hotels.

Artful Travelers

Creates and produces art, culture, entertainment and travel experiences. Based in Washington, United States.

Carew Travel Consultants - One-of-a-Kind Tours

Creates programs for cultural organizations, including museums, garden groups and theater organizations. Contains current itineraries and contact information. Based in Westport, Connecticut, United States.

Concertina

Specialist company which is dedicated to arranging concerts for amateur performing groups world-wide. Site gives an overview of the services and venues which they can offer.

Creative Tourism New Zealand

A variety of hands-on creative workshops that reflect the diverse culture of the country. List of workshops and tutors and a map of the locations.

Discovery Art Travel

Hands-on art/cultural experiences around the globe, featuring ceramic art. Typical destinations - Thailand, Turkey, Italy, Mexico. Guided by Denys James, based in British Columbia, Canada.

Encore Tours

Creates a customized performance tour for a choir, band, dance troupe or orchestra.

Going Places of Pleasantville

Tour operator specializing in customizing arts, choral and performance group tours worldwide. Company is based in Pleasantville, New York, United States.

Horizons To Go - Artistic Travel

Trips are limited to 14 people or less, with individual workshops at a maximum of 5 people. All programs encompass special excursions. Worldwide destinations.

Indian Romance

Provides painting and textile group tours to India and Kenya. Company located in the United Kingdom.

London Arts Discovery

Creates itineraries for supporters of theatre organisations. Cultural tours to major cities in the UK and Europe.

Martin Randall Travel

Cultural tours for small groups with expert lecturers themed on art, architecture, archaeology, gastronomy, history and music.

Painting in Umbria

Offers week-long painting holidays including teaching, board and meals, with excursions to sites of Renaissance art.

Puppentour

Tours of doll and toy museums and factories in France, Switzerland and Germany. For small groups of collectors, hobbyists, researchers, and conservators.

Quilting Around Tours

Trips to exciting and new places with quilting workshops during travels. Itineraries, group information, and quilt tour details.

Saber's Tour to Japan

Advice in setting up sightseeing, shopping and cultural tours to Japan which are of special interest to anyone interested in sewing, quilting, art, gardens and architecture. Based in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Special Educational Tour Programs to Europe

University Educational Travel offers professor led small group itineraries to Europe and the Middle East.

Specialtours

International art tours arranged exclusively for museum groups and other cultural societies. Based in London, United Kingdom.

Textile Workshops in the Caribbean

Activities include the crafts of spinning, dyeing, weaving and felting on the island of Carriacou. Accommodation and tours are provided.

Travel Adventures Into Art

Designs and facilitates tours of art, architecture and ruins for groups and individuals to New Mexico, and Oaxaca, Mexico. Based in Sausalito, California, United States.

Traveler's Mind

Features tours where Martha Gies teaches a writing workshop in Veracruz and Tlacotalpan, Mexico.

Uncommon Journeys, LLC

Tours customized to provide cultural insight with a strong emphasis on exotic travel photography. Locations include Burma, Ethiopia, Bolivia and Guatemala.