Art Study Programs Abroad for the Creative Student

Many art students study in Italy to witness art by masters like Leonardo da Vinci. It's a standard starting point for students interested in a career in art or art education. Although many students contact their college counselor for programs offered for credit through the school they are attending, There are alternatives that can meet the criteria for credits and internship standards. Programs like:

Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA). CEA caters to students interested in studying architecture, foreign languages, history, art, and the humanities in 14 different countries. They offer funding alternatives and scholarships for those who qualify and students have a choice of several European countries.

IIEPassport run by the Institute of International Education, has programs that send students to 50 different cities with scholarships and other funding options available for art students and others interested in an international experience.

If you've always wanted to study in Barcelona, Spain, give Metafora a look! Their Summer Intensive Studio Arts Program welcomes students from around the world in programs that are hands on and structured to teach students to make art with living masters and a chance to carry on the traditions of the old masters.

If you have been waiting for an opportunity to study Digital Photography in Shanghai, Sculpture and Installation in New York City, Interior Design in Florence and Venice, or Art History in Southern France, the School of Visual Arts can point you in the right direction. Their summer residency programs are comprehensive and have been highly recommended for more than 30 years.

For over 35 years Studio Art Centers International has offered five different study abroad programs, scholarships, residency programs and federal funding opportunities for exchange programs for students seeking fully accredited studio art, design, and liberal arts instruction their credits are accepted through most colleges in the U.S. and throughout Europe. Individual colleges often have options for studying abroad so check with your local college or university for options such as internships and even summer employment opportunities at such artistic venues as The Coliseum and the Louvre.