Arts

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.
http://www.arrangementsabroad.com/

AegeanScapes
Painting, Raku pottery, icon painting and creative intuition. Weeklong courses in the Greek islands for all levels and media. Tuition, accommodation.
http://www.aegeanscapes.com/

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.
http://centerforcreativerenewal.com/

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.
http://www.sonic.net/~japanart/

Antiquetours 4 You
Arranges tours to Sweden for dealers, designers and major collectors.
http://www.antiquetours4u.com/

Aroma Tours
Journeys that explore the world of aromatherapy. Destinations include Drome, Provence and Dordogne in southern France, Turkey, tropical Bali and Australia.
http://www.aroma-tours.com

Art Adventures International
Providing art tours, architecture travel, adventure artists for history tours to France, Italy, Spain and England.
http://www.artadventures.net/

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.
http://www.artexcursions.com

Art History Alive
Week-long travel opportunities for in-depth studies and art appreciation. Details about the tours, rates, tour organization, and contact information.
http://www.arthistoryalive.com/

Art in Argentina with Benim Viajes
Excursions to art galleries and auctions in Buenos Aires. [In English, part of a bilingual site]
http://www.benimviajes.com.ar/eng/arte/arteindex.htm

Art Museums and Restaurants in Amsterdam
Jake Biddington tours fine art museums and restaurants in Amsterdam.
http://www.biddingtons.com/content/bentleyamsterdam.html

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.
http://www.artraveljournals.com/

Art Study Tours
Study tours and gallery visits in the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Flanders and New York, accompanied by a tutor. Suitable for all levels of knowledge.
http://www.artstudytours.com/

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.
http://www.uet.com/

Artcourses Directory
Directory of arts and crafts classes, workshops and painting holidays in Britain and Europe. Find a course and provides contact details.
http://www.artcourses.co.uk/

ArtExpress
A newsletter for the discriminating art lover focusing on art shows, travel, dining and hotels.
http://www.artexpresstravel.com

Artful Travelers
Creates and produces art, culture, entertainment and travel experiences. Based in Washington, United States.
http://artfultravelers.com

Artists Afoot
Art with some tours including geology and archaeology. Worldwide locations, specializing in the United Kingdom, Turkey and Morocco. Based in the United Kingdom.
http://www.j.eyers.btinternet.co.uk/

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.
http://www.carewtravel.com/

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.
http://www.concertorganisers.com/

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.
http://www.creativetourism.co.nz/

Da Vinci Code Tours
This escorted group tour follows in the footsteps of the book of the same name. The 10 day itinerary begins in Milan, then continues on to Paris, Edinburgh and London.
http://davincicodetours.co.nz/

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.
http://www.denysjames.com

Doorway to Design, Ltd.
Provides customized tours of New York City, covering art, theater, shopping, interior design, architecture, and antiques. Includes photos and descriptions. New York, United States.
http://www.doorwaytodesign.com/

Encore Tours
Creates a customized performance tour for a choir, band, dance troupe or orchestra.
http://www.encoretours.com/

Ensemble Tours
Organizes tours for performing arts groups, both music and drama. Lists of current, previous and sample tours. Based in Scotland, United Kingdom.
http://www.ensembletours.co.uk/

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.
http://www.goingplacestours.net/

Holiday Art Tour
Outdoor painting, clay modeling, puppet making for beginners and advanced artists. Based in India.
http://www.art-holiday.com/

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.
http://www.horizons-art.com/

Indian Romance
Provides painting and textile group tours to India and Kenya. Company located in the United Kingdom.
http://www.indianromance.co.uk/

Landscapes Travel
Tour operator and private guide services covering South West England. General history and cultural tours, special interests such as archaeology and prehistory.
http://www.landscapestravel.co.uk/

London Arts Discovery
Creates itineraries for supporters of theatre organisations. Cultural tours to major cities in the UK and Europe.
http://www.ladt.co.uk/

Martin Randall Travel
Cultural tours for small groups with expert lecturers themed on art, architecture, archaeology, gastronomy, history and music.
http://www.martinrandall.com/

M&M Art Travel Ltd.
Tours with lectures on Russian art, music and history. Visit museums, private galleries and buy art. Special trips for ballet and art students together with master classes and summer schools.
http://www.mmarttravel.com/

Mosaic Art Tours
Interactive travel with a focus on nurturing creative capacity. Itineraries have a focus on mosaic art, and also provide a hands on workshop component. Participants have the opportunity to do the art, and to see the art. Based in Australia.
http://www.mosaicartours.com.au/

Mythic Travels
Offering international and domestic destinations and workshops specializing in photography instruction.
http://www.mythictravels.com

Painting Activities
Week-long tutor led painting holidays in off-the-beaten track locations in France, Tuscany and Andalucia. All abilities welcomed, as well as non-painting partners.
http://www.paintingactivities.co.uk/

Painting Holiday Directory
A searchable list of painting courses and art holidays in Great Britain, Europe, Africa, Asia and America. Full access to all features requires the printed book.
http://www.paintingholidaydirectory.com/

Painting Holidays in Dubrovnik
Provides tours of the area, together with instruction in painting and paper making. Accommodation and board, based in Croatia.
http://www.artsholidays.com/

Painting in Umbria
Offers week-long painting holidays including teaching, board and meals, with excursions to sites of Renaissance art.
http://www.paintinginitaly.com/

Puppentour
Tours of doll and toy museums and factories in France, Switzerland and Germany. For small groups of collectors, hobbyists, researchers, and conservators.
http://www.puppentour.com/

Quilting Around Tours
Trips to exciting and new places with quilting workshops during travels. Itineraries, group information, and quilt tour details.
http://quiltingaroundtours.20m.com

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.
http://www.saberdesigns.cc/Japan.html

Special Educational Tour Programs to Europe
University Educational Travel offers professor led small group itineraries to Europe and the Middle East.
http://www.uet.com/europe.html

Specialtours
International art tours arranged exclusively for museum groups and other cultural societies. Based in London, United Kingdom.
http://www.specialtours.co.uk/

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.
http://www.wool-n-boat.co.uk/

Time Out at the Paris American Academy
A two week intensive study tour for Australian art, fashion, design and drama teachers interested in European art, design and culture. Scheduled for January 200
http://www.ianmcarthur.net/time_out/about_timeout.html

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.
http://home.mindspring.com/~taia1

Travel Plans International
Group and individual custom designed tours in arts, history and archaeology. Also plans ecology, culture and anthropology trips.
http://travelplansintl.com/

Traveler's Mind
Features tours where Martha Gies teaches a writing workshop in Veracruz and Tlacotalpan, Mexico.
http://www.veracruzworkshops.com/

Uncommon Journeys, LLC
Tours customized to provide cultural insight with a strong emphasis on exotic travel photography. Locations include Burma, Ethiopia, Bolivia and Guatemala.
http://www.uncommonjourneys.biz/

Wandering Scholars
Travel and learn with historians and art historians at Balliol College, Oxford, and Herstmonceux Castle, Sussex.
http://www.wanderingscholars.com

Washington Art Associates
Specializing in educational travel programs for museums and non profit organizations, membership programs. Working in: Washington DC, VA, MD, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Delaware, and NYC.
http://www.waatours.com