9 For 11 years, the Greek island painting program has provided artists with a broad range of artistic possibilities as well as a rich and varied introduction to the land, people, and culture of Greece. Based in the village of Olimbos on the island of Karpathos, one of the most idyllic places to paint, existing in a seemingly bygone world of traditional village life. This year's addition of the island of Santorini to the program offers the opportunity to paint what many regard as the most spectacular of the Greek islands. An opportunity to study landscape painting in San Miguel de Allende, one of Mexico's most charming and fascinating towns. A blend of conversational Spanish classes, lectures, and discourse with local scholars and artists as well as guided field trips will complement on-site and studio practice.
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JULY 2-31 This program, now in its 10th year, focuses on interpreting the landscape of Southern Italy through various media, while integrating the rich art and historical heritage of the area into a meaningful Italian experience. An opportunity to study painting, drawing, and journaling in Sorrento, one of Italy's most enchanting Mediterranean towns. Slide lectures, field trips, and other cultural activities will be offered. The program is based in the historic seaport town of St. Andrews, New Brunswick, situated at the end of a peninsula on Passmaquoddy Bay, an arm of the great Bay of Fundy known for its powerful tidal rhythms, more extreme than any place on earth. Wild and exquisite, it is a region that compels and challenges an artist to interact with the dynamics of weather and ever-changing light.