Applications are now closed

This Exploration Seminar is no longer accepting applications. Offers of acceptance have gone out and there is a substantial waiting list.

What to do? There are still a number of Exploration Seminars with open rosters — check out some of the great opportunities to study in other fabulous places around the globe. Please note: we fully expect to offer another Exploration Seminar — similar to Tuscany: A Creative Journey —- next summer. Check us out again next year.

Best of luck in your travel future!

Update on Admissions Process

We will be reviewing applications received to date this week and will be offering our next round of acceptances the week of February 11th. If you are considering this opportunity and haven’t yet applied, don’t wait a moment longer!

http://depts.washington.edu/explore/programs/2008/italydxarts.htm.

Speaking of money, what is the real deal?

As you know, the program fee for any Exploration Seminar does not include a number of expenses. How do you calculate the real costs?

Here is a general budget:

Program fee: $2,995
IPE Administrative fee: $200
Airfare: $1,200+
Insurance: $200
Books/Course Materials/Art Supplies: $100+
Food (most meals are not covered by the program): $600 - $800
Personal Spending Money: variable (independent travel, entrance fees not included within the program, gifts, etc.)
Communication (internet/cell phone): $100

Information Sessions to learn more!

We will be holding three information sessions this week — meet the directors, find out more about Tuscany: A Creative Journey and, most importantly, ask questions!

Wednesday, January 23 | 5:30 p.m. | ART 211

Thursday, January 24 | Noon | ART 211

Thursday, January 24 | 2:30 p.m. | ART 212

Financial Aid and Scholarships for Exploration Seminars

* Existing financial aid can be used to pay for ExpoSem costs, but students do not get extra aid - instead they can adjust their 2008 disbursements to have access to more funds in the fall when their costs increase because of the programs. Students who want to do this must obtain a Budget of Student Expenses from IPE, and submit that to financial aid for a revision of their aid disbursement.
* ExpoSem scholarships are available ONLY to students who are already eligible for financial aid. To be considered for a scholarship, you simply go through the process above to request a financial aid revision. Anyone who does will automatically be considered for a need-based scholarship. Last year $25,000 in scholarships were awarded.
* IPE offers a mix of need and merit-based IPE scholarships, independently of ExpoSems, for UW students studying abroad. http://ipe.washington.edu/forms/IPEScholarship.pdf
* Students are always free and encouraged to pursue other funding opportunities.
* General info on ExpoSem costs:
http://depts.washington.edu/explore/about/costs.htm and financial
aid: http://depts.washington.edu/explore/forstudents/financialaid.htm

No previous art experience needed? Really?

Many of the participants may be like you, very excited about spending a month in Tuscany, looking forward to seeing some amazing art and learning more about the history of the works and the region. They are also excited about the opportunity to spend some time making their own art in response to their experience, learning a few new processes, and having fun with their peers. Many of the group members may not be art students. Some have past experience but most are just eager to learn and looking forward to trying new things. The demonstrations will be designed for folks with little to no experience so please do not feel intimidated about your technical skill level. Everyone will quickly develop a working method that suits their individual needs and abilities and will hopefully make a few things that they will look back on some day as a document of the beautiful summer they spent in Italy.

This is a 5 credit class. Of course, like any class there will be assignments you’ll need to complete, no different than here at the U. And your participation with the group is also a factor in the evaluation process, more on that at our next info sessions. We believe everyone going with us will be there because they want to, will work hard, learn a few new things and do extremely well. Everyone’s work will be unique to them, quite exciting to see develop.

Remember you can only learn what you already don’t know.

Museums in Florence — here’s just a sample

Over four million visitors view the art and architecture of Florence annually — here’s some of the reasons why:

Uffizi Gallery

Accademia Gallery

Palatine Gallery 

Museo degli Argenti

Gallery of Modern Art

Boboli Gardens

Cenacolo di Andrea del Sarto

San Marco Museum

Medici Chapels

Bargello Museum

Archaeological Museum

Museo dell’Opificio delle Pietre Dure

Rolling Admission has begun!

We have received some very great applications and have already begun to make admission decisions!  Is it too late to apply?  Of course not.

You are highly encouraged to submit your application as quickly as possible in order for it receive full consideration.  We will be reviewing applications again in early February to accept additional participants to our program. And, once again, don’t hesitate to contact either of the directors with questions or to attend any of the upcoming information sessions (Learn More: Information Sessions)

Exploration Seminar Fair

Tuesday | January 22 | Balmer Commons | 12:15 - 1:30

Come and discover some of the Exploration Seminars being offered this year.   Tuscany: A Creative Journey as well as other featured seminars offered through the School of Business will be included.

Curt Labitzke: Infinete e Eterno @ Marni Muir Gallery

Professor Labitzke will be exhibiting his work in a solo show at Marni Muir Gallery, 112 S. Washington Street, Seattle.  The show opens on Thursday, February 7th and runs through the end of the month.