Art, Design & Architecture Research Programs

Immersive Field Scholarship in Europe’s Cultural Capitals

From History to Contemporary Practice. This program transcends traditional touring by immersing students in the very locations where art history was, and is being, made. Spanning global cultural hubs like Paris, Florence, London, and Venice (including the prestigious Venice Art and Architecture Biennale), students engage in rigorous on-site research that bridges the gap between historical masterpieces and today’s cutting-edge innovations.

Program Highlights:

  • Comparative Field Analysis: Students conduct critical research connecting pivotal historical movements—such as the Renaissance or Impressionism—with contemporary practices in art, design, and architecture.

  • Major-Specific Inquiry: The curriculum is tailored to each student’s intended field of study. Whether focusing on Fine Art, Fashion, Architecture, or Product Design, students build an independent research project that mirrors college-level thesis work.

  • Expert-Led Immersion: Research is supported by specialized lectures, exclusive museum visits, and architectural site analyses, moving beyond observation to deep critical understanding.

Publication & Academic Credential:

The culmination of this journey is a comprehensive research paper and visual portfolio published by Oogie Art Press. This publication serves as a tangible, high-level academic credential, distinguishing students in college supplements and future graduate school applications.

Field Research & Global Impact:
From the Studio to the World

2026
Paris Research Program

Paris Sites in Art, Society, Tech and Change
June 29 - July 8
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2018
Venice Biennale of Architecture Research
in Venice, Italy
August 11th - 14th
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2010
London Design and Contemporary Art Research
in London,Wiltshire and Bath in UK
August 1st - 8th
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2008
Art History & Site Research Program
in Paris, Auvers-sur-Oise, Giverny, France
July 19th - 25th
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2013
Art & Technology Research
in San Francisco and Silicon Valley

August 4th - 11th
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2011
Art in America: Art Museum Research
in Tampa, Chicago, Pittsburg, Boston..8 cities

August 8th - 17th
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2023
Art and Architecture Research
in Florence & Venice Biennale of Architecture

July16th - 30th
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2009
Art and Architecture Research
in Barcelona & Figureres, Spain, Venice Biennale

August 8th - 16th
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2007
Art Research: Renaissance to Contemporary

in Rome, Florence, Venice Biennale, Italy
July 22nd - 29th
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