New York City: Art and Culture 

New York City is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, including some of the world's greatest cultural centers. It only makes sense that it would have some of the best art, too. We will spend six days and five nights gaining an intimate understanding of how New Yorkers live in this vibrant, thrilling, and ethnically diverse city. 

The Big Apple is home to some of the world’s finest examples of ancient, old master, Impressionist, modern, and cutting-edge contemporary works of art.  We will experience classic museums like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met). We will explore street art and contemporary galleries. We will also explore the performing arts, from amateur night at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, to the professionals at a Broadway show.

NYC is known as “The Melting Pot” for its diverse population; however, there are several neighborhoods forming smaller ethnic enclaves, like Chinatown and Little Italy, that also contribute to New York City’s identity. We will explore the closeness of these areas and the richness they bring from their history, shops, and authentic cuisine. We will dine around the world without leaving Manhattan.

Take a bite of the Big Apple, and before you know it, you’ll be hooked. We will explore the history of the city by visiting its iconic landmarks, like The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Rockefeller Center, One World Trade Center, Central Park, The Natural History Museum, Times Square, and more. We will have a unique opportunity to view the city from the water by taking an evening boat cruise around Manhattan.   

This is a trip for the person who loves all kinds of art, culture, and food and who is willing to exert a great amount of energy exploring this fantastic city. 

 Educational Goals:

  1. Students will develop knowledge of art history in famous museums, and historic sites. Study different cultures and learn about the History, Architecture, and Cuisine of NYC.

  2. Students will learn how to navigate through the city and how to use only public transportation (subway) to move around the city.

  3. Students will sketch and journal in various locations around the city, including museums and NYC iconic landmarks, to document their observations.

Instructors: Dwight Ovelman and Sarena Hebebrand

Open to: Grades 9-12

Limit: 16 students    

Cost: $3400

Local Day: Friday, March 5 

Depart: Sunday, March 7

Return: Friday, March 12