Study Abroad

Study Abroad Opportunities for Visual Art Students

The Department of Visual Art recognizes the importance of cultural exchange as a means to broaden creative horizons throughout the lifetime of the practicing artist. With this in mind, visual art students have opportunities to study abroad in Korea, Japan, Spain, and Morocco while continuing to receive visual art instruction and university credit.

Learn more about Summer 2027 Visual Culture, Art, and Photography in Spain & Morocco

Learn about Studying Abroad next Summer with our faculty-led Visual Art in Spain & Morocco trip! | May 19 - June 6 ART 395/595 | 3 or 6 Credit Hours with Professors Elise Kirk and Maria Velasco
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This study abroad program offers students the opportunity to explore the vibrant culture of Spain and northern Morocco while visiting historic sites, world-class museums, and cultural centers in both countries, as well as PHotoESPAÑA in Madrid. Participants will also engage in specialized workshops with master artisans, studio visits with contemporary artists, and social gatherings with fellow Fine Arts students. Questions: email mvelasco@ku.edu
Info Sessions in Chalmers Hall, Rm 360 or via Zoom.
THU, OCT 29 | 5:20-6PM | Meeting ID: 879 6693 0496 & Passcode: 871946
WED, NOV 11 | 2:20-3PM | Meeting ID: 859 7695 6270 & Passcode: 827426

More Info via Study Abroad

THU, OCT 29 Zoom

WED, NOV 11 Zoom

Testimonies from Summer in Spain & Morocco...

"Creating art with porfessional/master artisans and scholars was incredible. They clearly had a wealth of knowledge, and were able to help us as students get a basic handle on their craft and appreciate the skill it takes to be a master."

Testimonies from Summer in Japan Participants...

"My favorite part of this program were the artist residencies I was able to participate in, such as Awagami Paper Factory and the Mokuhanga Printmaking Artist Residency as well as the special cultural experiences such as the Kabuki Theatre performance, wonderful food, and the temples!" - Der Lee

Students watch a papermaking demonstration in Japan

A student holds a metal stamp from the Morocco portion of their trip

Learning & practicing Japanese calligraphy

Green Olive Arts welcomes KU Visual Art

Green Olive Arts in Tetouan, Morocco welcomed KU students to a leather craft workshop. They were taught by a local artisan how to decorate a leather cover for a small notebook.

Green Olive Arts Website

Study Abroad Opportunites

Seoul, South Korea, Kookmin University

Kookmin University is a private university and was established in 1946. It has a student population of 23,000 students and is the 5th largest university in Seoul. Kookmin University's campus is located in northern Seoul. The campus is within a five minute walk from an array of restaurants, shops, and even the Bukhansan National Park.

Kookmin University

Seoul, South Korea, Hongik University

Hongik University is a private university in central Seoul with a student population of 16,000 undergraduate students. The campus is located in the famous Hong Dae area of Seoul and is near a variety of shops, boutiques, museums and restaurants. Hongik University’s renowned fine arts program is ranked number one in Korea. Visual Art courses offered in Korean are printmaking, oriental painting, painting and sculpture.

Hongik University

Visual Art in Japan

With focus on the art of printmaking and papermaking traditions in Japan, this study abroad program will offer students the opportunity to experience firsthand the traditional and contemporary Japanese art and culture. Students will immerse themselves in the art and craft of papermaking and printmaking through museum and gallery visits, guest lectures, demonstrations, and experiential learning through hands-on papermaking and printmaking workshops in Tokyo and Kyoto regions.

Summer 2026 in Japan

Visual Culture, Art, and Photography in Spain & Morocco

This study abroad program offers students the opportunity to explore the vibrant culture of Al-Andalus in Spain and northern Morocco while visiting historic sites, world-class museums, and cultural centers in both countries. Participants will also engage in specialized workshops with master artisans, studio visits with contemporary artists, and social gatherings with fellow Fine Arts students.

Summer in Spain & Morocco

Visual Art Study Abroad Scholarship Competition 2026

Deadline: MONDAY, FEB 16th at 5PM (CST)
Email visualartadmin@ku.edu with questions or to submit additional materials. Do not forget to fill out the Online Application Form.

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