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Our travel workshops are designed by artists for artists.  They enable the working artist or art appreciator to get out of the studio and out into the world, to see and experience some of the most beautiful and intriguing locations in our environs.  Past destinations  have included Ethiopia, the Bahamas, Provence, Paris, Edinburgh, Barcelona, and London, as well as shorter trips to local destinations like Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and Solomons Island, Maryland.

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• October 20, 2015

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• September 18, 2015

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Our Art Vacations

Jeannette and Suzy set a new high standard of travel. I joined an ArtWalk Greece with 3 girlfriends. We left Greece with a whole new appreciation of seeing the world by traveling “at the speed of you.” They are fabulous tour leaders. They have a depth of knowledge of the local towns and sites that I have never before experienced. We always felt so well taken care of. We did a lot of walking and art-making. I am looking forward to another Blue Walk in the future!

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Travel Journal Art Vacations

Create an experience to remember.

You’ve daydreamed of this: a vacation with time each day to simply create. The destinations are beautiful. The accommodations are welcoming. All the details are taken care of. In the company of like-minded travelers you savor the wonder of the present moment. And you capture it all through your art.

Create as You Travel

Our Art Walk art vacations are the perfect tours for artists of all levels. Talented and engaging teaching artists offer daily classes inspired by stunning locations. Equal parts journey and learning, our art vacations are based on a travel journal format. Art classes are mostly on site. Some programs have “studio” time at our hotels. Space is almost always limited, so you will learn to work with what is available, being able to create wherever and however you may find yourself. Sketchbook, watercolor, collage, and multimedia workshops are all represented in our schedule.

Everyone is Welcome

Join us. Solo travelers love the easy camaraderie our tours provide. First time European travelers and budding artists love the safe, supportive, and welcoming atmosphere. The main requirements are a desire for adventure and gratitude for the opportunity to pursue it. 

Travel at the speed of you.

Stretch your legs and expand your experience.

Find a community. Receive and share inspiration.

Return home renewed, accomplished, and feeling better than ever.

Keeping an illustrated travel journal enhances your trip and opens your mind. Everything around me is fresh and beautiful because I’m drawing it, seeing it truly for the first time.    

Once you return from your trip, your mind remains full of wonder. A quick flip through your journal’s pages keeps those memories alive.  

Danny Gregory

The Art of Keeping a Travel Sketchbook

Explore Our Art Workshops & Retreats

Sketchbook Travel Journal Vacation in Greece with Koosje Koene

Sep 24-Oct 6, 2024 join Koosje Koene’s island-hopping sketchbook journal vacation in Greece.

Art Journal Workshop in Paris, France with Betsy Beier

Sep 16-23, 2024 join Betsy Beier’s art journal workshop in Paris, France. Fill your sketchbook as we walk the neighborhoods of Paris!

Watercolor Sketchbook Art Workshop in Italy

Ohn Mar Win teaches a 7-night watercolor sketchbook art workshop in Italy. We will tour the Italian Riviera and stunning Lake Como. Join us October 2024.

Art and Creativity Workshop in Italy

Join Jill Badonsky for an art and creativity workshop on the Italian Riviera in October 2024. Write, paint, and sketch for an inspired week.

Art workshop in Venice, Padua, and Parma, Italy

Oct 21-27, 2024 Anne Leuck teaches her art workshop in Venice, Padua and Parma, Italy. See Venice like a local! Taste the best of Parma!

Watercolor Workshop in Greece with Angela Fehr

April 22 – May 4, 2025

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Portugal with Tammy Gilley

March 30-April 5, 2025

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Portugal with Mary Beth Shaw

April 6-12, 2025

Art Workshop Vacation in Paris, France with Tammy Gilley

April 12-19 , 2025

Watercolor Workshop in Italy with Angela Fehr

May 5-11, 2025

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Italy with Tiffany Goff-Smith

May 11-18, 2025

Collage Travel Journal Workshop in Greece with Karen Stamper

May 20-June 1, 2025

Sketchbook Art Workshop in Portugal with Anne Leuck

June 9-15, 2025

Watercolor Journal Workshop in Spain with Ohn Mar Win

June 30 – July 6, 2025

Travel Journal Art Workshop in Spain with Julie Snidle

Sep 8-14, 2025

Sketchbook Art Workshop in Spain with Koosje Koene

Sep 14-20, 2025

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Sicily, Italy with Mary Beth Shaw

Oct 19-Nov 1, 2025 (Coming Soon)

Art Workshop in Spain: Barcelona and Costa Brava

Join artist Mary Beth Shaw for a mixed media art workshop in Spain September 2024. Get inspired and renewed in Barcelona and Costa Brava.

Mixed Media Art Workshop Vacation in Nice, France

Join Tammy Gilley for a mixed media art workshop in Nice, France June 2-8, 2024. Follow in the footsteps of the Matisse, Monet, and Van Gogh.

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Switzerland

Join Mary Beth Shaw on her mixed media art workshop in Switzerland June 2024.

Art Vacations Schedule

This is a list of our public art vacations. The Blue Walk offers private and custom small group tours in addition to our advertised tours. 

There is a separate Blue Walk schedule for our walking vacations. 

2024 Art Vacation Workshops

• May 14-26: Watercolor with Angela Fehr in Greece (12 nights) from $4595 SOLD OUT (waiting list available)
• Jun 2-8: Mixed media with Tammy Gilley on the French Riviera (6 nights) from $3495 SOLD OUT (waiting list available)
• Jun 9-16: Mixed media with Mary Beth Shaw in Switzerland (7 nights) from $4845  (1 space available)
• September 7-14: Mixed media with Mary Beth Shaw in Spain (7 nights) from $3695 SOLD OUT (waiting list available)
• September 16-23: Sketchbook journal with Betsy Beier in Paris, France (7 nights) from $4295
• September 24-October 6: Sketchbook journal with Koosje Koene in Greece (12 nights) SOLD OUT (waiting list available)
• October 7-14: Sketchbook journal with Ohn Mar Win on the Italian Riviera and Lake Como (7 nights) from $3795 SOLD OUT (waiting list available)
• October 14-20: Art and Creativity workshop with Jill Badonsky on the Italian Riviera (6 nights) from $3595 SOLD OUT (waiting list available)
• October 21-27: Sketchbook journal with Anne Leuck in Venice and Parma, Italy (6 nights) from ($3745)

2025 Art Vacation Workshops

• March 30-April 5: Mixed Media Workshop Vacation in Portugal with Tammy Gilley (6 nights) from $3495
• April 6-12: Mixed Media Art Workshop in Portugal with Mary Beth Shaw (6 nights) from $3395
• April 12-19: Art Workshop Vacation in Paris, France with Tammy Gilley (7 nights) from $3995
• April 22 - May 4: Watercolor workshop with Angela Fehr in Greece (12 nights) from $4745
• May 5-11: Watercolor workshop in Italy with Angela Fehr (6 nights) from $3445
• May 11-18: Mixed media art workshop in Italy with Tiffany Goff-Smith (7 nights) from $3795
• May 20 - June 1: Collage Travel Journal Workshop in Greece with Karen Stamper (12 nights) from $4745
• June 9 - 15: S ketchbook Workshop in Portugal with Anne Leuck (6 nights) from $3495
• June 30 - July 6: Watercolor journal workshop in Spain with Ohn Mar Win (6 nights) from $3595
• September 8-14: Travel Journal Art Workshop in Spain with Julie Snidle (6 nights) from $3445 
• September 14-20: sketchbook workshop in Spain with Koosje Koene (6 nights) from $3445
• Oct 21 - Nov 1: Mixed Media Art Workshop in Sicily, Italy with Mary Beth Shaw (11 nights) Details coming soon. Join interest list.

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Kristy Kutch Colored Pencil Workshops

Kristy Kutch has been creating colored pencil art for almost thirty years and has been teaching colored pencil workshops since 1991. A teacher with a life license, she applies many basic learning principles to her workshops, enthusiastically meeting each student at the appropriate level. Beginners are always welcome, but even advanced artists benefit from Kristy's instruction. Offering demonstrations of techniques and the characteristics of different types of colored pencils, papers, and other related materials, Kristy covers a wide range of possibilities. Kristy is the author of Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil and The New Colored Pencil . She is also the feature artist in the Artist Palette Productions DVD "Colored Pencil Landscapes: Beyond The Basics". Kristy's workshops are held nationwide; each is an enjoyable, supportive, memorable experience in a beautiful location. Visit www.artshow.com/kutch/ or contact Kristy at [email protected] or 219-874-4688.

Richard Sneary, AWS, NWS - Watercolor Workshop: June 13-15, 2024

Enjoy three days of painting in the Green Mountains of Vermont with nationally recognized artist and experienced workshop presenter, Richard Sneary, AWS, NWS. Sneary's paintings are recognized for their depiction of light through the use of value and color and always illustrate a sense of place, its character and the story being told. This will be a plein air and studio workshop. Experience with the medium of watercolor is expected. Presented by Valley Artists Guild, Warren, VT. Class size is limited. Cost: $325. Registration at 802-583-2224 or contact [email protected] .

Handmade in Oaxaca, Art + Culture Workshop: watercolor, mixed media/collage, natural pigments, masks (September 27 - October 6, 2024)

This workshop focuses on the handmade - work you make, and beautiful art and handicrafts made in Oaxaca. In the art class, we'll start with watercolor, adding natural pigments sourced in Oaxaca to our palette. We'll create visual texture and imagery with mixed media and collage, using paper scraps, old magazines, maps & newspaper, bits and pieces of ephemera. We'll paint our own little wooden mask, with instruction from a master mask maker. Includes field trips to a Sunday market, studio visits with an accomplished Oaxacan painter/printmaker, a papermaking studio, a master painter & mask maker, an art center housed in a renovated textile factory, and a guided street art walk- all mixed in with art instruction and creative play time.

Roisin O'Farrell Artist's Retreats

Inspirational Retreats to Bring You To Life. Carefully crafted to balance our days with blocks of time for painting indoors and out, leisurely dining, music and poetry, excursions and free time to chill or swim. These retreats offer you a nurturing blend of painting without expectation, breathing life into your creativity and allowing yourself to be looked after, for a change. Three spectacular locations worldwide. Small intimate groups. It's not hard to imagine finding inspiration from the wild Atlantic coastline of idyllic Ireland, or immersing yourself in the ancient light of Malta, or gazing out at the vast, rolling Catskill Mountains in the US.

Expressive Loose Watercolors: Flowers to Figures - April 28 to May 2, 2024

Join award-winning artist Janet Rogers at the picturesque Connecticut River Valley Inn in historic Glastonbury, CT. Experience hands-on instruction, inspiration, and camaraderie in a dynamic workshop. Beginning with fresh flowers as inspiration, progress to capturing the head and figure. Through engaging drawing and painting exercises, develop a loose, natural approach for more spontaneous and expressive paintings. Learn to depict translucent flesh tones and capture the gesture of the person, including painting children. All levels welcome! Explore more about this workshop and our beautiful property and register now by clicking the link below. Limited spots available!

Día de Muertos Oaxaca Art + Culture Workshop: watercolor, group altar, sand tapestry (October 26 - November 4, 2024)

Experience a hands-on deep dive into the authentic traditions of Day of the Dead. Visit a local mercado to find altar decorations and offerings. Then spend your days painting imagery and symbolic representations of loved ones to honor their memories, assemble a beautiful group altar (with photos of your dearly departed), and construct and decorate a traditional sand tapestry. Visit two cemeteries where Oaxaqueños lovingly adorn the graves of their ancestors and bring offerings to share with their spirits. Participate in a comparsa - the traditional Muertos parade. Field trips include artisan studio visits: tapetes (woven wool rugs) alebrijes (carved wooden objects) and a women's red clay collective (who will invite us to see their own gorgeous Muertos altar).

artbreak TM Arts Immersion Vacations in Prague and Florence

Named in 2008 by National Geographic as one of the world's 'Best Girlfriends Getaways'! The secret is out: artbreak TM is a one-of-a-kind learning vacation and totally new way to experience two great European capitals - via their artistic hearts. artbreak TM puts you in intimate contact with vibrant artistic communities, morning to night, for six creativity-filled days. Your mornings: three hours in an atelier, honing your skills at painting, collage and ceramics. Afterwards you'll browse private galleries and major museums, then fit in some wine tasting and dinner before heading out to savor the absolute best of opera, symphony, ballet, and jazz. artbreak TM is a chance to inspire your artistic self and an exquisitely choreographed cultural adventure. Visit www.artbreak.org to learn more.

Plein Air Workshop series in Southern Vermont at The Wilmington Inn

The Wilmington Inn in historic Wilmington is the base for a painting retreat in Vermont's Green Mountains. Surrounded by lakes, mountains, and forests, the area's mid-summer landscape is lush and colorful. As artists, you will be taking the time to observe and record where we are and what we see. Your time there will be richer than that of most tourists who simply pass through. We will celebrate the Vermont landscape through an artist's eye, our drawings and paintings becoming visual records of our experience. This workshop is an opportunity for you to experience the plein air painting process. Working outdoors on-site allows us to immerse ourselves in the land with all our senses - looking, listening, and smelling the unique character of the location.

"Art on the Water" Plein Air River Trip: August 24 - September 1, 2024

Special Interest 9 day Plein Air Painting/Sketching Workshop in Grand Canyon National Park (Grand Canyon, Arizona). Painting White Water, Side Canyons and Botany, Managing artwork in the wilderness, Setting up quick compositions,Talks on Art History in Grand Canyon. Take a river trip of a lifetime and get a chance to sit on the Colorado River and paint!   Instructor: Ani Eastwood with Grand Canyon Expeditions Sponsor: Grand Canyon Expeditions Company Website , 1-800-544-2691

Art adventure in Ireland with celebrated Irish Artist Hugh O'Neill (August 18-24, 2024)

All your art materials and easel are supplied free at the painting locations as part of the price so you can relax and have fun as you learn and tour. We are celebrating 26 years of total success, positive testimonials and 100 percent customer satisfaction. If you are thinking of traveling all the way from USA to Europe for an art workshop holiday, you will definitely want to be with the magically talented and experienced Hugh O'Neill. Enjoy daily Individualized instruction with informative painting demonstrations You will visit and experience castles, beaches by the Irish Sea, St Patrick's first church, art theory lectures, touring beautiful coastal areas of County Down in Ireland.

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With some liquid courage (hello wine!) in one hand and a paintbrush in the other you’ll whip your own Prague masterpiece on canvas. Never painted canvas before? No stress. This class will teach you how.

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This art tour will throw you into the lesser-known art world of Beijing. Wander through this gallery space set in a decommissioned military factory where you’ll meet artists in their studios and explore changing exhibitions.

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On-Location Classes

Check out the schedule for laure’s classes, take a trip and never leave home.

Welcome to ImaginaryTrips.com  and to Painted Travels ! You will find online “trips” to fabulously exotic locations where you learn to focus in on the essence of a location quickly and how to capture it on the page of your sketchbook as well as opportunities to actually visit some of these phenomenal locales to sketch and paint on location.  You can improve your sketching and page design skills via sketching and watercolor without ever leaving the comfort of your home or by going on an adventure with like-minded travelers!

With ImaginaryTrips.com, you’ll learn about the wonderful locations we will be “visiting” online without the usual  hassles  of traveling the world!

Through Painted Travels’ workshops , you get to put your skills into action as you visit new places, make new friends and connect with your journals on a deeper level.

Busy, crazy life? Not much time to participate in an interactive class on someone else’s schedule or go on live trips? Then you’ve found the right place! Self-Study classes  have been created with you in mind.

Look around and check out the links below—there’s something for everyone!

All “ Trip ”  and “ Visit ” classes explore  fabulous locations like Paris, England, San Francisco, Italy and many others. The classes are interactive with other travelers and Laure.

The focus of these classes is on capturing the essence of a location quickly and in creating a pleasing page in our sketchbooks. Click below to find out what exciting locations are currently on the itinerary.

Come and join Laure at one of her classes on location ! She can be found teaching at classes in a number of places in and around Florida.

The subject matter of her classes is varied and they always focus on capturing the essence of the subject quickly, easily and colorfully. Check out the schedule to see where she’s going to be!

Self-Study Classes are self-paced with the same material covered in the regular Trip and Visit classes as well as some of the classes Laure teaches on-location.

You can start anytime and work when it’s convenient for your schedule. There are no critiques or interaction with Laure. All materials are available for a period of 1 year so you have plenty of time to work through the assignments.

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Jekyll Island? Paris ? Southwest France ?   New Orleans ?

Laure loves to travel with like-minded artists and friends to…well, just about anywhere!

Workshops vary from two days to ten in wonderful locations . Laure is there with you every step of the journey, giving individual help as well as spontaneous demos . Come and join the fun!

Laure Ferlita is a watercolor artist who loves combining art, travel, sketching in fabulous locations and sharing the fun with friends ! She created ImaginaryTrips.com back in 2009.

She found her way to teaching via a slightly unconventional route, but eight years in and she cannot imagine doing anything else!

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Welcome to ImaginaryTrips.com , your Passport to Creative Learning! Artists have been learning the skills and mindset needed for sketching on location since 2009. Visit stunning locales and  learn a variety of approaches to capture the essence of these places within your sketchbooks using ink and watercolor as our primary medium.

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Art in Moscow: Museums, Galleries and Museum-Reserves

There is no strict dress code in Moscow museums. However, if you are going to explore ancient churches and holy places we recommend more conservative outwear. Women should have their heads covered.

All state museums and galleries are free every third Sunday of the month. Some of the Moscow museums are free on holidays, and during the «Museum days» and «Museum Night».

If you’re looking for great cultural tours around art points of Moscow, we have a great MOSCOW ART & DESIGN TOUR , available for you everyday except Mondays.

Moscow Museums

The Moscow Kremlin

Don’t miss a chance to see the very heart of Moscow, the Kremlin, the symbol of the Russian State, one of the greatest architectural ensembles in the world, a treasury of unusual relics and monuments of art. It is situated on a high Borovitskiy hill above the Moskva River, so you’ll be able to see a spectacular view of the city center. The famous Armory Chamber and the Diamond Fund are real treasure-houses, where you can see ancient Russian regalia, ceremonial tsar’s dress, church hierarchs’ vestments, arms, gold and silverware by Russian, European and Eastern masters. The Kremlin is the official President’s residence and remains a gorgeous political landmark. The UNESCO has included the ensemble of the Moscow Kremlin in the World Heritage List.

Site: http://www.kreml.ru/

The State Historical Museum

Ivan Zabelin, Aleksey Uvarov, and several other Slavophiles founded the State Historical Museum in 1872 to promote Russian history and national self-awareness. During its century-long history, the museum has collected more than 4.5 million of valuable items and over 12 million pages of documental archives. Its exhibitions range from relics of prehistoric tribes that lived in the territory of present-day Russia, through priceless artworks acquired by members of the Romanov dynasty. The museum’s historical building which was reconstructed and equipped to meet all the visitors requirements is on the Red Square.

Site: http://www.shm.ru/

The State Tretyakov Gallery

The State Tretyakov Gallery takes a special place among the national art museums of the world. Established with the efforts of one person, the dedicated collector Pavel Tretyakov, it possesses a unique collection of Russian art, more than 150000 masterpieces, created by famous Russian artists throughout the centuries. The historic building of the State Tretyakov Gallery at Lavrushinski Lane presents Russian art from the 11th through the early 20th century. The state Tretyakov Gallery at Krymsky Val has an excellent collection of Russian art of the 20th century, modern art and holds temporary exhibitions.

Site: http://www.tretyakovgallery.ru/

The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts

The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts is one the largest European museums of fine art. It has one of the most remarkable collections of fine arts in Russia that consists of artworks from ancient times to the present day. Visitors can see great paintings by world famous artists: Rembrandt, Botticelli, Canaletto, Tiepolo, along with the remarkable collections of Impressionists, Post-impressionists, modernists: Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Picasso and others. Moreover, the museum holds the private collectors’ galleries, many of were inaccessible to public for many years.

Site: http://www.arts-museum.ru/

Moscow Museum of Modern Art

Moscow Museum of Modern Art specializes in the modern art of 20th and 21st centuries. The famous Russian artist and sculptor Zurab Tsereteli has founded it. The museum is located in four historic buildings in Petrovka Street, Gogolevsky Boulevard, Ermolaevsky lane and Tverskoy Boulevard. The museum’s collection depicts the development of avant-garde. The largest part of the collection consists of masterpieces of Russian artists, but you can also find works by Anri Russo, Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso and many others.

Site: http://www.mmoma.ru/

The Moscow Planetarium

The Planetarium in Moscow first opened its doors in 1929. After a global reconstruction, it was reopened in 2011. Now it is a multifunctional complex that combines scientific and educational resources: the interactive museum «Lunarium», the Museum of Urania, the Big Star Hall and the Sky Park, family recreation center, that focuses on different age groups. The Moscow Planetarium is one of the biggest planetariums in the world.

Site: http://www.planetarium-moscow.ru/

Moscow Galleries

Garage museum of contemporary art.

Exhibit on display during the opening of «Art Experiment»

The museum is a kind of independent platform aimed to disclose and reveal a new way of thinking. The Garage Center currently reflects the contemporary innovations of national and world’s culture. It invites you to the beautiful world of modern art, showing its best pieces. This center offers a great number of various exhibitions, educational projects for kids and adults, and publishing. The Garage Center is also called The Museum of Everything. It provides ways and reasons for public dialogue and the creation of progressive ideas.

Site: http://garageccc.com/

The Multimedia Art Museum

Fifty Years of Bond Style Exhibition

The Multimedia Art Museum opened in October 2010 at the base of the Moscow House of Photography. One of the main principles of MAMM s work is complete openness to the new forms of visual expression and for the fresh, innovative trends in the Russian and foreign media art and photography. There are seven floors of spacious exhibition halls and minimalist architecture that is a great font for modern art. The exhibition history of MAMM and Moscow House of Photography counts more than 1300 exhibitions in Russia and abroad. Moreover, Multimedia Art Museum has different educational programs and holds famous Moscow art festivals: Photobiennale, «Fashion and Style in Photography» and others.

Site: http://www.mamm-mdf.ru/

Lumiere Brothers Photography Center

This modern photo gallery is located in the very heart of Moscow, next to the Kremlin, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, big art galleries, design studios famous clubs and restaurants. The photography Center houses in an old and huge mansion at the Moskva River Embankment. Lumiere Brothers Photography Center has three huge exhibition rooms, lecture hall, library with an immense collection of rare books in photography and an independent bookshop. The Center is conducting research work, organizing educational projects, providing a base for the future Russian Museum of Photography.

Site: http://www.lumiere.ru/

Winzavod (Wine Factory) is the first and the biggest Center of Contemporary Art in our country. It unites all the areas of modern culture: exhibitions, festivals, lecture programs, cinema, concerts, theater premieres. You will find here a big amount of art galleries, artists’ workshops, designers and photographers studios, art cafes, fashion showrooms, a bookshop, children’s studio and many other things. The purpose of Winzavod is to support and to develop Russian contemporary art, art initiatives and help talented young people. Visiting Winzavod you will see the art that defines not only today’s but also tomorrow’s life.

Site: http://www.winzavod.ru/

The Manezh was built in 1817 in honor of the 5th anniversary of Russia’s victory in the 1812 war. Then it was called «Exerzierhaus», building, intended for military drills. The building has the unique construction – wooden structure trusses overlap the space of 44.86 square meters without any intermediate supports. After 1917, Manezh served as a garage for government vehicles. And since 1957 it has been continuously used for exhibitions and public events. In 2004, the building was severely damaged by fire. Renovated in 2005 the Manezh doubled its area. Nowadays it is one of the leading Moscow exhibition halls. There are two exhibition spaces, a conference room and a cafe on the third-floor observation deck. The Manezh hosts numerous fairs, festivals, and exhibitions.

Site: http://moscowmanege.ru/

Flacon Design Factory

Flacon Design Factory, located in the territory of a former glass factory, has become a pioneer in the revitalization of industrial zone outside the historic center of Moscow. Flacon has become a powerful launch pad for multiple cool projects, self-expression of creative individuals and carrying-out of sociocultural initiatives. No wonder that the atmosphere at Flacon entirely coincides with its motto: «Create as you please!» The Factory includes offices, co-working zone, shops, workshops, exhibition and creative projects spaces. Lectures, film screenings, fairs, design festivals, innovative exhibitions, presentations, concerts, limited actions and design community work days pass here weekly.

Site: http://flacon.ru/

Artplay is near Winzavod in the former industrial space in the area Kurskaya metro station and occupies an area of 75,000 square meters. Artplay, providing a new life to carefully reconstructed factory buildings, has become an important part of the contemporary cultural landscape of the city. Artplay unites designers, architects, furniture, lighting, ceramics, decorative materials shops, involving them in cooperation with each other. Young Moscow galleries, artists’ studios, cafes, bars, bookstores, music club, school of design, theater, children’s art studio are also situated here. Three exhibition halls regularly host contemporary art exhibitions, festivals, video art, alternative music concerts, performances, film screenings, lectures and master classes.

Site: http://www.artplay.ru/

CCI Fabrika

The Center For Creative Industries «Fabrika» is an art space for non-commercial creative projects. Today it is the example of peaceful coexistence of art business, operating enterprise, production, and workplaces for talented people in Moscow. CCI Fabrika is a member of the international network of non-profit cultural centers – Trans Europe Halls. This project is a typical umbrella-center. It is developing in both ways: creating and exhibiting its cultural projects and offering workspaces for other creative groups. Here you can find art studios and workshops of design, architecture, cinema, theater, cartoon animation and contemporary music studios.

Site: http://www.proektfabrika.ru/

Moscow Museum-Reserves

Tsaritsyno State Museum-Reserve

Tsaritsyno State Museum-Reserve is one of the largest historical, cultural, recreation and touristic complexes. Its total area is more than 700 hectares. It is an excellent combination of nature – marvelous rivers, ponds, streams, forests – and scientifically restored and renovated architectural and landscape monuments. The museum’s collection of historical items, exhibitions, and educational programs will be attractive for both national visitors and foreign tourists.

Site: http://www.tsaritsyno-museum.ru/

Arkhangelskoye Country Estate

Russian cultural monument is a good sublimation of the stunning beauty of a green space and luxurious collection of paintings, sculptures, unique books and pieces arts and crafts. During its long history, the estate was used as a recreation place for emperors, politicians, famous writers and poets. Today it is the finest place to have an enjoyable walk and to see the richest collection Russian art.

Site: http://www.arhangelskoe.su/

Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve

A unique historic place – Kolomenskoe – is situated in the picturesque surrounding over the Moscow River banks. A magnificent country estate has appeared at the lands full of legends. Archeological discoveries state that the first settlements appeared here in the VIII century. It is an ancient and uniquely formed place. Today this is a unique complex of cultural monuments of high historical value.

Site: http://mgomz.ru/kolomenskoe

Sergiev-Posad City

Sergiev Posad Museum-Reserve

Museum of Sergiev-Posad is a historical and art reserve. It is located within the unique wall of the St. Sergius Trinity Lavra. This ancient monastery gathered its treasures during centuries from the tsars, princes and boyars donations. Moreover, many art and craft items were made at Lavra’s workshops. Now, the collections of Sergiev-Posad Museum-Reserve include rare, ancient icons, Cyrillic alphabet books, medieval manuscripts, visual art items, gold and silver showpieces.

Site: http://www.stsl.ru/

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1. State Tretyakov Gallery

2. Armoury Chamber

3. Kuskovo Estate

4. Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts

5. New Tretyakov Gallery

6. Art Gallery of the European and American Countries of the XIX-XX centuries

7. Borodino Battle Museum Panorama

8. The Central Andrey Rublev Museum of Ancient Russian Culture and Art

9. State Museum of Oriental Art

10. Multimedia Art Museum

11. The Museum of Russian Icon

12. Museum of Russian Impressionism

13. All-Russian Decorative Art Museum

14. Art Center. Moscow

15. Garage Museum of Contemporary Art

16. Gallery Na Kashirke

17. Scriabin museum

18. Museum of Private Collections

19. Vinzavod Modern Art Centre

20. GROUND Solyanka

21. Moscow Museum of Modern Art

22. Institute of Russian Realist Art

23. Museum Collection

24. People's Artist of the USSR Alexander Shilov

25. Moscow Museum of Modern Art

26. Vadim Sidur State Museum

27. Gary Tatintsian Gallery

28. Exhibition Halls of Russian Art Academy

29. Museum of Russian Lubok and Naive Art

30. Gallery Belyaevo

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• State Tretyakov Gallery
• Armoury Chamber
• Kuskovo Estate
• New Tretyakov Gallery
• Art Gallery of the European and American Countries of the XIX-XX centuries
• Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
• Borodino Battle Museum Panorama
• Museum of Russian Impressionism
• State Museum of Oriental Art
• The Museum of Russian Icon
• Gallery Na Kashirke
• Academy of Aquarelle and Fine Arts of Sergey Andriyaka

Here's what you need to know about this year's Downtown Fort Collins Art Week

G et ready for Downtown Fort Collins to come alive with 10 days of art, pop-up performances, artist-led workshops and more as the city celebrates the third annual Downtown Fort Collins Art Week.

Sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority and seven downtown partners, 30 businesses will participate in Art Week beginning May 3 with the First Friday Art Walk, offering pop-up performances, sing-alongs for kids, Debut Theatre production of "James and the Giant Peach," modern band concert from Polaris K-12 school and more. Art Week will run through May 12.

Here's what you need to know about Art Week:

Free artist-led workshops

Petrichor Collective is hosting workshops at its studios, Visit Fort Collins Downtown Visitor Information Center and Poudre libraries. The Museum of Fine Art/Fort Collins is hosting workshops at the MOA. Workshops are free but space is limited and registration is required. Visit the Downtown Fort Collins Art Week page, https://downtownfortcollins.com/play/art-week , for more information.

Tiny Art Hide and Seek

Local artists have created tiny pieces of artwork for you to seek and find. The pieces have been hidden downtown for people to find and keep "with the intention of spreading smiles to those lucky enough to locate them."

Collectible postcards

Local artist Mallory Cash created one-of-a-kind postcards for the event. Collect the set of two and mail them, give them away, or frame them and keep for yourself. Postcard quantities are limited and will only be available during Art Week at participating businesses.

Self-guided public art

Below are some self-guided options. Visit downtownfortcollins.com/play/art-week for more information on these and a list of all Downtown Fort Collins Art Week events.

• Fort Collins Mural Project tour (bike tour Sunday, May 5, or Saturday, May 11)
• Pianos About Town
• Art tour for music lovers
• Historic walking tour
• Downtown transformer cabinet murals tour
• 30-minute public art tour
• Cache la Poudre River - Downtown River Public Art Tour
• First Friday Art Walk
• Sculpture in the Square

For a list of all events, visit downtownfortcollins.com/play/art-week

This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Here's what you need to know about this year's Downtown Fort Collins Art Week

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Kerala vibe | Know what's happening around you this week

Kochi and other cities are witnessing a slew of art festivals, music shows and workshops this week. Dance enthusiasts can attend the third edition of 'Mandala' organised by Mamangam Dance Company at The Croft Kochin in Ernakulam on April 28. For details contact 9744210101

Right Write Learning

Riverbourne Centre, Tripunithura is organising a handwriting class for students aged between 6-12 years. The 21-day class aims to boost academic achievement and increase focus among children. For details, contact 9746470621

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APT (A Place for Theatre) Performance and Research is organising a one-day theatre workshop at Karakulam in Thiruvananthapuram. For more details contact, 9605207762, 9946222030

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