New York City Art World (J-Term)
(Domestic J-Term)
Program Dates: January 2027 (exact dates TBD)
Have you ever wanted to visit the Big Apple? Join us on a trip to “the city that never sleeps”: New York! Home to the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Broadway and much more, NYC is also host to a vibrant art scene. NYC is a global hub for art, acting as a major center for the international art market through high-value sales at major auction houses including Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Phillips. It is also the home to world-class museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim, and Museum of Modern Art. Over the course of the 20th century, NYC came to be recognized for its prominent role in the development of new artistic schools and styles as well as its rich cultural life. The city government supports the arts with a larger annual budget than the National Endowment for the Arts (the city transportation department even has its own art collection!) and the city boasts not only some of the most impressive displays of public art in the world but also a high number of museums and galleries (about 1,400 galleries and 70 museums) spread across its five boroughs.
Academic Focus: Over the course of two weeks, students will have the opportunity to visit both non-profit arts institutions like museums as well as commercial art spaces including galleries, auction houses, and a major international art fair. Students will meet professionals in the field and learn about the various job opportunities that exist in the art world while gaining a stronger appreciation for the ways in which art, culture, and the economy are linked. In addition to our planned art-based visits, trips will also be coordinated to popular tourist destinations such as Rockefeller Center and the High Line.
Faculty Leader: Jess Ambler amblerjl@hollins.edu
Application Information
Trip Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
Notification of application status: April 1, 2026
Trip Fee: Approximate cost, $2,000 (includes housing, lunch + dinner daily, a Metro card, and museum admissions). Does not include travel to/from New York City. Students will stay in dorm-style student housing in Brooklyn with double occupancy rooms that have ensuite bathrooms, mini fridges, and microwaves as well as a communal kitchen and gathering spaces for the building.
Funding Opportunities: Hollins provides the opportunity for experiential learning scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need. These scholarships are not guaranteed and require a student be admitted into a program and complete the scholarship application process. Click here to visit the Hollins Experiential Learning Funding Opportunities landing page on Hollins' SharePoint site, where you'll find detailed information about eligibility, application timelines, and more. Still have questions about scholarships? Reach out directly to elapps@hollins.edu.
Eligibility: Open to all students. Students must be in good academic standing and have a minimum 2.5 GPA at time of application (and maintain that GPA minimum semester before program).
For further questions about this program, please contact faculty leader listed above.
Program Dates: January 2027 (exact dates TBD)
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Have you ever wanted to visit the Big Apple? Join us on a trip to “the city that never sleeps”: New York! Home to the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Broadway and much more, NYC is also host to a vibrant art scene. NYC is a global hub for art, acting as a major center for the international art market through high-value sales at major auction houses including Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Phillips. It is also the home to world-class museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim, and Museum of Modern Art. Over the course of the 20th century, NYC came to be recognized for its prominent role in the development of new artistic schools and styles as well as its rich cultural life. The city government supports the arts with a larger annual budget than the National Endowment for the Arts (the city transportation department even has its own art collection!) and the city boasts not only some of the most impressive displays of public art in the world but also a high number of museums and galleries (about 1,400 galleries and 70 museums) spread across its five boroughs.
Academic Focus: Over the course of two weeks, students will have the opportunity to visit both non-profit arts institutions like museums as well as commercial art spaces including galleries, auction houses, and a major international art fair. Students will meet professionals in the field and learn about the various job opportunities that exist in the art world while gaining a stronger appreciation for the ways in which art, culture, and the economy are linked. In addition to our planned art-based visits, trips will also be coordinated to popular tourist destinations such as Rockefeller Center and the High Line.
Faculty Leader: Jess Ambler amblerjl@hollins.edu
Application Information
Trip Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
Notification of application status: April 1, 2026
Trip Fee: Approximate cost, $2,000 (includes housing, lunch + dinner daily, a Metro card, and museum admissions). Does not include travel to/from New York City. Students will stay in dorm-style student housing in Brooklyn with double occupancy rooms that have ensuite bathrooms, mini fridges, and microwaves as well as a communal kitchen and gathering spaces for the building.
Funding Opportunities: Hollins provides the opportunity for experiential learning scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need. These scholarships are not guaranteed and require a student be admitted into a program and complete the scholarship application process. Click here to visit the Hollins Experiential Learning Funding Opportunities landing page on Hollins' SharePoint site, where you'll find detailed information about eligibility, application timelines, and more. Still have questions about scholarships? Reach out directly to elapps@hollins.edu.
Eligibility: Open to all students. Students must be in good academic standing and have a minimum 2.5 GPA at time of application (and maintain that GPA minimum semester before program).
For further questions about this program, please contact faculty leader listed above.