The
University of Memphis A.R.T.S. (art research travel studies) is an
organization founded by and composed of undergraduate and graduate
students from the Department of Art and across the University. The main
goal/purpose of this organization is to promote the appreciation
enjoyment and understanding of all forms of art through trips to the
major art centers throughout the country and the world. We encourage
anyone with an interest in art to participate in this organization,
whatever you major may be. A.R.T.S. is for those graduate and
undergraduate students who hold a 2.0 or higher GPA.
Each
year A.R.T.S. sponsors an organized trip to see original works of art,
visit artist studios, participate in workshops; tour design firms, and
learns from professionals in all media. We visit major museums to see
standing collections, special exhibitions, and even make arrangements
to visit private study rooms to view works under conservation and
restoration. Past trips have included places such as: Washington D.C.,
Chicago, New York City, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Greece,
Brussels, Prague and Vienna.
To
raise funds for these trips, students hold an annual art auction where
the public may bid on works by students, faculty and area artists.
These events make the trips surprisingly affordable. In the twelve
years we have been making these trips, the cost has never been more
than $700 for trips within the U.S. and $1600 for Europe, which
includes airfare five to eight nights in a three to four star hotel.
