UA in Spain 2027: Art and Art History
UA’s Department of Art & Art History is already preparing for its study abroad trip to Spain in Summer 2027! This faculty-led program, designed for students of all disciplines, is scheduled to run from May 15-30, 2027. The program offers students up to six credit hours in studio art and art history courses.
Study Art.
See the World.
UA’s Department of Art & Art History is already preparing for its study abroad trip to Spain in Summer 2027! This faculty-led program, designed for students of all disciplines, is scheduled to run from May 15-30, 2027. The program offers students up to six credit hours in studio art and art history courses.
The itinerary explores some of Spain’s most significant artistic and cultural landmarks, beginning in Barcelona with visits to the Sagrada Família, Casa Milà, and Parc Güell. Students will then continue through the historic cities of Toledo, Granada, and Sevilla, featuring the Alhambra, the Royal Alcázar of Seville, and Seville Cathedral, along with an excursion to Córdoba to visit the Mezquita. The program concludes in Madrid with visits to the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums, as well as an excursion to Segovia to tour the Alcázar and cathedral. Free time throughout the program allows students to sketch, paint, and explore Spain’s remarkable artistic and architectural heritage.
Professors Jason Guynes and Dr. Rachel Stephens will teach courses and guide this year’s program. Some work may be required prior to and after the trip.
For additional information, please contact Chairperson Jason Guynes at jguynes@ua.edu or 205-348-9944.
Start Your Application
Note: Applications for UA in Spain: Art and Art History are now open!
To apply for this program, first find the UA in Spain: Art & Art History program on the UA Education Abroad website and log in with your UA credentials
Complete all elements shown in the Requirements tab. As you complete each item, a small green check mark will appear. A progress meter at the top of the page will indicate how many requirements you have completed and how many are remaining.
You must complete all requirements before the Submit Application button will appear at the top of the page. You must click the Submit Application button before your application is considered complete.
If you have any questions, please contact Chairperson Jason Guynes (jguynes@ua.edu) or the Education Abroad office (studyabroad@ua.edu). Make an appointment with the Education Abroad office here.
Participants will reside in three-star hotels located in historic centers of Toledo, Granada, and Barcelona. Accommodations are based on double or occasional triple occupancy (separate beds). Single accommodations are available for an additional charge. Also included are daily breakfasts and welcome and departure dinners.
Possible Hotels:
Granada: Hotel Barcelo Carmen Granada
Students may register for two classes with up to six (6) credit hours awarded. Typically, students will register for one studio course and one art history course. Registration for classes will be handled on an individual basis in an effort to best meet the educational needs of the student.
Studio art courses offered on the trip include:
- ART 208 Study Abroad Studio
- ART 406 Independent Studies
- ART 408 Study Abroad Studio
- ART 410 Drawing Seminar
- ART 416 Advance Painting Seminar
- ART 508 Special Projects: Study Abroad Studio
- ART 516 Painting
Art History courses offered include:
- ARH 151 Introduction to Visual Art FA designation
- ARH 363 Masterpiece of Spanish Art
- ARH 371 Baroque Art South Europe (W)
- ARH 598 Independent Study
Some course work will be required prior to and after the trip. This program offers a total of six credit hours. All listed courses are worth three credits.
The cost of the UA in Spain: Art and Art History 2027 program is $5,850.00.
Program costs will include all in-country transportation, accommodations as described above, daily breakfasts, welcome and departure dinners in Spain, specified museum entrance fees, and international health and emergency insurance. Tuition for up to six (6) credit hours is also included and financial aid may be applied to the cost of the trip. Students must arrange their own airfare or other travel to arrive in Spain during program dates.
All meals, other than breakfasts and specified dinners, are at the participant’s own expense. Participants should budget additional funds for art supplies or personal expenses such as souvenirs or independent travel, based upon individual spending habits.
Costs are based on anticipated exchange rates and enrollment and are subject to change. Program items may be changed in lieu of a price increase.
Payment details for the UA in Spain: Art and Art History program may be found on the UA Education Abroad website.
Please contact Chairperson Jason Guynes at jguynes@ua.edu or (205) 348-9944.
Dates and schedule subject to availability upon receipt of enrollment and deposits.
Barcelona—Toledo—Granada—Sevilla—Madrid
May 15–30, 2027
Day 1, Saturday, May 15: Barcelona
Morning: Arrival in Barcelona, airport pick-up, and transfer to hotel
Afternoon: Faculty-led orientation and walking tour of the Gothic Quarter
Evening: Welcome dinner
Transportation: Airport to accommodations (one group transfer via private coach), walking
Meals: Welcome dinner
Day 2, Sunday, May 16: Barcelona
Morning: Group admission to the Sagrada Família (faculty-led)
Afternoon: Free time to explore Barcelona
Transportation: Walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3, Monday, May 17: Barcelona
Morning: Group admission to Casa Milà (faculty-led)
Afternoon: Group admission to Parc Güell (faculty-led)
Transportation: Walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4, Tuesday, May 18: Barcelona, Toledo
Morning: Check out and depart Barcelona via high-speed train to Madrid; transfer by private coach to Toledo
Afternoon: Group admission to the Cathedral of Toledo (faculty-led)
Evening: Free time to explore Toledo
Transportation: High-speed train, private coach, walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5, Wednesday, May 19: Toledo
Morning: Faculty-led visit to the Church of Santo Tomé to view The Burial of the Count of Orgaz by El Greco
Afternoon: Free time to explore Toledo and sites included with the Toledo Tourist Bracelet
Transportation: Walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6, Thursday, May 20: Toledo, Granada
Morning: Check out and depart Toledo by private coach for Granada
Afternoon: Stop in Córdoba for group admission to the Mezquita; lunch on your own; continue to Granada and check into accommodations
Transportation: Private coach, walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7, Friday, May 21: Granada
Morning: Guided visit of the Alhambra, including the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife
Afternoon: Free time in Granada
Transportation: Private coach and walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8, Saturday, May 22: Granada
Morning: Faculty-led studio excursion and open work day
Transportation: Walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9, Sunday, May 23: Granada, Sevilla
Morning: Check out and depart Granada for Sevilla by private coach
Afternoon: Orientation walking tour of Sevilla
Transportation: Private coach, walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10, Monday, May 24: Sevilla
Morning: Faculty-led walking tour of the Santa Cruz district
Afternoon: Group admission to Seville Cathedral and the Royal Alcázar (faculty led)
Transportation: Walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11, Tuesday, May 25: Sevilla, Madrid
Morning: Check out and depart Sevilla via high-speed train for Madrid
Afternoon: Orientation walking tour of central Madrid
Transportation: High-speed train, walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12, Wednesday, May 26: Madrid
Morning: Group admission to the Museo del Prado (faculty led)
Afternoon: Free time to explore Madrid
Transportation: Walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13, Thursday, May 27:Madrid
Morning: Group admission to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (faculty led)
Afternoon: Group admission to the Museo Reina Sofía (faculty led)
Transportation: Walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14, Friday, May 28: Madrid, Segovia
Morning: Private coach excursion to Segovia
Afternoon: Group admission to the Alcázar of Segovia and Segovia Cathedral (faculty led); Return to Madrid
Transportation: Private coach, walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15, Saturday, May 29: Madrid
Morning: Independent exploration of Madrid
Evening: Farewell dinner
Transportation: Walking
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 16, Sunday, May 30: Madrid
Morning: Check out of accommodations and transfer to Madrid airport for flights home
Transportation: Single group transfer from hotel to airport
Meals: Breakfast
Note: The UA Department of Art and Art History runs two biannual study abroad programs. Find information about our department’s Italy study abroad program here.