We humans have always traveled and we have always made art.  They are both essential means of finding our place in the world.

Rooted in Culture programs are as varied as their participants and destinations.

The goal is to make your stay in any location more memorable and enlightening by adding an aesthetic element. This may mean:

• Creating artwork
• Visiting artists in their studios
• Taking a new approach at museums and galleries
• Absorbing our surroundings with an artists eye, whether at a museum, a monument, or just walking down the street.

Opening up to the message transmitted by the designed environment reveals a culture. Minute details and sweeping overviews are woven into a lasting impression through art.

Whether we create or contemplate, nothing connects us with the past more vividly than art and architecture. Our aim is not to supplant local experts but to help you absorb their knowledge of history, to personalize and reinforce it for you.

Resort or Hotel Programs

A wing of a grand hotel lobby may be temporarily transformed into a studio where guests can express themselves for a special occassion.

A conference room, poolside area or suite becomes an ad hoc art room for a select group or open to all. Instruction and materials are provided on schedule but spontaneity is always encouraged.

A theme or special area of focus is usually the basis of a Rooted In Culture program. The possibilities are limited only by the interests of the participants. Wine, cooking, local products ad attractions, special events, festivals; these are only the most obvious.

Weddings, reunions and other celebrations are enhanced by creating your own unforgettable souvenirs of a special time together.

Art is for all ages. Making art with your kids is a sure way to guarantee golden memories. Grabbing a paintbrush with a local child is the fastest way to make a new friend- no need for a translator. Cultural exchange is always a priority.

Whether high visibility or operating discreetly for a family or small group, structure, scheduling and duration of program are flexible.