Arcadia Abroad - Burren College of Art
Program Overview
"Time, space, and inspiration for artists" are the founding principles of this small, innovative, independent art school located in an area of supreme natural beauty on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Situated in Ballyvaughan, a small, picturesque village in rural Ireland, the Burren College of Art offers exceptional instruction in drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, and photography. You can also ...
"Time, space, and inspiration for artists" are the founding principles of this small, innovative, independent art school located in an area of supreme natural beauty on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Situated in Ballyvaughan, a small, picturesque village in rural Ireland, the Burren College of Art offers exceptional instruction in drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, and photography. You can also select non-studio courses in areas like creative writing, Irish studies, and art history. You will have access to personal studio space, plus one-on-one guidance from skilled faculty and visiting artists.
Liberation from rigid programming and the opportunity for intense focus have helped numerous artists who have studied at the College define and refine their artistic vision.
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- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Creative Writing
- Culture
- American
- Canadian
Updated Dec 18, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- Ballyvaughan, Ireland
Fields & Subjects
- Art & Fine Arts
- Photography
- Visual Arts
- Ethnic Studies
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Canadian
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Other
Age Requirement
21-30
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