How to practice Art while you Travel

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Whether you’re homeschooling your kids or you just want to find additional inspiration while traveling, learning about artists and looking at works of art while you travel can be a great way to do both.

We remember more when we’re able to make connections between what we’re seeing and our own life experiences, so what better ways to make connections to art, then go and experience it.

On a trip to Utah, I didn’t make it to all of the places mentioned in the video below, and even if you can’t make to see all of the art in a given area, it can also be fun to return home and learn more about it. After driving and hiking throughout Utah, I now look at these works with a new perspective and level of interest/understanding.

If you’d like to bring art into your travels, a great place to start is by looking through the Art Trip series that The Art Assignment put together. 

Some things to explore as you plan your next trip.

  • Are there any art museums on your way or close by? Check out the exhibitions they have listed on their site and see if any interest you.
  • Is there any installation art, land art, or famous outdoor objects/sculptures that you can visit?
  • Look up what artist currently live or did live where you’ll be traveling. It can be fun to see the connection between where an artist lived and the work that they created.

Put together an Art Travel Kit

Start by thinking about your favorite materials to work with, and then narrow it down to what will be easy to pack and have with you as you travel. For example, I love to weave, but my loom, yarn, and other tools are just too much to take when I’m flying, so I switch to painting. Below I’ll share a lit of what I like to take.