Immerse Yourself in the Arts of L.A.
This year, the LA Arts Immersion trip will take place over spring break, March 20 - 27, 2027.
There is no course associated with this trip.
About LA Arts Immersion
Over the course of spring break 2027, participating students will explore the dynamic histories of Black and Latino artists across Greater Los Angeles. Students will visit museums, galleries, and community centers dedicated to nurturing, showcasing, and archiving the work of artists of color; meet artists, directors, curators, and collectors; participate in private tours to view historical sites and contemporary art; and engage in art-making workshops. Students are expected to participate fully in daily activities, which are likely to require a lot of walking and/or standing. Past cohorts have visited LACMA, The Broad, The Getty Center, Watts Towers Arts Center, Charlie James Gallery, Crenshaw Dairy Mart, and the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture among other venues. Guest speakers and workshop hosts have also included award-winning and inspiring art professionals, including Autumn Breon (multidisciplinary artist), Def Sound (musician and writer), Jimena Sarno (visual, sound, and installation artist), Rita Gonzalez (curator), and Dr. Joy Simmons (art collector).
Applications for the 2027 LA Arts Immersion Trip open September 22, 2026 and will be accepted until October 16, 2026.
Applicants will be informed about decisions in mid November.
Online info session
Learn more about the 2027 LA Arts Immersion and the application process at an online info session on Thursday, Oct 8 at 12:30-1PM. RSVP below for the zoom link.
Program Cost
This Arts Immersion is administered by the Stanford Arts Institute. The total program fee is $2,800 per student; however, thanks to the generosity of a Stanford donor, all students automatically receive a scholarship that covers the cost of participation. Student participants may be responsible for some minimal on-site costs.
Upon accepting a spot in this year's trip, students will be required to sign a commitment to participate. A late cancellation fee will apply for students who withdraw from the trip without advanced notice.
Meet the Instructor: Rose Salseda
Rose Salseda is an assistant professor in the Department of Art & Art History. Specializing in the fields of Black and Latinx art, Professor Salseda’s scholarship examines the politics of race, class, and representation. She is a first-generation college student and the fourth generation of her family to have been raised in South Los Angeles—lived experiences that have inspired her work as an art historian.
Student Eligibility
- Undergraduate and graduate students in any year and any major are welcome to apply.
- Students are expected to participate in all activities while in LA. Unexcused absences may result in disqualification from other Stanford Arts Institute travel arts immersion programs.
Application Materials
- an unofficial transcript
- acknowledgement of the conditions of participation
- three short responses (250 words max each) regarding participation in both components of the LA immersion trip. Be specific, give details that illustrate your point, and use full sentences in a unified presentation:
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- Please describe why you want to participate in the LA Arts Immersion trip. Specifically, what do you hope to take away from the experience?
- If selected to participate, what would you contribute to the cohort? Possible topics to consider include: previous academic experience, personal and cultural background, long-term or recently discovered interests, etc.
- Group travel requires a unique level of participation and engagement beyond the expectations of a traditional classroom setting. How do you best connect to new people and environments? How would you help create an enriching artistic and scholarly community, and what do you need in order to do so?
Contact:
Stanford Arts Institute
artsinstitute@stanford.edu
