Experience the Arts Council’s ARTours–arts-oriented trips designed to enrich your appreciation of familiar places and expand your knowledge of remote locations. Enjoy special museum exhibits, attend acclaimed musical & theatrical shows, visit artists’ homes & studios, and enjoy points of cultural interest and unique experiences as you share the companionship of fellow Arts Council members.
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ~ Saint Augustine
Our ARTours travelers enjoyed an AMAZING trip to New Zealand…from holding kiwis (the animal kind) to eating at fine restaurants to taking in the breathtaking scenery. It was a trip of a lifetime. We would love for you to join us on a future ARTour!
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UPCOMING ARTOURS
April 3-4, 2025 | Winston-Salem, NC
Join the Arts Council for an overnight ARTour to Reynolda, MESDA, & Winston-Salem.
ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, NC
Join us to see “ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK,” a compelling mix of new & rarely seen photos alongside some of the most recognizable portraits in American culture.
COASTAL MAINE
September 17-25, 2025
Join the Arts Council on a 9-day tour to explore Maine’s coast where artists have captured the light and beauty of its rocky shoreline for centuries. Highlights include a visit to Boston’s Isabelle Stewart Gardiner Museum, artists colonies of Monhegan Island & Ogunquit, Winslow Homer’s Studio in Prouts Neck, Portland Museum of Art, the Farnsworth & Wyeth Center in Rockland; a sail on Camden Harbor; & Maine’s amazing lighthouses, culinary delights, such as lobster and blueberry pies.
Lower Mississippi Cruise
New Orleans, LA to Memphis, TN
October 21-29, 2025
Traveling the Lower Mississippi with American Cruise Lines is an experience like no other. Enjoy customized excursions from classic antebellum homes to renowned plantations in Oak Alley & Natchez. Travel to Vicksburg & delve into Civil War history. Carefully selected on board experts will bring the history & culture of this region to life with award-winning enrichment programs.
A Week in Mexico City & Oaxaca
February 14-21, 2026
Discover Mexico’s rich heritage on this 8-day adventure with the Arts Council & Tauck. Delve into the country’s culture, history & art as we explore world-renowned museums, savor distinctive local cuisine, & discover the stories behind Mexico’s ancient civilizations.
NOTE FOR ALL ARTOURS: You should be in good physical condition to fully enjoy our tours. The Arts Council cannot provide individual assistance during the tours and therefore reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a tour who has a physical condition that could create a hazard to him/herself or could impact the enjoyment of other travelers on the tour.
CANCELLATION POLICY: 35% of the total cost will be withheld for cancellation after registration date on ALL ARTours. NO refunds after advertised final payment due date unless substitute traveler is found—at which time transfer fees, if applicable, will be withheld. Trip cancellation insurance is available upon request and must be purchased at registration.
If you are interested in joining one of our ARTours, please contact Katherine MacRae at 910-692-2787 or via Email.