Location
This exclusive arrangement offers students a place to live and work in the historic town of Feltre, rich in artistic and cultural tradition and free from touristic trappings.

Participants will be provided a studio space in the historic center of Feltre - Il Fondaco a sixteenth century building, attributed to the architect Andrea Palladio. Orientations take place in the Salla delle Stemme, the town council chambers decorated with Feltre's family crests over the centuries.

Feltre was established over three and a half thousand years ago, by the Euganeans before the destruction of Troy. It is astride the 350 mile long Via Claudia Augusta, a Roman road built by the Manenian tribe in 49-42 BC to link the Adriatic Sea and the Danube. This placed Feltre in a position of great commercial and political importance. Destroyed by the Austrian Empire, it was rebuilt in 1512 under the direction of Andrea Palladio. This is the city which survives today. It is the Veneto region which gave birth to the practice of oil painting on canvas, by artists such as Titian, Girgione and the Bellini brothers. The painter Lorenzo Luzzo lived and worked in Feltre. It is famous for its exterior frescoes. The ancient stone and warm colors against a backdrop of the Dolomite Mountains provides sublime inspiration.

Course and Credits Information
The program grants 3 or 6 credits of intermediate, advanced, or graduate painting and drawing. Since the program is operated through CU-Denver, your transcripts will be issued directly by CU-Denver. All credit is pass-fail unless otherwise arranged. All non-CU-Denver students must meet with their academic advisor prior to participation. The program curricular includes studio classes and also presentations held by local artists and professors, which illuminate past and contemporary history of the Veneto region. An exhibition is held of the students work, followed by a reception and farewell party. Outings include the Dolomite National Park, Venice, Padova, Palladian Villas and the museum of Canova, presenting ample opportunities for cultural appreciation and inspiration. Accommodation Students are provided room and board in the Stella Maris campus, set high on a hill overlooking the medieval town of Feltre and Dolomite Mountains. Rooms have double and triple occupancy, with desks, private bathroom and showers. High quality regional meals are served with full service at the table. There is also a coffee bar and lounge, TV, telephones and Internet access.

Accommodation
Students are provided room and board in the Stella Maris campus, set high on a hill overlooking the medieval town of Feltre and Dolomite Mountains. Rooms have double and triple occupancy, with desks, private bathroom and showers. High quality regional meals are served with full service at the table. There is also a coffee bar and lounge, TV, telephones and Internet access.

Transportation
The costs associated with transportation to and from Denver and within the Feltre area are not included in the cost of the program.

Airfare averages $700-$1,000. International Education will assist the students in making arrangements for the flight to Feltre or students may contact travel agents of their own.

Program costs
Approximately $2,900 for 3 hours and $3,100 for 6 hours of academic credit. The costs include: $300 deposit payable to CU-Denver, tuition, classrooms, and studio, accommodation in double or triple rooms, health and medical insurance for the trip (provided with an ISIC card), program excursionS.

Program fee does not include inter-European travel, airfare, and most meals.