
Design + Visual Arts - USA
12 Day - Teacher Professional Learning Tour
Tour Code: PL-DES+VA-USA

First Hand Insight
World-Class Lectures + Workshops
First - Hand knowledge
The itinerary is designed for maximum educational value and is syllabus-linked. Through workshops, tutorials and guided tours teachers have opportunities to refresh and deepen their subject knowledge and teaching practice, and bring innovative ideas, techniques and resources back to the classroom.
Visit global epicentres
This tour takes teachers to Chicago and New York – home to world-class museums and art institutions, cutting-edge design and uniquely American architecture.

Tour Highlights
Chicago
Take workshops focused on artforms – eclectic, traditional and contemporary – as springboards to empower students to think critically and creatively – incl Art Institute and Contemporary Art Museum.
Explore how design and architecture impact culture – Beaux Arts, Prairie School, Modernism.
Focus on Chicago’s organic-design tradition – tour homes, studios and skyscrapers.
Tour public art spaces and check out some authentic jazz and blues.
New York
Explore the role of artist as observer, story-teller, experimenter and critic.
Take workshops at The Met, MOMA, Guggenheim and Whitney showcasing collection highlights and techniques to foster engagement with diverse visual artforms.
Focus on the power of the photographic image at the International Centre of Photography.
Design comes alive during tours/tutorials at Cooper Hewitt, Parsons School of Design and decorative arts centres. Explore the intersection of design, art and technology and innovative educational ideas and tools
Take time to visit famous landmarks, High Line, Central Park, Hudson River cruise and Broadway show.
Upcoming Tour Dates
TBC
FAQ’s
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Our Professional Learning tours are scheduled to run during NSW School Term Breaks, for your convenience. Please Register Interest to be notified on tour developments and dates.
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You certainly can! Anyone can travel on our PL tours, however, non-teachers should be aware the content will be targeted to the relevant syllabus and based on a certain level of prior knowledge. Should any participant choose not to attend one of the planned activities, there would be no refund for an unused portion of the tour.
Please note - Participants must be over 18 years of age to attend the tour, and attendees who are not teachers in Australia may not be able to acquire PL hours or tax deductions.
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Our PL tours are designed to provide 35-45 hours of PL for teachers in the relevant subject areas. The tours are aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 2.1.2, 6.2.2 and 6.3.2. NSW teachers may apply to have this program count towards elective PL hours at a Proficient Teacher level.
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Register Interest to receive a tour brochure for upcoming tours. This will include the full itinerary, terms and conditions and booking form. Reservations close 3 months prior to tour departure. A final tour proposal will be offered for which a deposit is required to book your spot and the final balance of the tour price is due 60 days prior to departure.
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Meet and greet your tour group at the tour’s first destination point at the pre-booked hotel prior to tour commencement. Your Tour Manager and Academic Expert will meet you there and are with you for the tour duration.
We make it easy for you …
25-40 hours of PL for teachers in relevant subject areas.
NSW teachers may apply to have this tour program count towards elective PL hours.
Tax deductible for full or part-time teachers in most cases.
Seek advice from your tax agent or the ATO.
Libertas Tour Manager and an Academic Expert on tour to make sure you get the most out of every minute and can apply learning back in the classroom setting.
All on-tour transport, accommodation and venues included.
Comprehensive Tour Packs and pre-departure information

Register Interest ➱ We’ll take care of the details ➱
Bags down, Let’s Go!
