Explore NYC Field Study

Spring Break: March 7-11, 2026

Join us during spring break for a field trip to the creative heart of American culture. On this multidisciplinary trip, we’ll experience New York City museums, performances and architectural sites including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the High Line and Little Island, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Broadway shows, the Village Vanguard and the Martha Graham Conservatory. Accommodations will be at the beautiful Freehand Hotel, located in the Flatiron District.

This trip is open to any eligible CoA+A students majoring in art & art history, architecture, dance, music and theatre! See eligibility requirements below.

Itinerary

Saturday, March 7: Travel to NYC via American Airlines

Sunday, March 8: Site Visits in small groups with Chaperone

Monday, March 9: Site Visits in small groups with Chaperone

Tuesday, March 10: Site Visits in small groups with Chaperone

Wednesday, March 11: Return to CLT via American Airlines

Students will personalize their itineraries from pre-selected locations to tour with their chaperones. Site visits could include the Apollo Theater, Museum of Natural History, Brooklyn Bridge, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Off-Broadway Matinee Performances, Whitney Museum, High Line, Little Island, Metropolitan Museum, Central Park, Lincoln Center campus, Hudson Yards, Museum of Modern Art. There will also be free time for students to explore NYC on their own as well.

Details

Costs: $400 per student. This price includes:

• Round trip flight from Charlotte to Newark and shuttle
• 4 days, 4 nights at Freehand Hotel
• Metro pass
• Entry fees to all museums, sites and performances

Meals, tips, or spending money are not included in this price.

Student Eligibility

• Majoring in art, art history, architecture, dance, music, or theatre.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Have no pending or past academic integrity or student conduct violations.
• Priority is given to students who earned a minimum of 30 credits by Sept. 1, 2025.
• Spaces on this trip are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Your registration is not complete until you have registered AND paid.
• Students will be expected to sign travel consent forms and adhere to the University codes of conduct.
• Priority is also given to students who have not been on this field trip before.

CONFIRMATIONS: You’ll receive a preliminary confirmation from CoA+A upon payment of the trip. There will be a final confirmation email regarding your registration by December 30. No refunds given after Dec 31.

Photos by past student attendee, Michael Wallace