The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America is sponsoring some great programs this spring. The first is their “Private Classical, Pascal Paris” tour which is scheduled from Sunday, April 5 through Saturday April 11.

“During six exceptional days, “Private Classical, Pascal Paris” will offer participants an outstanding selection of exclusive visits to some of the most significant examples of French classical architecture. Included will be buildings and sites designed by François Mansart, Louis Le Vau, Claude Perrault, Antoine Lepautre, Jules Hardouin Mansart, Jacques-Ange Gabriel, and Claude-Nicolas Ledoux; as well as contemporary residences of renown, such as the apartment of Coco Chanel and the residence of Kenzo Takada.”

The ICA&CA says of the program: “In view of the success of the “Private Classical Paris” tour in April 2008, which participants acclaimed as “a fabulous triumph, a most fascinating program offering a rich variety of decorative arts and architecture, with events and receptions beyond our expectations”, we are pleased to announce another program of exceptional private visits and receptions with their prominent hosts and experts, to take place during the Pascal season with prestigious concerts and recitals in France’s most historic sites.”

Since the program is limited to eighteen participants, anyone interested should contact: Pamela Huntington Darling at pdarling@eventsofprestige.com

Another great opportunity is the ICA&CA’s Classical Architecture Study Program and Drawing Tour in Rome which will be held from Saturday, June 13th through 20th.

The program will be led by “experienced faculty and it is open to both architects and artists. It will offer instruction in Italian art, architecture and history, and participants will have opportunities for the observation and representation of classical architecture.”

“Instructors will aim to provide participants at all levels with a practical knowledge of the classical tradition as manifested in Rome. Tour highlights include Ancient and Renaissance Rome, the sublime Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli and the magnificent gardens of the Villa d’Este and Rome’s great collections (Villa Borghese & Doria Pamphili)”. For further details, please contact Michael Gormley, Vice President of Education ICA&CA, mg@classicist.org.

“COMPLETE A SKILL BUILDING GRADUATE PROGRAM IN CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE or URBAN AND REGIONAL DESIGN”.

The ICA& CA is also sponsoring scholarships at The College of Architecture at GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY and at SUNY STONY BROOK, Department of Political Science.

Georgia Institute of Technology will offer a Master of Science with a Major in Architecture/ Concentration in Classical Design. The SUNY program offers a Master of Arts in Public Policy with a Concentration in Urban & Regional Design. For further details, please contact Michael Gormley, Vice President of Education ICA&CA,mg@classicist.org