The Art and Art History Travel Study Program, housed in the Art and Art History Department at the University of Missouri-St. Louis's College of Fine Arts and Communication, was created to help students develop a vision for their lives as participants in the arts. Junior and seniors in art, art history, art education and graphic design apply to participate in a free three-day trip to a city in the
United States. The trip provides an unparalled chance for students to meet with artists, curators, designers and collectors about their work. The Ferring Art and Art History Study Travel Program has received support from some of the region's top arts philanthropists and named after lead donors Alison and John Ferring.