The Department of Art History and Studio Arts at John Cabot University sponsors a summer study and research program in the field of Historic Preservation Methods in the city of San Gemini, Italy. This program involves lectures, workshops on fresco painting, fieldwork surveying and restoring a medieval church and visits to active restoration sites and research institutes.

The program also includes visits to various cities in central Italy (including Rome, Florence and Siena) and the opportunity to live for several weeks in a small medieval city in the beautiful Umbrian countryside, getting to know the locals and participating in social events.

The program is a collaboration between JCU, scholars from various universities and local preservation groups, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to historic preservation.