Funding for Programs Empowering Fine Arts Professionals in Washington, DC (USA)
GrantID: 74975
Grant Funding Amount Low: $100,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $100,000
Summary
his opportunity provides an award of $100,000 to recognize individuals in the United States whose work in art history, curation, or museum practice has made a lasting impact on scholarship and cultural understanding. The award highlights professionals whose leadership, research, or curatorial vision has advanced the study and interpretation of the arts, material culture, and their connections to society, history, and values.
The intent of the funds is to support the individual’s continued work in shaping public understanding of the arts and fostering new directions in cultural scholarship. The award may be used at the recipient’s discretion to advance research, develop exhibitions, publish scholarly work, or enhance engagement with the public. It serves not only as recognition of past contributions but also as an investment in future achievement.
Eligibility is limited to individuals rather than organizations or businesses. Those considered are typically mid- to senior-career professionals in the fields of art history, curatorial work, or related areas of fine arts who are actively contributing to institutions in the United States. Many recipients are professionals whose careers and perspectives have been shaped by global experiences, but the impact of their work must be evident within the U.S.
The benefits of this award include the financial prize, national recognition, and greater visibility within the arts and academic communities. It draws attention to individuals whose work has influenced museum practices, advanced the interpretation of collections, enriched scholarship on decorative arts and history, or reshaped how audiences experience and engage with exhibitions.
The award is presented annually through a competitive process of nomination and review, with one recipient selected to receive the full cash prize.
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