The Art History Travel Fund grants up to $10,000 to support art history instructors taking students on trips to special exhibitions for direct engagement with original artworks relevant to their coursework.
Funder: College Art Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Spring exhibitions) | April 2027 (Fall exhibitions)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per grant; covers travel, accommodations, and admission fees for class trips.
Summary: Supports art history instructors in funding class trips to special art exhibitions for direct student engagement with original works of art.
Key Information: Both instructor and institution must have active CAA memberships to apply.
The Art History Travel Fund provides grants to instructors of undergraduate and graduate art history courses, enabling them to take students to view original works of art at special exhibitions in the United States or internationally. The goal is to enrich classroom learning by facilitating direct engagement with artworks that are directly relevant to course content. Funding is intended to cover travel, lodging, and admission costs for both instructors and students.