The Art History Travel Fund from the College Art Association supports class trips to global art exhibitions, enhancing art history education through direct engagement with original artworks.
Funder: College Art Association
Due Dates: April 15, 2027 (for Fall 2027 exhibitions) | October 15, 2027 (for Spring 2027 exhibitions)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per class trip; covers travel, lodging, and admission for students and instructors.
Summary: Supports art history instructors in taking classes to special exhibitions worldwide to enhance student learning through direct engagement with original works of art.
Key Information: Both instructor and institution must be current CAA members; class size capped at 15 students.
The Art History Travel Fund, administered by the College Art Association (CAA), is designed to enrich art history education by enabling instructors to take their undergraduate or graduate classes to view original works of art at special exhibitions worldwide. The grant covers eligible travel, lodging, and admission costs for both instructors and students, fostering deeper understanding and appreciation of art history through firsthand encounters with artworks directly relevant to course content.