Black Visual Arts Archives
This Getty Trust grant supports projects that preserve, digitize, and activate archival collections on Black visual arts in the U.S., fostering public engagement and new scholarship.
Funder: J. Paul Getty Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Inquiry submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Grants typically range from $100,000 to $300,000; multi-year funding possible.
Summary: Supports non-profits in surveying, processing, digitizing, and activating archival collections on Black visual arts in the U.S.
Key Information: Inquiry required before full application; open to libraries, museums, HBCUs, and community arts organizations.
Description
This initiative aims to expand awareness of Black artists’ contributions to American visual arts by supporting the stewardship and activation of archival collections. Grants fund projects that survey, process, and digitize archival materials, as well as the development of exhibitions, digital projects, and community events. The program also fosters a community of practice among grantees, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices in managing Black visual archives. The ultimate goal is to increase public engagement and enable new scholarship on the vital, often underrecognized achievements of Black artists in the United States.
