Brooks McNamara Publishing Subvention
Supports illustration costs for books in theatre and performance studies to enhance published research with visual materials.
Funder: American Society for Theatre Research
Due Dates: July 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $600 as an honorarium; single-year, one-time award.
Summary: Supports illustration-related costs for books under contract in theatre and performance studies, including electronic publications.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASTR members with a book contract; preference given to junior scholars.
Description
The Brooks McNamara Publishing Subvention is designed to assist scholars in theatre and performance studies with the costs of securing rights, acquiring, and reproducing illustrations for books under contract for publication. Both print and electronic publications are eligible. The award aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of published research by supporting the inclusion of visual materials, which often incur substantial expenses.
