Brooks McNamara Publishing Subvention
The Brooks McNamara Publishing Subvention from the American Society for Theatre Research supports illustration costs for scholarly theatre and performance studies books.
Funder: American Society for Theatre Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $600; one-time award supporting illustration-related publication costs.
Summary: Supports scholars with costs related to securing, acquiring, or reproducing illustrations for books under contract in theatre and performance studies.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASTR members with a terminal degree and a book contract; preference to junior scholars.
Description
The Brooks McNamara Publishing Subvention is offered by the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) to assist scholars with the costs associated with securing rights to reproduce illustrations, acquiring images, or reproducing illustrations for books under contract for publication. Recognizing the importance of visual materials in theatre and performance studies, this subvention supports both print and electronic publications. The award is named in honor of Brooks Barry McNamara, a distinguished theatre historian, to help ensure scholarly works in the field are able to include necessary illustrative content.
