Building Networks
This Getty Trust grant funds organizations to connect art historians, conservators, and museum professionals from underrepresented countries with international experts through major conferences and knowledge exchange.
Funder: J. Paul Getty Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary; supports travel and participation in major international conferences for organizations serving art historians, conservators, and museum professionals.
Summary: Supports professional organizations in connecting art historians, conservators, and museum professionals from underrepresented countries with international experts through conference participation and knowledge exchange.
Key Information: By invitation only; primarily for organizations, not individuals.
Description
This grant program provides funding to professional organizations worldwide that serve art historians, conservators, and museum professionals. Its primary goal is to foster connections between practitioners from underrepresented countries and international experts through participation in major international conferences, forums, and symposia. The grant aims to enhance practical and theoretical knowledge, encourage the exchange of expertise, and enable recipients to bring new skills and insights back to their local communities. Ultimately, the program supports training, education, and mentorship in art history, conservation, and museum fields globally.
