[College Art Association](https://www.collegeart.org)

April 25, 2026

Covers CAA membership, conference registration, travel, hotel, and per diem for ~15 international scholars

Supports international art historians, curators, and visual arts professionals to attend the CAA Annual Conference and foster global scholarly exchange.

Excludes applicants from the US, Western Europe, Israel, and Australia; English proficiency and US visa eligibility required.

--- ## Description The CAA-Getty International Program, funded by the Getty Foundation and administered by the College Art Association (CAA), provides comprehensive support for art historians, museum curators, and visual arts professionals from countries underrepresented in CAA membership to attend the CAA Annual Conference in the United States. The program aims to diversify the CAA’s international presence, foster cross-cultural scholarly exchange, and build global networks among visual arts professionals. Grantees participate in a preconference colloquium, conference sessions, workshops, museum visits, and professional development events, and many go on to collaborate on international projects and become CAA ambassadors in their home countries. --- ## Due Dates - April 25, 2026: Application deadline — submit your paper via the CAA Annual Conference (CAA 114th) individual presentation proposal form and click APPLY NOW to begin the CAA‑Getty International Program application process --- ## Funding Amount - Approximately 15 grantees are selected each cycle. - Award includes: - One-year CAA membership - Conference registration - Travel expenses (international airfare) - Hotel accommodations - Per diem for meals and incidentals - Funding is intended to fully offset the costs of conference participation for selected international scholars. --- ## Eligibility - Open to practicing art historians, museum curators, and visual arts professionals working **outside of North America**. - Applicants **must not** be from the United States, Western Europe, Israel, or Australia. - Applicants who have received significant funding from American foundations or research institutes to attend conferences or residencies in the US are **ineligible**. - English language proficiency and ability to obtain a US visa are required. - Applicants do **not** need to be current CAA members. - Both new applicants and alumni may apply. --- ## Application Process - Submit an individual presentation proposal for the CAA 114th Annual Conference using the official form. - Indicate your interest in participating in the CAA-Getty International Program during the submission process. - Create a temporary CAA account number [here](https://account.collegeart.org/Membership/Join) before applying. - Click the "APPLY NOW" button on the program page and complete all required materials by the deadline. - Frequently asked questions are addressed [here](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/support-grants/caa-getty-international-program/faq). - For additional questions, contact the program director listed below. --- ## Additional Information - The program has supported over 179 scholars from 61 countries since its inception. - Participation includes a preconference colloquium, a week of professional activities, and opportunities for ongoing collaboration. - Grantees often become ambassadors for CAA in their home countries, sharing knowledge and expanding international networks. - The program is highly competitive, with an emphasis on applicants from countries and regions underrepresented in CAA’s membership. --- ## External Links - [CAA-Getty International Program Overview](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/support-grants/caa-getty-international-program) - [CAA Annual Conference Information](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/conference/conference2026) - [CAA-Getty International Program FAQ](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/support-grants/caa-getty-international-program/faq) - [Create CAA Account (required for application)](https://account.collegeart.org/Membership/Join) - [History and Alumni of the Program](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/international/getty-10-year) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |----------------|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Cali Buckley | Director, CAA-Getty International Program | cbuckley@collegeart.org | | General Inquiries | College Art Association | info@collegeart.org | | Phone | College Art Association | 212-691-1051 | For program-specific questions, contact Cali Buckley. For general conference or membership questions, use the general CAA contact information.

CAA-Getty International Program

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