[Getty Foundation](https://www.getty.edu/foundation)

Rolling

No fixed award size; grants vary depending on project scope and needs.

Supports international collaborations that advance art historical research and professional networks, with a focus on emerging regions and interdisciplinary exchange.

No annual deadline; proposals are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis.

--- ## Description Connecting Art Histories is an initiative by the Getty Foundation designed to strengthen the global field of art history through grants that foster sustained intellectual exchange across nations and regions. The program supports collaborative projects among art historians, adjacent scholars, arts professionals (such as curators, conservators, and artists), and those rooted in local cultural stewardship. Emphasis is placed on regions where economic or political barriers have historically limited scholarly collaboration, such as the Mediterranean Basin, Latin America, Asia, and East-Central Europe. Activities typically funded include immersive research seminars, virtual convenings, dissertation workshops, and graduate courses—particularly those that train early-career scholars and build professional networks. The initiative aims to advance a more adaptive, connected, and relevant discipline across diverse geographies and intellectual traditions. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no set annual deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - There is no fixed award size; funding levels are determined by the scope and needs of each project. - Over 80 grants have been awarded since 2009, with a focus on capacity-building and collaboration. --- ## Eligibility - Open to regional project teams that include: - Art historians - Scholars from adjacent disciplines - Arts professionals (curators, conservators, artists) - Individuals with expertise in local traditions and cultural stewardship - Projects should focus on regions where art history is an emerging discipline or where collaboration has been historically limited. - Early- and mid-career scholars are especially encouraged to participate. --- ## Application Process - There is no annual deadline; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. - Interested applicants should: 1. Review the descriptions of previously awarded grants ([see examples](https://www.getty.edu/projects/connecting-art-histories/grants-awarded)). 2. Submit an initial inquiry by email with: - A brief statement (max 300 words) outlining the intellectual framework of the proposed project, expected participants, and how it aligns with the initiative’s goals. 3. Use the subject line: "Connecting Art Histories" - Email inquiries to: [gettyfoundation@getty.edu](mailto:gettyfoundation@getty.edu) --- ## Additional Information - The initiative is active and evolving, with a continued focus on supporting interdisciplinary and international collaboration. - Previously funded projects and publications are showcased on the [Connecting Art Histories project page](https://www.getty.edu/projects/connecting-art-histories). - The program is particularly interested in proposals that open new possibilities for advancing art history in underrepresented or emerging contexts. --- ## External Links - [Connecting Art Histories Program Page](https://www.getty.edu/projects/connecting-art-histories) - [Getty Foundation Home](https://www.getty.edu/foundation) - [Grants Awarded (Examples)](https://www.getty.edu/projects/connecting-art-histories/grants-awarded) - [Contact Getty Foundation](https://www.getty.edu/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------|----------------------------------------------| | Email | [gettyfoundation@getty.edu](mailto:gettyfoundation@getty.edu) (for inquiries) | | Phone | (310) 440-7320 | | Address | 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685 | | General | [Contact form](https://www.getty.edu/about/contact) |

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