Conservation Grant - Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Conservation Grant supports conservators, curators, museums, and academic institutions in conservation, restoration, and research projects to preserve South American viceregal art and its heritage.
Funder: Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Application deadline) | April 2027 (Notification no later than)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 annually across selected proposals; grants last one to two years
Summary: Supports conservation, restoration, and research projects that preserve South American viceregal art and safeguard its heritage.
Key Information: Each project must include a preservation or conservation professional working individually or leading an interdisciplinary team.
Description
The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation Conservation Grant supports conservation projects and research initiatives focused on South American viceregal art. It funds preventive conservation, restoration of artworks needing care, laboratory equipment, and preservation or conservation workshops and symposia. Projects may range from early planning and individual studies to advanced implementation, with the goal of preserving historical artworks and safeguarding this heritage.
An international jury of experts selects proposals with the potential to contribute significantly to preservation and conservation. The program emphasizes connections to existing work, advances in conservation knowledge and practice, and contributions to humanities research, education, or public programming. International applicants, particularly those from Latin America, are strongly encouraged to apply. Grantees are expected to disseminate their results throughout conservation and art history, including to local groups and the wider community.
