Conservation Grant - Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Conservation Grant supports conservators, curators, and museum or academic stakeholders in projects and research to preserve South American viceregal art and advance conservation knowledge and practice.
Funder: Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 annually across selected proposals; grants last one to two years
Summary: Supports conservation projects and research that preserve South American viceregal art and advance conservation knowledge and practice.
Key Information: Projects must include a preservation/conservation professional working individually or leading an interdisciplinary team.
Description
The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation Conservation Grant supports conservation projects and research focused on South American viceregal art. Funding is intended for conservators, curators, and other stakeholders working in museums or academic institutions. Supported activities include preventive conservation, restoration of artworks needing care, acquisition of laboratory equipment, and preservation or conservation workshops and symposia.
The program welcomes projects at any stage, from early planning and individual studies to advanced implementation. Its goal is to preserve historical artworks and safeguard viceregal South American heritage while advancing conservation theories, practices, and knowledge. Proposals should explain their contributions to the study of art of the Spanish Americas and to humanities research, education, or public programming. Sharing outcomes with conservation and art history audiences, local groups, and the wider community is integral to the program.
