Conserving Canvas - Getty Foundation
Forecasted
Getty Foundation's Conserving Canvas grant supports international research, training, and innovation in the conservation and structural care of paintings on canvas.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards USD $50,000–$250,000; project duration 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports international training, research, and innovation in the conservation of paintings on canvas.
Key Information: Program is not currently open; next submission round anticipated March 2026.
Description
Conserving Canvas is an international grant initiative from the Getty Foundation aimed at advancing the conservation of paintings on canvas—an essential element in safeguarding global cultural heritage. The program funds specialized training, dissemination of current information, and scientific research focused on the structural care of canvas paintings. Since 2018, Conserving Canvas has enabled significant conservation treatments, fostered international collaboration, and built a global network of professionals equipped with state-of-the-art methods and techniques for canvas conservation. The program has supported museum conservation projects, professional development workshops, and research that strengthens the field of painting conservation worldwide.
