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

Closed as of March 2024 (no longer accepting new proposals)

38 grants awarded to 31 institutions since 2018; typical award size not specified; active projects continue into 2025.

International initiative supporting conservation and structural care of canvas paintings through training, research, and collaborative grants.

No new proposals accepted; only existing projects are ongoing.

--- ## Description Conserving Canvas is an international grant initiative organized by the Getty Foundation, aimed at expanding knowledge and skills for the structural care of paintings on canvas. Launched in 2018, the program has provided funding for the training of conservators, conservation treatment of significant paintings, and the dissemination of research and best practices in canvas painting conservation. The initiative has fostered international collaboration, supported workshops and symposia, and contributed to the professional development of conservators globally. From 2023 to early 2024, the focus shifted primarily to hands-on training workshops, with only limited support for treatment projects that incorporated a significant educational component. As of March 2024, the initiative is no longer accepting new grant proposals, but projects already awarded will continue through 2025. The program has also generated a wide range of publications, videos, and resources that remain available to the public and the conservation community. --- ## Due Dates - No longer accepting new proposals (closed as of March 2024). - Active projects funded in previous cycles continue into 2025. --- ## Funding Amount - Since 2018, 38 grants have been awarded to 31 institutions across Europe, the United States, and Latin America. - Typical award size and duration are not specified publicly. - Funding supported both conservation treatment and professional development (primarily training workshops in later years). --- ## Eligibility - When open, eligible applicants included museums and institutions with significant collections of paintings on canvas, as well as professional development providers for conservators and curators. - As of March 2024, no new applications are being accepted. --- ## Application Process - The grant is currently closed to new applications. - Previously, applicants submitted proposals aligned with the initiative’s goals, often including a training or workshop component. - For reference on application procedures or for similar future opportunities, consult the [Getty Foundation Funding Opportunities](https://www.getty.edu/funding/opportunities/). --- ## Additional Information - The initiative has produced significant resources, including: - [Conserving Canvas: Edited Volume (2023)](https://www.getty.edu/publications/conserving-canvas/) - [Mist-Lining Handbook (English, 2022)](https://www.lulu.com/shop/joanna-strombek-and-kate-seymour/mist-lining-handbook/ebook/product-92w99r.html) - [Manual de Mist-Lining (En Español, 2023)](https://www.lulu.com/shop/joanna-strombek-and-kate-seymour-and-rodrigo-villalobos-and-maria-del-carmen-casas-p%C3%A9rez/manual-de-mist-lining-edici%C3%B3n-espa%C3%B1ol-2023/ebook/product-q66enz2.html?q=mist-lining&page=1&pageSize=4) - [Amsterdam Wax-Resin Project](https://www.uva.nl/en/discipline/conservation-and-restoration/research/research-projects/wax-resin/home.html) - [Conserving Canvas at The Courtauld Institute of Art and Royal Museums Greenwich](https://courtauld.ac.uk/research/conserving-canvas-project/) - [Video Series: Structural Treatments on Double-Sided Paintings](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMn7KvGuwoJ5graZH4mJqG-cIa2CFTtNZ) - See [Grants Awarded](https://www.getty.edu/projects/conserving-canvas/grants-awarded) for a list of funded projects and institutions. --- ## External Links - [Conserving Canvas Project Page](https://www.getty.edu/projects/conserving-canvas) - [Getty Foundation Funding Opportunities](https://www.getty.edu/funding/opportunities/) - [Getty Foundation Home](https://www.getty.edu/foundation) - [Conserving Canvas: Publications and Resources](https://www.getty.edu/projects/conserving-canvas#more-information) - [Getty Projects & Initiatives (Conservation)](https://www.getty.edu/projects?categories=conservation) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | General Info | [Getty Foundation Contact Page](https://www.getty.edu/about/contact) | | Email | visitorservices@getty.edu | | Phone | (310) 440-7300 |

Conserving Canvas - Getty Foundation

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