History of Art Grants - Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Supports scholarly research, documentation, exhibitions, and professional development advancing knowledge of European art and architecture from antiquity to the early 19th century.
Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Due Dates: March 1, 2026 (LOI, Spring) | April 1, 2026 (Full application, invited, Spring) | September 1, 2026 (LOI, Fall) | October 1, 2026 (Full application, invited, Fall)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; typical awards range from $10,000–$100,000 for projects of up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports scholarly projects that advance understanding of European art and architecture from antiquity to the early 19th century, including research, exhibitions, publications, and museum professional development.
Description
The History of Art Grants program from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation supports scholarly initiatives that enhance the appreciation and understanding of European art and architecture from antiquity through the early 19th century. The program funds a broad range of activities, including archival projects, scholarly databases, documentation efforts, museum exhibitions, publications, photographic campaigns, scholarly catalogues, and technical or scientific studies. It also supports knowledge-sharing among art historians—such as international exchanges, conferences, symposia, consultations, and professional events—as well as mentored professional development opportunities in art museums, with a focus on collaboration between educators and curators. As of August 2025, the Digital Art History and Interpretive Fellowships for Art Museums programs have been integrated into this grant.
