Supports research and exhibition planning on artistic and cultural exchanges between Southern California and the Pacific Rim for the Getty Foundation’s PST ART 2030 initiative.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (Letter of Inquiry) | September 1, 2026 (Full proposal for invited applicants)
Funding Amounts: Typical research grants: $25,000–$120,000 per project; amount based on proposed research needs
Summary: Supports research and exhibition planning on artistic and cultural exchanges between Southern California and the Pacific Rim, culminating in the 2030 PST ART initiative.
This grant opportunity, part of the Getty Foundation’s PST ART 2030 initiative, supports research and exhibition planning projects that explore artistic and cultural exchanges between Southern California and the Pacific Rim. The program encourages projects investigating the movement of people, materials, and ideas that have shaped the arts in Los Angeles and across Pacific Rim countries, with an emphasis on multidirectional exchange and transnational perspectives. The initiative is research-driven, responsive to Southern California’s diverse communities, and aims to generate new insights into art history and cultural exchange. Funded projects will contribute to a major region-wide art program scheduled for 2030.