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

No further application rounds; funding concluded in 2024

Typical awards ranged from several thousand dollars up to over $1 million per project; 69 grants awarded for 67 projects

Supported curators of prints and drawings to enhance expertise and engage contemporary audiences with graphic arts collections worldwide.

Grantmaking for this initiative has ended; no new applications are being accepted.

--- ## Description The initiative supported by the Getty Foundation aimed to strengthen the field of prints and drawings curatorship by providing funding, fellowships, and professional development opportunities. Launched in 2018, the project focused on preserving traditional curatorial skills while encouraging innovation in making graphic arts collections accessible and relevant to modern audiences. Activities included support for exhibitions, publications, digital projects, workshops, and international seminars, with a global reach spanning the United States, Europe, India, and Latin America. --- ## Due Dates - Grantmaking for this initiative concluded in 2024. - No new application cycles are planned. --- ## Funding Amount - Individual project awards ranged from several thousand dollars to over $1 million. - Over 30 exhibitions, digital projects, and gallery interactives were supported. - 69 grants were awarded for 67 projects since 2018. --- ## Eligibility - Past eligibility included museums, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations engaged with prints and drawings collections. - International organizations were eligible. - Grants were not awarded to individual artists for creation of new artworks. - All current and future funding for this initiative has ceased. --- ## Application Process - The Paper Project operated via annual open application rounds (2018–2023). - Application requirements included a project proposal, budget, and supporting materials. - The final round of grants was awarded in 2024; no further applications are accepted. --- ## Additional Information - Supported activities included: - Professional development workshops and seminars. - Curatorial fellowships. - Funding for exhibitions, digital resources, and publications. - The initiative increased visibility and expertise for curators and promoted access to graphic arts collections. - Projects funded will continue through 2025, but no new funding is available. --- ## External Links - [Getty Foundation – The Paper Project](https://www.getty.edu/projects/paper-project) - [List of Grants Awarded](https://www.getty.edu/projects/paper-project/grants-awarded) - [Getty Foundation Funding Areas](https://www.getty.edu/foundation/funding-areas/) - [Getty Foundation Grant FAQs](https://www.getty.edu/foundation/faqs) - [Getty Foundation Funding Opportunities](https://www.getty.edu/funding/opportunities) - [Getty Foundation Grants Database](https://www.getty.edu/foundation/grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Email | Phone | More Info | |----------------------|----------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | thepaperproject@getty.edu | (310) 440-7300 | [Getty Foundation Contact Page](https://www.getty.edu/about/contact) | | Foundation Inquiries | gettyfoundation@getty.edu | (310) 440-7300 | |

The Paper Project

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