The Paper Project - Getty Foundation
The Getty Foundation's Paper Project advanced curatorial skills and innovation in prints and drawings, supporting exhibitions, research, and professional development worldwide.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates: Final round: 2024 (funding now concluded)
Funding Amounts: Typically $25,000–$100,000 per project; over $1 million awarded annually in recent cycles
Summary: Supports curators of prints and drawings in developing skills and innovative approaches to engage audiences with graphic arts collections.
Key Information: Grantmaking for The Paper Project ended in 2024; no new applications are being accepted.
Description
The Paper Project was an initiative of the Getty Foundation to support curators of prints and drawings as they adapt to the evolving needs of contemporary museums. The program aimed both to preserve traditional curatorial skills and to foster innovative strategies for making graphic arts collections accessible and relevant for 21st-century audiences. Since its launch in 2018, the initiative funded fellowships, curatorial projects, professional development workshops, and seminars, resulting in increased visibility and recognition for curators, new exhibitions, publications, and international professional exchanges. Over its tenure, the program awarded 69 grants for 67 projects across the United States, Europe, India, and Latin America.
