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Support is available for the conservation treatment of works of art of outstanding artistic significance that are part of a museum's permanent collection. Projects will only be eligible and competitive if they extend beyond the proposed treatment to include a significant interdisciplinary research component. Projects that reveal new information regarding materials, manufacture, or historic context are particularly encouraged.
Conservation treatment proposals may include support for scientific examination and research as part of the project. Museums may also apply jointly for scientific examination and research, as long as the project is designed to result in treatment protocols for objects in their collections.
All proposals for conservation treatment and research must include a plan to disseminate findings. Projects are strongly encouraged that incorporate training opportunities for museum staff or conservation interns.
Eligibility
Museums and other nonprofit institutions are eligible to apply. Eligible expenses include funds to hire consultant conservation specialists or scholars, or to create a substitute position that would release staff members to undertake the proposed treatment or research. Additional expenses directly related to the project, including laboratory and materials costs, travel costs, and limited publication costs, are also eligible.
Grants in this category normally do not support the conservation of works in preparation for temporary or traveling exhibitions.
Preliminary Procedures
The first step in applying for a Conservation of Works of Art Grant is to submit a preliminary letter of inquiry to determine eligibility. The letter (maximum three pages)should include the following:
- A short description of the history, significance and current condition of the proposed collection(s);
- A brief description of the proposed project;
- A brief description of the qualifications of the personnel who will be involved in the project;
- An estimate of the amount of financial support to be requested from the Getty Foundation; and
- A brief explanation on the nonprofit, charitable, or tax-exempt status of the applicant organization.
If the project is eligible for consideration, the organization will be asked to submit a formal application and will be sent the necessary application instructions.
Inquiries
Please address inquiries to:
Attn: Conservation of Works of Art Grants
The Getty Foundation
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685
U.S.A.
Phone: 310.440.7320
Fax (inquiries only): 310.440.7703
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