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Support is available to museums in Southern California for the collaborative research and planning of scholarly exhibitions related to the history of postwar art in the Los Angeles area, as part of a city-wide series of exhibitions scheduled to open between September 2011 and June 2012.
Background
On the Record: Art in L.A. 1945-1980 is a special initiative undertaken by the Getty Foundation and the Getty Research Institute to document and preserve the history of postwar art in Southern California. The initiative began with Foundation support for surveys fo archival holdings at 22 local museums, universities, and libraries, as well as those of key dealers, critics, and other individuals. Subsequent surveys focused on Latino and African American art in Southern California. Building on the results of the surveys, the Foundation provided On the Record Archival Grants to enable local institutions to arrange and describe their archivals collections related to the On the Record initiative and to make them accessible to scholars, staff, and the general public. On the Record Exhibition Research and Planning Grants represent the next phase of the initiative, which will result in city-wide series of exhibitions.
For its part, the Getty Research Institute is conducting an extensive cycle of oral histories to document the experiences of key figures from of the postwar art scene and presenting a series of public programs related to On the Record. The Research Institute's Special Collections have also been active in acquiring related collections, such as the archive of architectural photographer Julius Schulman, the Long Beach Museum of Art Video Archive, and the archive of the magazine High Performance magazine. For more information on the Research Institutes collections and programs, visit We invite you to visit www.getty.edu/research
Eligibility
Nonprofit institutions in Southern California interested in planning exhibitions relevant to the history of art in the Los Angeles area during the postwar period are eligible to apply for On the Record Exhibition Research and Planning Grants. Exhibitions need not focus exclusively on Southern California; projects with substantial comparative dimensions are also welcome. Exhibitions should be scheduled to open between September 2011 and June 2012 to coincide with a series of city-wide exhibitions and events related to On the Record.
Support is available for teams of scholars, curators, and other experts to develop exhibition concepts, themes, checklists, and publications. Project teams will be expected to produce significant original research based on on archival materials, many of which are now being made available through the On the Record Archival Grants. Eligible costs may include salary replacement for team members; travel expenses; research assistance; graduate students stipends; and research materials such as photographs. Support is not available for the actual costs of mounting exhibits.
Grants may range from $50,000 to to $250,000, depending on the scope of the proposed project.
Preliminary Procedures
The first step in applying for an On the Record Exhibition Research and Planning Grant is to submit a preliminary letter of inquiry to determine eligibility. The letter (maximum two pages) should include the following:
- a brief description of the proposed exhibition topic and its relevance to the history of postwar art in the Los Angeles area;
- a brief description of the research to be conducted and the archival sources to be used (if known);
- 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 of the nonprofit, charitable, or tax-exempt status of the applicant organization.
Application Availability and Deadline
Preliminary letters of inquiry for On the Record Exhibition Research and Planning Grants should be submitted as soon as possible, but must be received by April 15, 2008.
If a project described in a preliminary letter is eligible for consideration, the organization will be invited to apply and will be sent the necessary application instructions. Full applications must be received by June 15, 2008.
Inquiries
Please address inquiries to:
Attn: On the Record Exhibition Research and Planning 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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