The Kress Foundation History of Art Grants Program

The History of Art program supports scholarly projects that will enhance the appreciation and understanding of European art and architecture. Grants are awarded to projects that create and disseminate specialized knowledge, including archival projects, development, and dissemination of scholarly databases, documentation projects, museum exhibitions and publications, photographic campaigns, scholarly catalogs and publications, and technical and scientific studies.

Supports scholarly projects that will enhance the understanding and appreciation of European art and architecture.Grants are awarded to non-profit institutions with 501(c) 3 status, based in the United States, including supporting foundations of European institutions. These are competitive grants. Please see "Past Grants" and "Annual Reports" for past awards and typical levels of funding and review our Grants FAQs for answers to common application questions.In addition to submitting printed materials, applicants must include a CD containing a complete set of the application materials. Restricted to pre-doctoral candidates in the history of art and related disciplines (such as archeology, architecture, or classics). Nominees must be U.S. citizens or individuals matriculated at an American university. Dissertation research must focus on European art from antiquity to the early 19th century. Candidates must be nominated by their academic department.Application deadlines are January 15, April 1 and October 1 For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.