SAMUEL H. KRESS FOUNDATION

SAMUEL H. KRESS Foundation devotes its resources to advancing the history, conservation, and enjoyment of the vast heritage of European art,architecture, and archaeology from antiquity to the 19th century.

Aims

Its aim is to sponsor art programmes that focus upon: the display and conservation of works of European art and architecture in museums and in the field,  concentrating upon original context; the advancement of European art history and conservation through academic resources, publications, and conferences; and the  development of the professional expertise of art historians and conservators through Kress Fellowships.

Funding Programme

History of Art

This programme area supports scholarly projects that will enhance the appreciation and understanding of European art and architecture.

Application guidelines at: http://www.kressfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/grants/Grants_History_Art.pdf

Conservation

The Conservation programme supports the professional practice of art conservation.

Application guidelines at: http://www.kressfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/grants/Grants_Conservation.pdf

Digital Resources

This programme supports the creation of important online resources in art history, including both textual and visual resources. Key interests include digitization of core  art history photographic archives and primary textual sources. The programme further supports efforts to integrate new technologies into the practice of art history, including classroom applications and online publishing.

Application guidelines at: http://www.kressfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/grants/Grants_Digital_Resources.pdf

Responsive Grants

This programme supports projects that advance the mission of the Foundation but fall outside our three main programmematic areas.

Application guidelines at: http://www.kressfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/grants/Grants_Responsive.pdf

Contact Information

Address: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
174 East 80th Street
New York, NY 10075
Tel: 212.861.4993
Fax: 212.628.3146
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Website: www.kressfoundation.org/

Source: FUND HUNT