By "contemporary visual art," we mean visual art made since World War II. Projects on post-WWII work in adjacent fields—architecture, design, film, theater/performance, sound, etc.—will only be considered if they directly and significantly engage the discourses and concerns of contemporary visual art. Projects with a pre-WWII component will only be considered if the project’s main focus is contemporary.
Guidelines
ABOUT
The Book category supports books at all stages of their development, from preliminary research through the completion of writing. To be funded, a book must promise to make a significant contribution to the field of contemporary art and to exemplify excellence in arts writing. Book grants typically range from $20,000 to $50,000, depending on the scope and needs of the project.
Applications will not be accepted for edited anthologies comprised of essays written by a number of different authors. In such cases, individual authors featured within a single volume may apply separately to the Articles category.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Book grant applicants must
- have been writing professionally on the contemporary visual arts on a regular basis for at least three years; OR
- have previously published a book with a reputable publisher; OR
- have completed a PhD dissertation.
Note: Projects based on PhD dissertations are not eligible.