GRANTS OFFERED BY THE KRESS FOUNDATION

THE CARE AND PRESENTATION OF EUROPEAN ART

OLD MASTERS IN CONTEXT

Key elements:

• The purpose of the program is to promote a greater understanding of European art from antiquity to the early l9th century in regard to the context for which it was originally created and/or the means by which it was made.

• The central feature of every grant will be an expanded presentation to the public of one or more works of European art in the permanent collections of museums and other public institutions in the United States through interpretation of original context and/or structure and materials. When possible, the projects should include works of art in the Kress Collection. Forms of interpretation will involve the work(s) of art, and may include special exhibitions, reconstructions, conferences, lectures, workshops, performance, video, film, publication, and advanced technology. (Comparative objects are not limited to American collections.)

• The project is developed as a collaboration among curators, scholars, and conservators (as appropriate), and typically reaches beyond the resources of a single institution. Professionals from other arenas, such as music, theatre, religion, or food preparation may also be engaged.

• When practicable, the project is shared by two or more institutions (museums, universities, conservation facilities, etc.).

Competitive grants will be offered for two phases.

• Planning grants of up to $ 10,000 to enable the proposers to identify other partners and to define the scope of the future project.

• Implementation grants of up to $ 100,000, which in some cases may include a matching component.

• Applications must conform to the Guidelines.