Research Grants: DARTS Grant
Decorative Arts Trust
Funding Amount
US $500 - US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Recognizing the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on research travel, recipients are expected to complete the stated research project as conditions allow.
- Grant funding is provided once travel is complete, at which time recipients are required to submit a 500-word report that details the scope of the research and the impact upon their thesis or dissertation project as well as high-resolution images of the objects or historic sites examined during…
- The Trust selects some reports for inclusion in The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust and the Decorative Arts Trust Bulletin.
Overview
The Decorative Arts Trust offers the DARTS Grant to support graduate students researching decorative arts topics related to objects and collections on the West Coast. Since 2003, grants between $500 and $1,000 have been awarded, promoting diversity in American decorative arts studies. Recipients must submit a report post-travel detailing their research impact. This initiative underscores the Trust's commitment to fostering appreciation and scholarship in decorative arts.
Decorative Arts Trust
Exchanging information through domestic and international programming;Collaborating and partnering with museums and preservation organizations; andUnderwriting internships, research grants, and scholarships for graduate students and young professionals.
Sponsored by the Decorative Arts Society of Orange County, these grants are given to students pursuing a topic based on objects, collections, crafts, or designers located on the West Coast or students enrolled at a West Coast-based graduate program.
Eligibility
Recognizing the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on research travel, recipients are expected to complete the stated research project as conditions allow. Grant funding is provided once travel is complete, at which time recipients are required to submit a 500-word report that details the scope of the research and the impact upon their thesis or dissertation project as well as high-resolution images of the objects or historic sites examined during their travels. The Trust selects some reports for inclusion in The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust and the Decorative Arts Trust Bulletin.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Humanities
- Arts
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