The purpose of this program is to help shape and sustain art history and conservation as dynamic and rigorous disciplines by supporting art museums, conservation centers, research institutes, graduate programs, and related institutions, with an emphasis on training, collaboration, and knowledge networks. Awards are intended to strengthen fundamental and innovative work in the following four primary areas: Curatorial initiativesArt conservation and conservation scienceArt museums
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
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The purpose of this program is to help shape and sustain art history and conservation as dynamic and rigorous disciplines by supporting art museums, conservation centers, research institutes, graduate programs, and related institutions, with an emphasis on training, collaboration, and knowledge networks. Awards are intended to strengthen fundamental and innovative work in the following four primary areas:
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- Organization: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
- Type: Foundation Grant
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