AAMC Foundation Engagement Program for International Curators

Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC)
Foundation Engagement Program for International Curators

Applications are now open for the inaugural term of the AAMC
Foundation Engagement Program for International Curators, made
possible with major support from the Terra Foundation for American
Art.  The two-year Program will accept three non-US based curators
and three US Liaisons working on or having worked within exhibitions
and projects that explore historic American Art (ca. 1500-1980),
including painting; sculpture; works on paper, including prints,
drawing and photography; decorative arts; and excluding
architecture; design; and performance.

Applications are now open for International Awardees and US
Liaisons, and are due by October 15, 2016.

Through fostering international relationships between curators, the
Program aims to not only provide opportunities for professional
development and exchange within our field, but also to expand and
strengthen the international curatorial community and give primacy
to the curatorial voice in the international dialogue between museum
professionals.  The Program will be an active part of building
international partnerships, leading cross-border conversations, and
spearheading international representation within AAMC's membership
and AAMC Foundation's efforts.

The first year of the Program pairs an International Awardee with a
US Liaison for a direct partnership, during which time the pair will
conduct ongoing discussions on the area sought by the International
Awardee.  The Liaison will offer insight into the International
Awardee's desired focus of advancement, which could include
leadership, research, creating cross-border exhibitions, loan
development, understanding US fundraising models, marketing
initiatives, navigating galleries in the US, and so on.  The
International Awardee will also be part of AAMC's Curator's Circle
donor group, allowing for interaction with leaders at this level and
bringing their voice and experience to our supporters.

The second year of the Program provides the International Awardee
with a travel stipend and complimentary registration for AAMC and
AAMC Foundation's Annual Conference and Meeting.  Gathering together
on average 350 curators from around the country, AAMC's largest
annual event provides attendees with a unique opportunity to network
across borders, fields and institution type, while attending panels
and sessions on leading issues facing the profession.  Year two also
includes placement on an AAMC Committee to add another international
 within our leadership base, and to assist in advancing AAMC's
initiatives.  The Program will conclude with an International
Awardee-led webinar presented to the full AAMC membership on a topic
relevant to the Program or a current project of the individual
International Awardee.

Follow-up beyond the two years would continue with access to the
virtual chat space for current, past and incoming classes, an alumni
reception every other year and review of initial Program goals.

Visit the program page to learn more about the program's components,
and to download US Liaison and International Awardee application
forms

    <URL:https://artcurators.site-ym.com/page/GrantsTerra>

This Program is made possible through major support from the Terra
Foundation for American Art.  The Terra Foundation for American Art
is dedicated to fostering exploration, understanding, and enjoyment
of the visual arts of the United States for national and
international audiences.  Recognizing the importance of experiencing
original works of art, the foundation provides opportunities for
interaction and study, beginning with the presentation and growth of
its own art collection in Chicago.  To further cross-cultural
dialogue on American art, the foundation supports and collaborates
on innovative exhibitions, research, and educational programs.
Implicit in such activities is the belief that art has the potential
to both distinguish cultures and to unite them.

Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC)
and AAMC Foundation
174 East 80th Street
New York NY 10075
646-405-8059


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