Catalogues Raisonnés (Ernst von Siemens Art Foundation)
Funding for the compilation of catalogues raisonnés of historical artists, provided that the works are predominantly held in public institutions and the project is supported there.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding the creation of scholarly catalogues raisonnés of historical artists whose works are predominantly held in public collections.
Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Applicant is a public institution
- Works of a historical artist are predominantly held in public collections
Documents required for application
- Cover letter
- Description of the collection and concept of the collection catalog
- Information about the scientific editors
- Schedule
- Cost and financing plan with publishing offers
Description
The “catalogues raisonnés” of the Ernst von Siemens Art Foundation offer nationwide funding opportunities for public institutions and non-profit cultural organizations dedicated to the scholarly study of historical artists. The aim of the grants is to produce comprehensive catalogues raisonnés for artists whose holdings are predominantly in public collections and are professionally managed there. The funding supports the conception and documentation of these inventory catalogues, thereby making a valuable contribution to art historical research and the sustainable accessibility of cultural heritage in Germany.
Eligible to apply are all public institutions responsible for the holdings of a historical artist in public collections and undertaking the scholarly processing. Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis in the form of a complete PDF document. Required documents include a cover letter, an inventory description with catalogue concept, proof of the scholarly personnel involved, a realistic timeline, as well as a detailed cost and financing plan including publishing offers. The Ernst von Siemens Art Foundation reviews the applications in accordance with its funding guidelines and thus sustainably supports the documentation and research of significant artists’ works.
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