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Application deadline: Jan 15, 2012Terra Foundation Grants, Prize and Summer Residencies[1] American Art Publication Grants[2] Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Travel Grants to the US[3] International Essay Prize for American Art[4] Summer Residency in Giverny, France[5] Visiting Senior Artists and Scholars in Giverny, France[1]Terra Foundation for American Art Publication GrantsPUBLICATION GRANTS [NEW AREA OF FUNDING]These grants provide support for publication projects on historicalAmerican art (circa 1500–1980) that make a significant contribution toscholarship and have an international dimension. “Internationaldimension” varies by project, but includes translations of importanttexts on American art; publications that are written by non-U.S.scholars or that have a significant number of non-U.S. contributors;and publications with a focused thesis exploring American art in aninternational context. Applications are judged competitively on anannual basis; projects must be under contract for publication. Booksmay receive a grant up to $30,000; articles may receive a grant up to$3,000. For more information, please visitterraamericanart.org/grants/publication.APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012[2]Terra Foundation Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Travel Grants tothe United States[ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW FROM CANDIDATES WORLDWIDE]These grants provide funding for doctoral students and postdoctoralscholars outside the United States to travel to the United States forresearch on topics concerning American art and visual culture prior to1980. Six to nine grants are awarded annually: up to $6,000 fordoctoral students and up to $9,000 for postdoctoral scholars (those whoreceived their degree within ten years of the application deadline).New this year: applications should be submitted directly to the TerraFoundation. For more information, please visitterraamericanart.org/scholarship/fellowships.APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012[3]Terra Foundation International Essay Prize for American Art,Smithsonian American Art MuseumThe Terra Foundation for American Art International Essay Prizerecognizes excellent scholarship in the field of historical Americanart (circa 1500–1980) by a non-U.S. scholar. The winning manuscriptsubmission should advance understanding of American art and demonstratenew findings and original perspectives. It will be translated andpublished in American Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum’sscholarly journal, which will also cover the cost of image rights andreproductions; its author will receive a $500 award. Essays should besubmitted by email to terraessayprize@si.edu. For more informationregarding essay requirements and format for submission, please visitamericanart.si.edu/research/awards/terra.APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012[4]Terra Foundation Summer Residency in Giverny, France[ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW FROM CANDIDATES WORLDWIDE]The annual Terra Summer Residency in Giverny, France, provides artistsand scholars with the opportunity to pursue individual work within aframework of interdisciplinary exchange and dialogue. This year’sprogram, from June 18 – August 12, 2012, offers ten fellowships topredoctoral students at an advanced stage of research and writing onAmerican art and visual culture prior to 1980 and to artists who havecompleted their studies at the master’s level. Candidates must benominated by a professor at an academic institution and must submit anapplication and supporting documents. Fellows are awarded a stipend of$5,000 (artists receive an additional $300 for the purchase ofmaterials). For more information, please visitterraamericanart.org/scholarship/fellowships/APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012[5]Terra Foundation Visiting Senior Artists and Scholars at the TerraSummer Residency in Giverny, France[POSITIONS NOW FILLED BY APPLICATION]The annual Terra Summer Residency in Giverny, France, provides artistsand scholars with the opportunity to pursue individual work within aframework of interdisciplinary exchange and dialogue. This year’sprogram from June 18 – August 12, 2012, calls on senior artists andscholars to mentor emerging artists and predoctoral scholars. Fourpositions are available for a short term residency period (from two tothree weeks). During their stay, the visiting senior artists andscholars will give a seminar to the fellows on a subject of theirchoice and counsel fellows. They will also have time to devote to theirown work. Candidates must submit an application form together with acurriculum vitae and letter of motivation. Visiting senior artists andscholars are paid an honorarium commensurate with their length of stay.For more information, please visitterraamericanart.org/scholarship/fellowships/APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012