Bank of America Art Conservation Project
HOW TO APPLY
The grant application process is three-part:
1. By submitting a formal proposal to B a nk of America, prospective applicants acknowledge and confirm that
they have read and acknowledged the Terms and Conditions.
2. Applicants should complete and submit the proposal to: art.conservation@bankofamerica.com.
All proposals must be submitted by March 15, 2015 to be considered for funding.
3. Proposals undergo a review process by the Bank of America Art Conservation Project and the final funding
decision is made by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc.
CRITERIA
Museums and cultural institutions are invited to apply for a grant to conserve works of art that meet the
following criteria:
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Significant to the cultural heritage of the country or region, or important to the history of art
On view to the public (and/or will be on view once conservation is complete)
Paintings, works on paper, photographs, sculpture, architectural or archeological pieces, tapestries or works of
decorative or applied art that are in danger of degeneration
PROPOSAL
Proposals must be written in English and follow the structure outlined below. Please note that you must use this
format and supply all requested content for your application to be considered.
1. Brief description of the organization including its history, mission, and objectives
2. Project Overview:
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Description of the project and how it relates to organization’s goals
An overview of the conservation effort
Timetable and work plan for implementation, including dates for beginning and end of project
(project should be completed within one year of start date)
Plans for evaluating the project, criteria for success
3. Collateral and publicity material
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Print-ready high-resolution images (.JPG or .TIFF that are at least 8x10 inches at 300 dpi) of the work or
selection of works. Images must be approved by your institution for publication.
Approved conservation project summary (about 200-250 words) for possible use in publication and/or online.
This summary must be approved by your institution and ready for publication. While all efforts will be made
to allow for review of collateral or other publication material, deadlines may not allow time for review.
Sample summary below (passage should provide brief history of the work, information about the artist at the
time the work was created, and information about the conservation process.)
For additional examples, please go to :http://museums.bankofamerica.com/arts/GrantRecipients
Musée d’Orsay, Paris
Gustave Courbet (French, 1819–1877)
L’Atelier du peintre. Allégorie réelle déterminant une phase de sept années de ma vie artistique et morale (The Painter’s
Studio: A Real Allegory Summing Up Seven Years of my Artistic and Moral Life), 1854/55
Oil on canvas
142” x 235” (361 x 598 cm)
Through his powerful realism, Courbet became a pioneering figure in the history of Modernism. Courbet was 36 years
old when he exhibited his masterpiece, The Painter’s Studio, and in some respects it was the climax of his career. In
1855, this monumental work was rejected by the jury of the Exposition Universelle. Courbet retaliated by mounting his
own exhibition in his Pavilion of Realism, built within sight of the official venue, where he displayed, among more than
forty other works, The Painter’s Studio. The meaning of Courbet’s unfinished painting remains enigmatic: The figures
on the left suggest the various social types that appear in Courbet’s canvases, while on the right Courbet portrays his
friends and supporters. The artist placed himself at the center of this universe, paradoxically painting a landscape
within the confines of his studio.
Conservation of this historic canvas has begun with scientific imaging by the laboratory of the Centre de Recherche et
de Restauration des Musées de France. The painting has a very yellow and thick varnish that must be removed, as well
as deformations and tears. The entire restoration will be carried out in situ, visible to the public. In this way, visitors
will be able to explore the restoration process.
4. Itemized Project Budget (in local currency or $US) with narrative and details, including the following:
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Total project cost including detailed direct and indirect expenses broken down into the relevant categories
Amount of funds requested and their proposed use
Other funding or sponsorships previously awarded, pending or being considered for this conservation project
5. Participants
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The names and affiliations of individuals involved in the proposed conservation project
CV for the principal Conservator
PROPOSAL REVIEW PROCESS
Following submission, proposals go through the review process outlined below:
The Bank of America Art Conservation Project may contact the applicant to clarify any questions regarding the
proposal, request any additional information, and discuss any special needs or circumstances that may exist.
Proposals may also be presented to the Bank of America Art Conservation Project Advisors for review
and recommendation.
After review, final decision as to whether a grant shall be awarded is made by the Bank of America Charitable
Foundation, Inc.
NOTIFICATION
The Bank of America Art Conservation Project will notify the organization of a decision by telephone, email or by
mail approximately 6-8 weeks after the established submission deadline.
GRANT PROCESS
If selected, the recipient will be instructed to apply for a grant from the Bank of America Foundation.
In order to receive funding, the recipient must provide reports and information, as requested, to Bank of
America Foundation or its designated partner to complete the grant process.