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February 7, 2022

NetworkGetty Foundation : Grants for emerging and mid-career ICOM Members to attend ICOM Prague 2022

ICOM invites you to participate in the Getty 2022 international programme for emerging and mid-career professionals.

As part of its inclusive approach confirmed by its Strategic Plan, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) is committed to support approximately 25 young members from preferably Category 3 and 4 Countries to attend the 26th ICOM General Conference that will be held in 20-28 August 2022 in Prague, Czechia. The grantees will have the opportunity to make new contacts and develop their capacities and knowledge which they will be able later to share with colleagues in their home countries. ICOM is very grateful that these grants are made possible with support from the Getty Foundation.

Application deadline: 15 February 2022 at midnight (GMT+1)

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ICOM PRAGUE 2022

Now at its 26th edition, the triennial General Conference is one of the most significant global events dedicated to museums and its professionals. Since 1948, an ever-growing number of participants from all continents have been gathering to discuss and share ideas related to the topical issues facing museums. For the first time in ICOM’s history, ICOM Prague 2022 will explore a new hybrid conference format, providing participants from all over the world full remote access to the scientific programme of ICOM Prague 2022.

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The Getty Foundation 

The Getty Foundation fulfills the philanthropic mission of the Getty Trust by supporting individuals and institutions committed to advancing the greater understanding and preservation of the visual arts in Los Angeles and throughout the world. Through strategic grant initiatives, it strengthens art history as a global discipline, promotes the interdisciplinary practice of conservation, increases access to museum and archival collections, and develops current and future leaders in the visual arts. It carries out its work in collaboration with the other Getty Programs to ensure that they individually and collectively achieve maximum effect. Learn more about the Foundation’s support of professional organizations here.