From the Art Libraries Society of North America

The Sotheby’s Institute of Art Research Award subcommittee of the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) welcomes nominations by its members to recognize excellence in a student paper or digital art history project on a topic relevant to collecting or the art market. Topics may include but will not be limited to the sale, collecting and provenance of artworks, historical or contemporary factors and trends that affect the business of art and connoisseurship. This award presents a unique opportunity to inspire and recognize a deserving student while also promoting the creative use of art scholarship and information resources.

One exemplary paper or digital art history project will be chosen to receive the Sotheby’s Institute of Art Research Award, to be presented and announced in March 2016 at the ARLIS/NA + VRA Joint conference.

Award Details

• $3,000.00 award to the student authoring the paper.
• $2,000.00 award to the sponsoring library.
• Up to $1000 travel support for the student and/or sponsoring library member’s attendance at the ARLIS/NA+VRA 3rd Joint Conference in Seattle, WA. This amount may be used to reimburse travel expenses, but will not apply to meals, tours, or other costs.
• Opportunity to present the SIA Award paper at the conference as part of the New Voices Panel.
• The SIA Award paper will be published in Art Documentation at the discretion of ARLIS/NA Art Documentation editor.

For detailed information about the Sotheby’s Institute of Art Research Award and nomination instructions please see the ARLIS/NA website.

Please direct questions about the award to Samantha Deutch, Chair, Sotheby’s Institute of Art Research Award Sub-Committee, ARLIS/NA, at deutch@frick.org

The deadline for applications is January 15, 2016.