Garage Museum Field Research Programme
About this opportunity
The Garage Museum's Field Research programme supports researchers and writers investigating contemporary art practices in Russia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. The programme provides research grants, travel funding, and publication support, contributing to the documentation and critical analysis of art from these underrepresented regions.
Application tips
Your research proposal should address a gap in knowledge about contemporary art practices in the target regions. The programme values both scholarly and journalistic approaches.
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