Detail, Howard Pyle (1853-1911); My hatred of him seemed suddenly to have taken to itself wings , 1890
Illustration for Harold Frederic’s “In the Valley” in Scribner’s Magazine v.8 (July 1890): 93 and in Harold Frederic, In the Valley (New York: Scribner’s, 1890) and in F. Hopkinson Smith, American Illustrations (New York: Scribner’s, 1892); Oil on board; Norman Rockwell Museum, gift of Lila Berle, NRM.2000.04
THE ROCKWELL CENTER FOR AMERICAN VISUAL STUDIES
The Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies at the Norman Rockwell Museum is the nation’s first research institute dedicated to the integrative study of American illustration and its impact in our world. The Rockwell Center’s goal is to enhance and support scholarship relating to this significant public art form, exploring the power of published images and their integral role in society, culture, and history, and the world of art―from the emergence of printed mass media in the mid nineteenth century to the innovations of digital media today.
ROCKWELL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Rockwell Center awards annual fellowships promoting the scholarly study of American illustration art to advance understanding of the role of published images in shaping and reflecting culture. Rockwell Center Fellowships are open to senior scholars, advanced graduate students, and museum professionals choosing to pursue research or projects in or relating to the subject field of illustration art from diverse academic perspectives, including but not limited to Art History, American Studies, Visual Culture Studies, and History.
SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Rockwell Center Fellowships are awarded on an annual basis to four recipients.
This fellowship may be used only during the year/twelve month period for which it is awarded. Recipients who have already received one of these fellowships may apply for another after a period of three years have elapsed. The term of these grants may be carried out in residence at the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Fellow’s home institution, or at another appropriate site.
- Fellowship Stipend: $1,500
- Fellowship Time Period: May 2, 2015 through May 2, 2016
- Application Deadline: February 8, 2016
- Upon completion of the Rockwell Center Fellowship grant period, Fellows will be invited to present a public lecture at the Norman Rockwell Museum. Fellows will be expected to provide a copy of their finished research and its subsequent publication for the Museum’s library and archives.
- The Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies will be credited as a supporter when a Fellow’s research is published.
ELIGILIBILITY: SENIOR FELLOW
Rockwell Center Senior Fellowships are intended for scholars with a distinguished publication record who hold a doctoral degree, or who possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment at the time of application. Senior Fellow applicants must:
- Offer a proposal for scholarly research focused on or relating to a topic about American illustration art or referencing published images. Although the topic may be historically and/or theoretically grounded, attention to the art object and/or image should be foremost. Projects must be object and/or culturally oriented, employing art historical or visual studies approaches.
- Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident at the time of application.
ELIGILIBILITY: DISSERTATION FELLOW
Rockwell Center Dissertation Fellowships are open to doctoral candidates who are currently working on dissertation research or writing in or relating to the field of American illustration art and visual studies. Dissertation Fellowship candidates must:
- Be a Ph.D. candidate in a department of art history, American studies, cultural studies, visual studies, or related field.
- Have a dissertation focused on a topic relating to American illustration art or referencing published images. Although the topic may be historically and/or theoretically grounded, attention to the art object and/or image should be foremost. Projects must be object and/or culturally oriented, employing art historical or visual studies approaches.
- Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident at the time of application.
ROCKWELL CENTER FELLOW APPLICANTS REQUIREMENTS
Applications must include:
- Completed application form(available at www.rcavs.org)
- Research proposal (up to five pages, double spaced)
- Research bibliography (up to two pages)
- Selected images
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letter of reference
Completed applications must be submitted to the Rockwell Center by email or mail to Stephanie Haboush Plunkett, Deputy Director/Chief Curator, Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies; Norman Rockwell Museum; 9 Glendale Road; P. O. Box 308; Stockbridge, MA 01262, or splunkett@nrm.org, no later than February 8, 2016. Notification will be sent by May 2, 2016.
Thank you, we look forward to receiving your proposal.