Summer Course for the Study of the Arts in Flanders ‘Medieval and Renaissance Sculpture’
This year, we are taking part in the coördination of the Summer Course for the Study of the Arts in Flanders. From 23 June until 3 July 2024, this Summer Course brings a select group of 18 young researchers to Flanders. During this intensive 11-day programme of lectures, discussions, and visits, they are immersed in medieval and renaissance sculpture. As a participant, this provides you with a clear insight into the Flemish art collections from the period at hand, as well as into the current state of research on the topic.
Programme
This sculptural road trip will take you to museums, archives, churches, research institutes and restoration studios, for a programme with guided visits, workshops, lectures and discussions with experts in the field. During this course, excursions will be made to Leuven, Antwerp, Brussels, Bruges, Mechelen, Breda, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Liège, Aachen, Geel, Zuurbemde, Zoutleeuw.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for this summer course, you have a master's degree or are PhD student, junior curator or restorer with a focus on medieval and/or renaissance sculpture. The master's degree was earned maximum 10 years ago.
Practical information
This course takes place from 23 June until 3 July 2024, and is held in English.
The participation fee of the Summer Course is fixed at €1302 (including VAT) per person. The fee includes the full 11-day programme, 10 overnight hotel stays in a single-occupancy room, all transportation within the programme, all entry tickets, two receptions, five lunches and five dinners. Not included in the participation fee is the transport to and from Belgium.
Please note that this is an intensive and physically strenuous course.
How to apply?
If you would like to apply, please send a resume, a letter of motivation and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or a museum professional to an.seurinck@meemoo.be. The deadline for applications is 10 March 2024, 5 p.m. (Central European Time).
Cornelis Floris II, Putti of the Sacrament tower in the Celestine Monastery, c. 1560, M Leuven, inv. B/VI/244 & B/VI/314 - public domain, image artinflanders.be, photo Dominique Provost
Grants
Thanks to the generous support of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation's History of Art Grants Program two US students and citizens are offered a grant that will fully cover the programme fee and round trip flights between Belgium and the US.
The organizers of the Summer Course have made available two grants as well. The recipients of the grant will pay a reduced participation fee of €651 (including VAT) instead of the regular fee.
In addition to a resume, a letter of motivation and a letter of recommendation, required for general applications, candidates for financial aid are also asked to send a statement explaining their financial need.
Partners
The Summer Course for the Study of the Arts in Flanders is organized annually. This 8th edition focuses on Medieval and Renaissance Sculpture. The Summer Course is a joint initiative of: M Leuven, KMSKA, MSK Gent, Musea Brugge, Mu.ZEE, Ghent University, KU Leuven, Rubenshuis/Rubenianum, Flemish Art Collection, meemoo.
Partners for this edition are: Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK-IRPA), Royal Museums of Art and History Brussels.
This edition is coordinated by: Flemish Art Collection, M Leuven and meemoo.
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