Thoma Foundation Awards $160K+ for Spanish Americas Art Grants
The Thoma Foundation has granted over $160,000 through its 2026 Art of the Spanish Americas Grants & Fellowships, aimed at enhancing the conservation of colonial paintings and fostering scholarship. Since its inception in 2018, the program has supported various individuals and institutions. The 2026 grant recipients will focus on advancing research, promoting conservation, and enhancing public understanding. Additionally, the exhibition "Spectacles of Power and Faith" is set to open on August 23, 2026, at the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, showcasing colonial South American art from the Thoma Foundation's collection.
Key facts
- Thoma Foundation awarded over $160,000 in 2026 Art of the Spanish Americas Grants & Fellowships
- Program supports conservation of colonial paintings and scholarship
- Since 2018, foundation has supported individuals and institutions
- 2026 recipients advance research, conservation, and public understanding
- Exhibition 'Spectacles of Power and Faith' opens August 23, 2026 at Meadows Museum at SMU
- Exhibition features colonial South American art from Thoma Foundation collection
Entities
Institutions
- Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation
- Meadows Museum
- Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Locations
- Dallas
- United States