Promoting the study of the architecture and visual arts of Italy, from prehistory to the present day.

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The IAS seeks a volunteer to assist with management of the website, and in particular with the creation and maintenance of the Grants & Fellowships page.  This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate student looking to build her/his record of professional service.  Interested parties should contact Alison Perchuk, Webmaster.

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Thanks to Heather Graham, Metropolitan State College of Denver, for building a Facebook site for the IAS.
We invite all IAS members and potential members to join us on Facebook to share information, ideas, and photographs relevant to the study of the arts in Italy.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW!  ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING.  CAA in Los Angeles is just around the corner and all IAS members are invited to the annual business meeting: Friday, February 24, 2011, 7:30-9:00 AM in Concourse Meeting Room 406AB.  More information about the IAS at CAA.

NEW! IAS CONGRATULATES 2012 TRAVEL GRANT RECIPIENTS.  The IAS congratulates Dr. Karen Lloyd, Visiting Assistant Professor at Tulane University, and Dr. Kristin Huffman Lanzoni, Visiting Assistant Professor at Duke University, recipients of the IAS’s 2012 Travel Grants.  More information.

NEW!  IAS CONGRATULATES 2012 IAS/KRESS TRAVEL GRANT RECIPIENTS.  The IAS congratulates the following recipients of awards for international scholars presenting at IAS sessions, funded by the Kress Foundation: Dr. Michele Luigi Vescovi, Dr. Daniele Rivoletti, and Dr. Christine Ungruh.  More information.

FALL 2011 NEWSLETTER.  The IAS’s fall newsletter is now available.

MINUTES FOR CAA AND KALAMAZOO BUSINESS MEETINGS.  The minutes for the 2011 business meetings at CAA and Kalamazoo are now available.

PUBLISHERS’ DISCOUNTS FOR IAS MEMBERS. The IAS periodically receives publishers’ offers for discounts on specific titles or series.  For current offers, visit the Bulletin Board.

OPPORTUNITY FOR RESEARCH IN VENICE. The Fondazione Giorgio Cini has recently opened the Vittore Branca International Center for the Study of Italian Culture in Venice, which offers opportunities for research and fellowships.  More information.

IAS ESTABLISHES GRADUATE STUDENT COMMITTEE.  At its annual business meeting, held in conjunction with the 2011 CAA meeting in New York, the IAS approved the establishment of a committee dedicated to supporting graduate students active in any field of Italian art studies.  More information.

IAS APPROVES PARTNERSHIP WITH SAH.  Effective February 2011, the IAS has established affiliated organization status with the Society of Architectural Historians.  This relationship brings new scholarly opportunities and benefits to the membership of the IAS.  More information.

IAS  BULLETIN BOARD SERVICE: The IAS’s on-line bulletin board is now active.  Please send your notices to the bulletin board manager.

IAS CALENDAR: The IAS now maintains a calendar of IAS and related events and deadlines.  The calendar forms part of the “About the IAS” section of the site, and is accessible here.

SUPPORT THE IAS: The IAS is now set up to receive tax-deductible contributions.  Should you wish to support the IAS through a charitable contribution, please visit the new Support the Italian Art Society page.

This listing last updated 01/16/2012.