Cecilia Steinfeldt Fellowship for Research in the Arts and Material Culture

The Cecilia Steinfeldt Fellowship for Research in the Arts and Material Culture is given annually for the best research proposal on decorative and fine arts, material culture, preservation, and architecture in Texas from the 17th century to the present.

The proposal, which should be no longer than two pages, should specify the purpose of the research, the need for the money, and a description of the end product (article, book, or exhibition). Please include a complete vita with the application. The winning recipient must be present at the TSHA Annual Meeting to receive the award. The $1000 award will be announced at the Association's Annual Meeting. Judges may withhold the award at their discretion.

Individuals wishing to apply should submit an application form (and attach the proposal and a curriculum vita) by November 15, 2025. Only electronic copies submitted through the Apply Now link on this page and received by the deadline will be considered.

If you have trouble submitting the form electronically, please email us at: [email protected] or call 512-471-2600.

The Cecilia Steinfeldt Fellowship was established in 1996 to honor Cecilia Steinfeldt, the longtime curator of the Witte Museum of San Antonio, in recognition of her lifelong scholarly devotion to the arts in Texas.