The Center for the Study of Modern Art serves as an interdisciplinary forum for scholarly discussion, research, and publication on issues of production, exhibition, conservation, and theory of modern and contemporary art. Scholars, including curators, faculty, and students of art and art history and related disciplines of the humanities and sciences, as well as leading contemporary artists animate our study and discussion of art.

Lectures and Events
 

Creative Voices DC panel

The Center hosts a wealth of public programs including Conversations with Artists, Duncan Phillips Lectures, Creative Voices DC panels, and interdisciplinary symposia with distinguished speakers from around the world.

Fellowships, Courses, and Awards

Phillips Book Prize bookcover

The Center offers postdoctoral fellowships, academic courses, and a biennial book prize.