APT encourages and supports Conference participation by Latin American and Caribbean preservation professionals.

Travel Funding Support
The Getty Foundation is funding professional travel funding support for qualified professionals from Latin American and the Caribbean to attend the APT Denver 2010 Conference. These competitive grants cover up to $2,500 for airfare, lodging and a small per diem. An application must be submitted with your Conference registration by July 15, 2010. Additional details are available here. En español.

Individuals interested in applying for the Getty Professional Travel Support grant must:

1. Be a paid registrant to the APT Denver 2010 Conference.  To register, click on the registration button at the left near the top of the page.
2. Be a resident of Central America, Latin America, South America, or the Caribbean.
3. Submit a proposed budget for trip.
4. Submit a statement of need.
5. Submit a resume.
6. Purchase airfare and home ground transportation in advance and receive reimbursement
7. via wire transfer following the Conference.
8. Be able to actively participate in the Conference that will be presented in English
9. (simultaneous interpretation into Spanish will be available for keynote and paper sessions and the round table discussion).

The theme for the APT Denver 2010 Conference, Layers across Time—Preserving a Diverse Western Heritage, was developed to evoke an appreciation of the rich heritage of the American West, spanning over 1000 years, and exemplifying the westward development of the United States. This Conference will examine history and the built environment via materials, type of structures, patterns of growth and the future of preservation through sustainable design.

The Conference will continue the APT tradition of setting the standard for preservation ideologies, to present the most current technologies to assist the preservation process, and to give voice to the international community for preservation findings. It is from this foundation that the ongoing discussion will continue on how to successfully link preservation and sustainability during the age of rapid climate change.

In addition, Getty grant bursary recipients, along with all Conference participants, will gain enhanced expertise through international exchange. Getty grant bursary recipients that are not currently members of APT will receive complimentary membership through June 30, 2011, and will have the opportunity to participate in and support the newly created APT Latin America Chapter.

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for a Getty Professional Travel Support grant follow the link  here. En español.
 

Questions? Contact Barbara Hale, Conference Associate, barbara@apti.org