J. Paul Getty Trust Strategic Plan Strategic plan for J. Paul Getty Trust, a cultural and philanthropic institution dedicated to the presentation, conservation, and interpretation of the world's artistic legacy through its museums, research facilities, and grant programs. This strategic plan was extracted from publicly available information by AI (Claude, Anthropic) on February 10, 2026, including the Getty Trust and Getty Foundation websites, program descriptions, and organizational materials. The J. Paul Getty Trust was established in 1953 by J. Paul Getty as the J. Paul Getty Museum Trust, received Getty's full bequest in 1982, and was renamed in 1983. The Trust holds $16.3 billion in assets and is a private operating foundation. The Getty Center opened in 1997 in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, and the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades reopened in 2006. The Trust attracts an estimated 1.6 million visitors per year. J. Paul Getty Trust Getty uuid-a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7a8b-9c0d-1e2f3a4b5c6d A cultural and philanthropic institution and private operating foundation based in Los Angeles, California, operating museums and research facilities to study and conserve the visual arts and humanities. The Trust continues J. Paul Getty's vision, supported by his will calling for "the diffusion of artistic and general knowledge." One of the largest supporters of arts in the world. J. Paul Getty Founder (deceased), business tycoon who founded Getty Oil Company and established the Trust in 1953, viewing art as a civilizing influence in society and believing in making art available to the public A world where the visual arts are understood, preserved, and accessible to all, promoting a vital civil society through appreciation of artistic and cultural heritage across all times, places, and media. uuid-b2c3d4e5-f6a7-8b9c-0d1e-2f3a4b5c6d7e Further knowledge and nurture critical seeing through the growth and presentation of its collections and by advancing the understanding and preservation of the world's artistic heritage. Serve both the general interested public and a wide range of professional communities to promote a vital civil society through understanding of the visual arts. uuid-c3d4e5f6-a7b8-9c0d-1e2f-3a4b5c6d7e8f Artistic Access Making art available to the public, reflecting J. Paul Getty's belief that art is a civilizing influence in society. Knowledge Diffusion Commitment to the diffusion of artistic and general knowledge as specified in J. Paul Getty's will. Global Perspective Defining art very broadly to encompass all times, all places, and all media, with fully international support for art history and conservation. Strategic Collaboration Carrying out work through collaboration among Getty programs to ensure they individually and collectively achieve maximum effect. Behind-the-Scenes Work Valuing the quiet work of research, documentation, and conservation that goes on behind-the-scenes but is absolutely necessary for public projects to succeed. Museum Operations Present and interpret artistic and cultural heritage through world-class museum exhibitions and collections at Getty Center and Getty Villa. Serve general public with approximately 1.6 million visitors annually. Maintain collections spanning all periods and cultures with emphasis on European art and ancient Mediterranean cultures. 6a967ff5-07d7-4fe2-a576-1917a74e1688 1 Museum Visitors General public who visit Getty Center and Getty Villa to view collections and exhibitions. J. Paul Getty Museum program. Getty Center in Brentwood opened 1997, designed by Richard Meier. Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades reopened 2006 as educational center and museum dedicated to arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria, modeled after Villa dei Papiri. Collections Growth Grow and present collections of art and cultural objects across all periods and media. 4699e5a1-8d94-4758-9b44-ec95bd931c87 1.1 Exhibitions Develop and present exhibitions that advance understanding and appreciation of visual arts. 165fb53e-b9ad-4531-8756-b9ff89ad7068 1.2 Public Programs Provide educational programs and public access to collections and facilities. a679635a-7fdb-4d85-ac76-a36fc2279334 1.3 Ancient Cultures Advance understanding of arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria through Getty Villa programs. bcc4e5fc-c1f8-4c4e-8e12-87400a50a576 1.4 Conservation Science Advance conservation practice through creation and delivery of knowledge. Develop new ideas and perspectives in conservation field through interdisciplinary research across traditional boundaries. Promote collaboration between art conservation and archival science to better protect cultural heritage. 71ba2d9c-8c2d-4168-8bf7-d85e15f62593 2 Conservators Conservation professionals worldwide working to preserve cultural heritage. Getty Conservation Institute program. Focus on interdisciplinary practice and international conservation community. Research Support scholarly research in conservation in interdisciplinary manner across traditional boundaries. 20c32354-9b61-4f78-be69-d92be2dc7578 2.1 Knowledge Creation Create and deliver knowledge that advances conservation practice globally. 846afd74-63b8-42e3-af11-0e9f6c85ca05 2.2 Field Collaboration Foster collaboration between art conservation and archival science to integrate historically distinct fields. 2f630601-5bcc-47f1-a8e4-f0a06bcee474 2.3 Guest Scholars Host Conservation Guest Scholars in residence at Getty Center for three to nine months to pursue research. Provide $3,500 monthly stipend for established conservators and scientists. bc63d490-084f-44f4-9f28-7fc8a8b20917 2.4 Scholarly Research Advance scholarship in art history and visual arts through research library, visiting scholar programs, and support for sustained intellectual exchange among scholars internationally. Provide access to collections and resources for scholars at all levels. 87b89527-3cfb-49c2-adff-3ba6eb7555e1 3 Art Historians Scholars and researchers in art history and related humanities fields. Getty Research Institute program. Research Library houses collections requiring scholar access from more than 80 miles from Getty Center. Research Library Maintain research library with collections available for scholarly use and provide research grants for scholars requiring access to specific materials. eb1d7cfe-ec02-4069-bf9e-0216af53ade3 3.1 Library Research Grants range from $500 to $2,500 for travel and living expenses for research periods of several days to three months. Residential Fellows Host residential scholars at Getty Research Institute pursuing projects free from academic obligations, participating in weekly themed meetings and intellectual life of Getty. d691713a-9198-48c4-9ab9-f624d7f215e4 3.2 Publications Maintain publications program to disseminate research and scholarship in visual arts. 22cbe78b-f621-4f29-84ee-6d89794f87c2 3.3 Art History Strengthen art history as global discipline through strategic grants promoting sustained international exchange among scholars. Address defined problems in art history field while maintaining international reach. Support regions where economic or political realities have prevented collaboration. 5bd1d781-972a-40e5-be89-ae55c605065c 4 Art History Community Global community of art historians and scholars working across regions and disciplines. Getty Foundation program area. Only major foundation supporting art history and conservation on fully international basis. Switched to strategic philanthropy in 2008 from over-the-transom grantmaking. Scholar Exchange Fund traveling research seminars and visiting professorships for sustained intellectual exchange internationally. b6828908-54a6-4268-ae21-b8a65f05bfc2 4.1 Launched 2008, ongoing initiative focusing on regions where economic or political realities prevented collaboration. Cross-Disciplinary Research Support cross-disciplinary research, new modes of interpretation, and projects impacting larger art history field. bc0b5699-d80f-4421-b68d-4b892e230867 4.2 Emerging Scholars Support emerging scholars in history of art and related humanities to develop into field leaders. 40120504-bb73-47a3-bdba-03253a05d557 4.3 Historical program: Over 350 Postdoctoral Fellowships awarded over 25 years, majority of recipients are field leaders today. Collections Access Increase access to significant museum and archival collections with emphasis on digital access and projects involving collaboration among multiple institutions. Address defined problems in museum sector through strategic initiatives. 0b209169-a864-42b1-b3b7-f09b6d9a4961 5 Museums Archives Museums and archival institutions holding collections that could benefit from increased access. Getty Foundation program area. Current initiatives include PST Art and Black Visual Arts Archives. Digital Access Support projects that provide digital access to museum and archival collections. 5c8f5689-8a79-4329-96f7-9c16a95ee930 5.1 Multi-Institution Projects Fund collaborative projects involving multiple institutions to increase collection accessibility. 85f6b0b7-b6c8-4302-817e-027d6ca4b147 5.2 Black Visual Arts Support Black Visual Arts Archives initiative to preserve and provide access to African American visual arts heritage. 3417dfac-9df0-4029-9053-1c955710305c 5.3 Conservation Practice Promote interdisciplinary practice of conservation through strategic grants addressing defined problems in cultural heritage field. Improve care of cultural heritage including 20th-century architecture through research, conservation plans, and training. 2a939656-b58b-4b6e-982f-7691517b6ec6 6 Heritage Professionals Conservation professionals and institutions working to preserve cultural heritage worldwide. Getty Foundation program area. Initiative launched 2014 focusing on 20th-century architecture conservation. Architecture Conservation Improve care of 20th-century architecture worldwide through research, conservation plans, and professional training. 9622242f-4268-4012-b5c7-41a710599c52 6.1 Launched 2014, ongoing initiative. Heritage Training Provide training to conservation professionals to enhance skills and practices in cultural heritage preservation. 88069e50-acee-4587-802d-9e93decff19f 6.2 Conservation Plans Support development of conservation plans for significant cultural heritage sites and collections. b19b59d1-5e8f-4f06-b908-d0f4d658ada3 6.3 Leadership Development Develop current and future leaders in visual arts through grants, internships, and professional development opportunities. Support individuals at various career stages from undergraduate interns to established professionals. Strengthen pipeline of diverse talent in arts field. b4e057be-79e7-42e5-ada4-dbef2089bb19 7 Arts Professionals Individuals at all career stages in visual arts, conservation, museums, and art history fields. Getty Foundation program area. Includes Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships, Postbaccalaureate Conservation Interns, Graduate Internships, and Professional Development programs. Internships provide $7,150 stipends for ten-week summer programs. Undergraduate Internships Provide Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships with $7,150 stipends for ten-week summer programs at Getty Center and Getty Villa. 3e294c43-830e-4cc1-93b4-61af1270b2ee 7.1 Conservation Interns Support Postbaccalaureate Conservation Interns to develop skills in conservation field. dc44ec0d-177d-41bb-9a4d-a4890934f05a 7.2 Graduate Opportunities Provide Graduate Internships and fellowships to support advanced study and research in visual arts fields. 642e156e-e336-4fb2-96f2-b8fd477b782d 7.3 Professional Development Fund professional development opportunities for individuals at various career stages in museums, conservation, and art history. ac363ad0-cf0c-4aec-a9e4-195ba47491f6 7.4 Historical program: Curatorial Research Fellowships supported professional development of museum curators, resulting in award-winning exhibitions and publications. Diverse Pipeline Build diverse pipeline of talent in visual arts field through targeted support and opportunities. 3bc5edd9-5269-47f2-b51c-b6088c88f524 7.5 Includes Fund for Visual Arts at California Community Foundation providing over $3 million in fellowships to more than 300 visual artists in Los Angeles County. 2024-01-01 2030-12-31 2026-02-10 https://www.getty.edu Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net