The Stone Summer Theory Institute is week-long school in contemporary art theory. It is held in Chicago, in July, at the School of the Art Institute. It will result in a series of books involving over 300 scholars.
Public events include evening lectures and roundtable discussions. Materials are also available for teachers, and school groups are welcome.
Lectures and panel discussions are open to the public. Most of the week, however, is occupied by closed seminars, which are attended by 15 Fellows chosen in an international competition.There are 6 hours of seminars each day, with up to 1,500 pages of assigned readings, circulated in advance.The full schedule of closed seminar topics is available as a pdf.
Fellowships are available, which cover airfare, and all Fellows are eligible for School of the Art Institute housing. Applications are invited from advanced graduate students, faculty, artists, and administrators.
To apply, send a curriculum vitae, a writing sample (published or unpublished), and a two-page letter describing your knowledge and interest in the subject, to the e-mail address below.
The materials should be in a single pdf or Word file. Please put "Application for the Stone Summer Theory Institute" in the subject line of the email, and be sure to include your email address and full contact information in the application itself.
The closed seminars will also include a class of 10 students from the School of the Art Institute: if you are a current student of the School and would like to apply to be a member of that class, please email Jim Elkins.
