CSA Howard Vincent Kurtz Emerging Theatre Artist Award

About this program

The Costume Society of America (CSA) offers the Howard Vincent Kurtz Emerging Theatre Artist Award annually to support a student presenting performance-costume research or creative work at the CSA National Symposium. The award provides up to $800 in travel reimbursement, waives the day-of-presentation registration fee, and includes a two-year individual CSA membership. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students whose completed or in-process work addresses costume design, construction, historical practice, or creative research. Applications are due December 15, 2026, and must include a 500-word abstract, eight to twelve images, a resume, and two recommendation letters, including at least one from a current CSA member.