About AAH
The Association of Art Historians (AAH) represents the interests of those involved in all aspects of art history and visual culture, including art, design, architecture, film, photography, conservation and museum studies.
About the AAH
The Association was formed in 1974 to support and promote the study of art history. The AAH is a registered charity (No. 282579) and the national organisation for the discipline. We serve a key role in shaping and securing the future study of art history and visual culture.
An elected Executive Committee and Board of Trustees actively lobbies on important issues such as education, funding, copyright and employment.
The AAH comprises of five membership subcommittees. These represent the interests of Students, School teachers, Independents, and those involved in Museums & Exhibitions or Teaching, Learning & Research. Each group organises a broad range of activities and events for constituent members and non-members.
Join the Assoication
Annual AAH Membership is open to anyone with a personal or professional interest in art history. Membership is available to individuals and institutions. AAH members are entitled to various membership benefits , although most AAH activities, schemes and events are also accessible to non-members.
Publications
The AAH currently produces three publications: Art History journal, The Art Book magazine, and the AAH Bulletin newsletter.
Activities, Events and Annual Conference
The Association organises a broad range of different activities and events. These include the AAH Annual Conference and Bookfair which takes place at a different UK institution each year. This international three-day event attracts around 500 delegates, including eminent speakers and leading academic publishers. The conference hosts up to 120 academic papers, as well as forums, special interest groups and round-table discussions. Keynote speakers include prominent; artists, academics, curators and architects.
Funding, Awards and Prizes
The AAH offers a number of financial support schemes, including various awards and prizes, that are designed to promote and develop art history education. Such funding opportunities are organised and publicised through the relevant membership groups, The AAH Initiatives Fund.
Affiliations and Concessions
The Association is affiliated with the U.S College Art Association (CAA) and supports the Comité International d’Histoire de l’Art (CIHA). We have links with other UK and international institutions and art organisations including the Scottish Society for Art History (SSAH). Many of the UK's leading museums and galleries also grant AAH members concessions on exhibitions.
