Event Details

End: December 15, 2015
Contact: JenniferReut@yahoo.com
More Info: http://www.vafweb.org/Cummings-Prize

Vernacular Architecture Forum

Abbott Lowell Cummings Prize 2016

 

 The Abbott Lowell Cummings Prize, named after the founding president of the VAF, is awarded annually to the publication that has made the most significant contribution to the study of vernacular architecture and cultural landscapes. In judging the nominated books, the jurors look for a publication that is:

 

- based on primary research,

- emphasizes fieldwork,

- breaks new ground in interpretation or methodology, and

- contributes generally to the intellectual vitality of vernacular studies in North America

 

Entries may come from any discipline concerned with vernacular architecture studies. Books published in the two calendar years prior to the conference year are eligible for consideration. Edited collections are not eligible.

 

 Nominations

 

The nomination deadline for the 2016 Cummings Prize is December 15, 2015.

 

There is no application form, but a cover letter should include a complete mailing address, phone number and email address in order to notify the candidate should the nominated work receive the award.

 

Books should be sent directly by the author or publisher to each of the three committee members for the Cummings Prize. Please contact the committee chair with any questions at cummingsprize@vafweb.org.

 

2016 Cummings Prize committee:

 

Jennifer Reut, Chair

429 Ethan Allen Avenue

Takoma Park, MD 20912

 

Prof. Thomas Hubka

7339 SE 31st Ave.

Portland, OR 97202

 

Janet Ore

History Department

Campus Delivery 1776

Colorado State University

Ft. Collins, CO 80523-1776