National Gallery of Art

The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA) fosters study of the history of art and related disciplines.

Scholars, researchers, and staff take advantage of the resources available in the National Gallery of Art Library and its image collections.

The Gallery Archives is the principal source of information relating to the history of the National Gallery of Art and the design and construction of the West Building, the East Building, and the Sculpture Garden.

National Gallery of Art publications include exhibition and collection catalogues, research monographs, multiauthored volumes, online reference works, children’s books, and guides for museum visitors.

Qualified scholars and researchers are welcome to make an appointment to use the library and its image collections as well as other resources related to the Gallery and its collections.

NGA Online Editions presents the most current, in-depth information on the Gallery’s collections of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts along with rich capabilities for exploring the art.

In Depth highlights curatorial, conservation, and education projects written by Gallery staff and visiting scholars for its visitors and researchers to explore