named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Stuart Curran Symposium
Academic gathering honoring scholar Stuart Curran, featuring presentations and discussions on themes related to Romantic literature, such as "Birdsong."
Keats-Shelley Distinguished Scholar Award
Honors leading scholars in the field of Romantic studies; previously awarded to Stuart Curran in 992.
Keats-Shelley Journal
Annual publication of scholarly articles and research on the lives and works of Keats, Shelley, and related Romantic-era figures.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 2 activities
- Funding scholarly research through competitive grantsAwards annual research grants to support scholarly projects on Keats, the Shelleys, and their contemporaries, with emphasis on race, empire, gender, class, and global Romanticisms; supports the Pforzheimer Grants Committee in reviewing applications and funding projects that advance to publication and career development.
- Supporting scholar participation through travel bursariesOffers up to two annual bursaries to fund travel and housing for graduate students, independent scholars, or assistant professors attending K-SAA conferences and symposia, increasing access to scholarly exchange.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Awarding recognition for scholarly and public humanities contributionsAdministers awards programs including the K-SAA Arts & Public Engagement Award and Distinguished Scholar Awards to recognize excellence in scholarship, public humanities, collaborative practice, and sustained contributions to Romantic studies.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Community engagement through poetry readings and digital platformsHosts community “Birdsong Readings” featuring performances of Romantic poetry, including Keats’ “Ode to a Nightingale”; develops the Birdsong Portal, a digital platform for public engagement funded by outreach initiatives and designed for broader community participation.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Digital preservation and access to archival collectionsDigitizes and provides public access to rare materials, including over 260 objects and Betty Bennett’s unfinished monograph on Mary Shelley, through a dedicated website and JSTOR Digital Stewardship; maintains a physical collection of rare books, autographs, artworks, portraits, and Byronic material culture.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosting the annual Stuart Curran SymposiumHosts the annual Stuart Curran Symposium in New York City, featuring scholarly panels, keynote lectures, musical performances, film screenings, and community events centered on themes in Romantic poetry such as birdsong and interdisciplinary connections to medicine and environmental studies.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Publication and dissemination of the Keats-Shelley JournalPublishes the Keats-Shelley Journal to inform the public about the lives and works of Keats, Shelley, and related authors; maintains the journal as a core membership benefit and platform for scholarly content, including interviews, tributes, and special issues.
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Advanced Literary Scholarship and Advocacy 1 activity
- Scholarly editing and research developmentSupports and contributes to scholarly research through editorial work, including editing volumes such as Lawrie Todd for the Edinburgh Edition of the Works of John Galt, and advancing the development of scholarly volumes on Mary Shelley’s The Last Man and its literary legacies.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Capacity building through mentoring and publication highlightsProvides mentoring by pairing early-career researchers and teachers with established scholars; promotes discussion and visibility of new research through the “What Are You Reading?” blog series highlighting recent publications in Romantic-era literature.
- Organizing academic conferences and symposia on Romantic literatureOrganizes international academic conferences exploring major Romantic-era works and their legacies, including a bicentennial conference on Mary Shelley’s The Last Man and its connections to contemporary literature, hosted at institutions such as the University of Notre Dame.
- Public programming and performance initiativesLaunches the Romantic Revivals Project to bring Romantic-era dramatic works into public performance and conversation, including co-sponsoring staged readings of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s The Cenci with Red Bull Theater and organizing global watch parties with discussion materials and viewing access.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$83K
Contributions & grants$10K12%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$18K21%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$57K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$23K
balance sheet
Total assets$383K
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Net assets$383K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -12.9%
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Angela Esterhammer Partner — Collaborated on the Edinburgh Edition of the Works of John Galt, with Esterhammer providing editorial guidance.
- BARS Partner — Co-hosts roundtable events with the British Association for Romantic Studies (BARS).
- Barnard College Funder — Provider of a Faculty Research Grant supporting the symposium
- Byron Society of America Partner — Co-sponsor of the annual Stuart Curran Symposium
- Byron Society of America Partner — Receives additional support from the Byron Society of America for the production of The Cenci.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with faculty and researchers from Columbia on organizing the Curran Symposium.
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology Partner — Supporting organization for the film screening “Singing of the Evening Stars” at the symposium
- Drew University Partner — Houses the Byron Society Collection within its Special Collections and collaborates on digitization and curation efforts.
- Elizabeth Denlinger Partner — Board member who championed the "Birdsong Readings" format for the Members' Meeting.
- Fordham University Partner — Hosted the 2025 Stuart Curran Symposium at its Lincoln Center campus.
- Fordham University English Department Partner — Co-sponsor of the annual Stuart Curran Symposium
- Fordham University Romanticism Group Partner — Co-sponsor of the annual Stuart Curran Symposium
- Kacie Wills Partner — Supervises design work for the Birdsong Portal alongside Olivia Moy.
- Keats-Shelley House in Rome Partner — Receives additional support from the Keats-Shelley House in Rome for the production of The Cenci.
- Lita Judge Partner — Recipient of the Arts & Public Engagement Award and featured presenter at the May Members' Meeting.
- Michael Demson Partner — Collaborated on developing a volume related to Peterloo and on law, equity, and Romantic writing.
- NASSR Partner — Co-hosts roundtable events with the North American Society for the Study of Romanticism (NASSR).
- NYC Bird Alliance Partner — Organization of the birding guide leading the Central Park birding walk at the symposium
- New York Public Library Partner — Partnered with Doucet Devin Fischer on exhibitions commemorating anniversaries of Byron, P. B. Shelley, and Mary Wollstonecraft.
- North American Society for the Study of Romanticism Partner — Partners with NASSR to extend the reach of The Cenci production through the 2026 joint conference and provide streaming access to participants.
- North American Victorian Studies Association Partner — Partners with NAVSA to extend the reach of The Cenci production through the 2026 joint conference and provide streaming access to participants.
- Notre Dame’s Environmental Humanities Initiative Partner — Partners with Notre Dame’s Environmental Humanities Initiative on the Curran Symposium.
- Olivia Loksing Moy Partner — Lead organizer of the Birdsong Portal and contributor to the Curran Symposium planning.
- Olivia Moy Partner — Collaborated on the Pforzheimer Grants Committee, where Moy served as Grants Chair.
- Red Bull Theater Partner — Collaborates with Red Bull Theater to present a dramatic reading of Percy Bysshe Shelley's The Cenci.
- Red Bull Theater Partner — Cosponsors performances and global watch parties of Romantic-era drama, including a 2026 production of Shelley’s The Cenci.
- The Communications Team Partner — Curates and manages the K-SAA blog and Twitter account to support emerging voices in Romantic studies
- University of Notre Dame Partner — Collaborates with faculty and students from the University of Notre Dame on the Curran Symposium.
- University of Notre Dame Partner — Host institution for the 2026 Curran Symposium on Mary Shelley’s The Last Man.
- University of Pennsylvania Partner — Collaborates with a faculty member from the University of Pennsylvania on organizing the Curran Symposium.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
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- Community-Engaged Scholarship Modelmethodology: community_engaged_scholarshipBy fostering inclusive dialogue and shared intellectual exchange across career stages and institutional boundaries, the organization deepens public understanding of Romantic-era literature because sustained community engagement amplifies diverse voices and strengthens scholarly impact.
- Interdisciplinary Humanities Integrationmethodology: interdisciplinary_humanitiesBy connecting Romantic literature with fields such as environmental studies, medical history, and sound studies, the organization produces deeper scholarly and public engagement because interdisciplinary frames reveal contemporary relevance and broaden access to humanistic inquiry.
- Living Collection & Resource Abundance Philosophymethodology: living_collectionBy treating its collection as a living, growing archive sustained through donations and grant-funded access, the organization advances scholarship because shared resources create intellectual abundance and lower barriers to participation in Romantic-era studies.
- Performance-Based Interpretation of Romantic Dramamethodology: performance_based_interpretationBy prioritizing live, communal performance of Romantic drama, the organization deepens public and scholarly understanding because spoken delivery and shared experience make literary texts more accessible and affectively resonant than silent reading alone.
- Scholarly Publication as Public Understandingmethodology: scholarly_publication_and_accessBy publishing scholarly work and supporting library access, the organization advances public understanding of Romantic-era literature because open dissemination of rigorous research sustains intellectual legacy and enables broad engagement beyond academia.