Doctoral Student Julia Katz Earns Prestigious Rome Prize
July 26, 2024
Julia Katz is one of 31 artists and scholars awarded the chance to live and work in Italy’s capital
Julia Katz has always been fascinated by stories of the ancient worlds. When she was 8 or 9, at her grandfather’s recommendation, she read the works of Homer.
“Part of it may be the fantasy element and the creativity required to come up with these stories,” said Katz, who is pursuing her doctorate in art history at Rutgers. “I’ve always been smitten with Greek and Roman mythology and that’s what I continue to return to in my own research.”
Soon, Katz will be able to conduct her research in the place where some of these stories were first told centuries ago.
She is one of 31 artists and scholars awarded this year’s Rome Prize from the American Academy in Rome, which provides room and board at a residential center on an 11-acre campus on Janiculum Hill in Italy’s capital. Each of the fellows receives a stipend and workspace to fully immerse themselves in their work.