The Victorian Society’s New York chapter invites university students and recent graduates to submit proposals by March 2 for its 2026 “Emerging Scholars” in-person evening events on April 26 and May 5, 2026. The nonprofit VSNY (vicsocny.org), founded in 1966, supports scholarship about every aspect of 19th-century and early-20th-century culture, including architecture, literature, theater, fine and decorative art, immigration, economics, politics, education, gender roles, reform movements, music, fashion, and food. Topics for recent event winners have included globetrotting 19th-century cabinetmakers and early 1900s representations (and misrepresentations) of Indigenous Arizonans (find complete list of past presenters here).

Send 200-word proposals (preference given to American/New York topics) and CVs by March 2, 2026, to info@vicsocny.org. Speakers will receive a free VSNY year membership ($40 value) and opportunities to network with enthusiastic, knowledgeable Victoriana-philes.

This year, a different group of scholars will speak at each of VSNY’s April 28 and May 5 events. The events will be held at MacDowell in its Chelsea event space at 521 West 23rd Street from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Each scholar will give a presentation of approximately 15 minutes outlining their current research project. A reception will follow, along with the opportunity to converse with the scholars. Watch this website’s calendar page for news on tickets.