Folk and traditional arts are the bedrock of artistic and cultural communities, and Humanities Washington and ArtsWA are pleased to co-sponsor the Center for Washington Cultural Traditions and its Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Program, with significant support from the Washington State Legislature.
Donor Name: Center for Washington Cultural Traditions
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Garnt
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $4000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Folk and traditional arts and practices provide meaningful ways for individuals to connect with their past, and to build bridges to others and their surroundings, in the present. Yet, because these practices are often learned informally in a one-on-one setting, many traditions are at risk of being lost.
The Heritage Arts Apprenticeships Program (HAAP) supports individuals seeking to preserve traditional practices important to their community, heritage, and identity. These may include music, dance, visual arts, language practices, verbal arts, traditional skills, foodways, occupational arts, storytelling and much more, and are learned within communities that share family, ethnic, tribal, regional, occupational, or religious identity. The program provides a supportive mentoring environment, networking opportunities, as well as important professional and leadership skills.
Funding Information
Master Artists receive a $4000 honorarium for their work and Apprentices receive $1000 (half of funds are distributed at the beginning of the program year upon receipt of a signed contract, and the remainder is distributed at the end, upon successful completion of the submitted work plan and responsibilities.
For apprenticeships taking place July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
What do participants gain?
The Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Program helps to maintain important cultural traditions and practices in the state of Washington. Apprentices may also gain expertise in collaboration, creative thinking, and organization—helpful skills for building careers in a variety of sectors.
Criteria
- All current residents of Washington State are eligible and encouraged to apply.
- Master Artists and Apprentices must apply as existing pairs; that is, the CWCT will not pair masters and apprentices. Who is considered a Master Artist or Apprentice?
For more information, visit Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Program.
