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Traditional Arts ApprenticeshipThe Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program guidelines are designed to assist Maine’s communities to preserve valuable artistic traditions. The program provides an opportunity for master traditional artists to pass on their skills to qualified apprentices. Based on their experience, master artists and apprentices apply to work together on a one-to-one instructional basis. The program encourages applications generated by master traditional artists. Funds are available for the master artist's teaching fee, apprentices' supplies and travel costs, and documentation of the apprenticeship. DeadlineJune 27, 2008. Completed applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. EST. on the date listed above in one of the two formats. Beginning in FY2009 the agency will require all applicants to submit electronically unless a hardship case can be made.
The agency is unable to accept late applications under any circumstances. Who is Eligible to Apply
Any traditional artist who is:
While master artists must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application, apprentices may be any age. In extenuating circumstances, the review panel may opt to fund an apprentice’s study with a master artist outside the community. These cases should be limited to situations in which no suitable master artist is available within the community, or nearby. In such cases, the apprentice becomes the lead applicant. How to ApplyGuidelines are available in large print format by request. All Maine Arts Commission programs are accessible to people with disabilities. All programs founded by the Maine Arts Commission must also be accessible.
Please review the following guidelines carefully in preparing your application materials. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in disqualification of your application. Only complete applications will be accepted.
Applicants who have been encouraged to proceed must submit:
The apprentice(s) must submit:
Artistic MaterialsMaster artists and apprentices applying to the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program must submit examples of their work in the format described below: VISUAL ARTIST OR CRAFTSPERSON: Five photos or slides showing examples their work. Biographical Information
Please include a biographical sketch, letters of support, newspaper articles and other promotional materials that relate to the apprenticeship. Master traditional artists should submit a biography of not less than 350 words providing information about the master's role in the community, family background and how he/she developed their skill. Apprentices should submit a biography of not less that 250 words, providing information about their connection to the community, their introduction to and progress in the art and current skill levels. The master artist and apprentice must combine their materials into one application package. Please do not submit work in elaborate file folders or packaging. Paper clips may be used, please do not use staples. Make copies of all forms and other application materials for the applicant’s records prior to submitting them to the Maine Arts Commission. Do not use type fonts below 12-point print. For questions, please contact Keith Ludden, community arts and traditional arts associate, 207/287-2713, keith.ludden@maine.gov or Review Process
Following submission, a traditional arts jury reviews all applications. Jurors are selected for expertise in their field of traditional arts. Jurors review the narrative questions and supporting material submitted by the applicants. The Maine Arts Commission’s community arts committee reviews applications submitted by the jury. Recommendations are presented to the Maine Arts Commission members who will consider the proposals at their next scheduled meeting. Review CriteriaAll grant proposals are considered on a competitive basis using the following criteria:
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