Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 3, Number 8, 1 August 1986 — Deadline Set for Folk Arts Apprenticeships [ARTICLE]

Deadline Set for Folk Arts Apprenticeships

Deadline for submitting applications for apprenticeship awards in the folk and traditional arts is Sept. 30, according to an announcement from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Funds for eight to 10 apprenticeships are available this year in the SFCA Folk Arts Program. There were six given out in the last funding cycle whieh ranged tremendously in artistic traditions and gave assistance to traditional artists from across the state. Purpose of the program is to encourage and assist in the perpetuation of the rich and complex folk art traditions in Hawaii. In this program, funding is made available for experienced, qualified apprentices to spend an in-depth period of study with an accomplished master folk artist. Award amounts range from $1,500 to $2,000. Folk and traditional arts may include but are not limited to woodcarving, eanoe building, fiber weavingand basketry, featherwork, stonework, instrument making and/or playing, dance, song, the making of traditional clothing, toys, lacemaking or stitchery, quilting, etc. Further information on the apprenticeship program or application forms may be obtained by contacting Lynn Martin, SFCA Folk Arts Coordinator, 335 Merchant St., Room 202, Telephone 548-4657.