South Arts Emerging Traditional Artists Program Deadline Extended
From South Arts –
Are you a traditional artist? Did you learn your craft from your community, a mentor, or by watching others — not in a classroom? Your art may be part of a rich tradition passed down through generations.The FY26 Emerging Traditional Artists Program (ETAP), is a component of the In These Mountains, Central Appalachian Folk Arts and Culture initiative. This program recognizes and supports a new generation of traditional artists that have demonstrated a high level of skill in, commitment to, and leadership in their traditional art form. Artists must reside in an Appalachian Regional Commission-designated County in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee. Awards provide financial support to ETAP participants to ensure the continuation of traditional knowledge and artistic skills within their cultural communities.
Selected ETAP artists will receive $5,000 awards (with limited restrictions) to support learning opportunities including training, networking, and promotion. These opportunities should equip traditional artists to expand their own knowledge/practice and to increase the impact of their work within their communities.
For more information and to apply, go to https://www.southarts.org/grants-opportunities/emerging-traditional-artists-program
