Master Artist

Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Birthplace*

Date of Birth*

Home Phone*

Cell Phone

With which racial or ethnic population do you primarily identify:*

Email*

Website (if applicable)

Master Artist: Please answer the following questions. Be as specific and as thorough as possible.

1) Describe the traditional art form you plan to teach.*

2) Describe how you learned this traditional art form and how long you have been pursuing it. Describe your teacher(s).*

3) Why do you believe it is important to preserve and pass down this traditional art form? Is this art form rare or endangered in your community?*

4) What is the importance or role of this traditional art form in your community? Describe how you share your art form with others at church, family gatherings, concerts, festivals, exhibits, or other public events.*

5) Describe any experience(s) you have teaching or helping others learn this traditional art form.*

6) Describe your apprentice’s skill level and commitment to learning. Have you worked with him or her before? Why did you choose this apprentice?*

7) Please list any awards, honors, exhibitions, special concerts, or other forms of special recognition that you have received for practicing your tradition (include dates and place when applicable.)

8) Are you a citizen or legal resident of the United States?*

Yes
No

Part 1: Master Artist Application

Master Artist: Please answer the following questions. Be as specific and as thorough as possible.