Central Appalachia Living Traditions Emerging Traditional Artists Program (ETAP)
Supports early-career traditional artists in Appalachian OH, VA, and WV with grants and cohort-based professional development to advance and sustain regional art forms.
Funder: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 | April 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award; no match required; award period ~10 months.
Summary: Supports early-career Appalachian traditional artists in OH, VA, and WV with funding and cohort-based professional development for significant learning opportunities.
Key Information: For ARC-designated counties in Ohio, Virginia, or West Virginia only.
Description
The Central Appalachia Living Traditions Emerging Traditional Artists Program (ETAP) is designed to support traditional artists in the early stages of their practice who are based in Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, or West Virginia. The program provides $5,000 grants to help artists pursue significant learning opportunities—such as mentorship, classes, research, or the purchase of supplies and services—related to their traditional art form. In addition to funding, awardees join a cohort for professional development, including virtual workshops, peer connections, and an in-person convening. The goal is to nurture dedicated practitioners and keep Central Appalachian traditional arts vibrant and evolving.
