Craft Apprenticeship Program
The Craft Apprenticeship Program offers seven months of mentor-apprentice craft training to advance skills and professional growth in Maine and New Hampshire's craft community.
Funder: Maine Arts Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $4,500 total per pair (mentor: $3,000; apprentice: $1,500) for seven months of training
Summary: Seven-month mentor-apprentice craft training for Maine and New Hampshire residents to foster skill development and professional growth in craft disciplines.
Key Information: Mentor and apprentice must apply jointly; program excludes photography, painting, or drawing.
Description
The Craft Apprenticeship Program is a seven-month initiative supporting one-on-one training between a mentor and apprentice in craft disciplines. Designed to foster skill development, professional growth, and creative entrepreneurship, the program is a partnership between the Maine Crafts Association, the Maine Arts Commission, and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. It aims to strengthen the craft sector in Maine and New Hampshire by providing alternative educational experiences, supporting career pathways in craft, and encouraging deliberate mentoring relationships. The program also offers opportunities for peer learning and alumni networking, contributing to a sustainable craft community.
