Master Artist and Apprentice (MAA) Grant
The MAA Grant funds apprenticeships for Alaska Native arts, supporting cultural preservation by pairing apprentices with master artists to transmit traditional skills.
Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027 | June 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $2,000; funds primarily support Master Artist's fee, travel, and raw materials.
Summary: Supports apprenticeships in traditional Alaska Native arts, prioritizing cultural preservation through mentorship by a recognized master artist.
Description
The Master Artist and Apprentice (MAA) Grant is designed to foster the preservation and transmission of traditional Alaska Native art forms. This program supports apprenticeships in which an apprentice learns within their own cultural traditions under the guidance of a master artist, with an emphasis on endangered skills or those typically passed down within families. The grant primarily funds the master artist’s fee, as well as essential travel and materials, but does not provide payment to the apprentice. The program is administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts and requires both the master artist and apprentice to be actively involved in the application process, including thorough documentation and reporting of the apprenticeship project.
