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Folklife Apprenticeship

Master artist Kibibi Ajanku (Baltimore City, left) works with apprentice artist Jumoke Ajanku (Baltimore City) in a Folklife Apprenticeship on West African indigo dyeing. Photo by Human Being Productions.

MSAC continues to accept applications for a special cycle of the Folklife Apprenticeship made available through Arts Relief funding. Folklife Apprenticeships are $5,000 each and support traditional arts education through the teaching of skills from a master artist to an apprentice artist. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until February 28, 2023. During this time, applications will be reviewed and applicants will be notified on a monthly basis. Begin an application using MSAC’s application system, SmartSimple. Log in to SmartSimple or create a free account at marylandarts.smartsimple.com.

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MSAC hosted a free webinar “Folklife Apprenticeship Information Session” on August 22, 2022. This webinar is now available for free on MSAC’s Youtube channel. Click here to view.

Maryland Traditions, the traditional arts program of MSAC, has given Folklife Apprenticeships annually since 2004. Click here to see a list of past recipients.

Folklife Apprenticeships are distinct from registered apprenticeships offered through the Maryland Apprenticeship Training Program, which supports workforce development. Click here for more information on the Maryland Apprenticeship Training Program. Questions? Contact Ryan Koons, Folklife Specialist, at [email protected] or 410-767-6568.