Dear Traditional Artist, Culture Bearer and Community Leader,
We are pleased to announce the new guidelines and application for the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship grants program of the South Dakota Arts Council for State Fiscal Year 2027. The application deadline is March 1, 2026, for projects that run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
These grants support the instruction of traditional music, crafts, dance, and other cultural activities. A skilled artist works with a selected apprentice to pass on traditional knowledge and techniques. These grants are part of SDAC’s mission to ensure that the state’s rich artistic cultural heritage remains strong and vibrant.
If you are interested in teaching your traditional art form, or learning more from a master, please consider applying. The funding level is $5,000, which can be used to pay the master’s fee ($3,500-$4,000) and tools, supplies, travel expenses, or other costs of the apprenticeship ($1,000-$1,500).
Please view the attached grant guidelines and application.
The guidelines and application can also be found at https://artscouncil.sd.gov/tradarts/intro.aspx
If you have any questions or need assistance in preparing an application, please contact me.
If you don’t have an interest in applying this year, please pass this information on to another artist in your community or encourage others to visit our website and contact me.
Annie
Anne F Hatch
South Dakota Traditional Arts Consultant
SDTraditionalArts@outlook.com
605-608-0490
http://artscouncil.sd.gov/tradarts/intro.aspx
