[TL-Directors] FW: Applications Now Open for the 2025 Native Craft Artist Readiness Program

[MAURER Jennifer * SLO]

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Jen Maurer, MLS (she/her)
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From: Susan Feller <president at atalm.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 10:47 AM
To: MAURER Jennifer * SLO <jennifer.maurer at slo.oregon.gov>
Subject: Applications Now Open for the 2025 Native Craft Artist Readiness Program

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Dear Jennifer,
In partnership with the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+), ATALM is accepting applications for the 2025 Native Craft Artist Readiness Program, a dynamic six-month program that empowers, nurtures, and celebrates talented Native craft artists.

View the Calls for Artists, Coaches, and Online Presenters HERE.<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=77ebf529d0&e=ca34d32c32> Applications are now open through January 6, 2025.

For the purpose of this program, "craft artist" is defined as artists who create or reproduce handmade three-dimensional objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques such as weaving, pottery, beadwork, needlework, jewelry making, and other forms.

Key Program Features:

  *   Funding of $10,000 for each participating artist upon successful completion of the Program.
  *   Online training sessions to enhance business practices, including the production of business and marketing plans.
  *   Access to a wealth of resources, including materials, workshops, and tools.
  *   One-on-one coaching from artists and other industry experts with successful careers.
Last year, 20 Indigenous craft artists successfully completed the Program requirements, attending 18 hours of online training and completing assignments, including business and marketing plans. Each artist received $10,000 in financial support to implement their plans to advance their current and future business practices. Learn more about the 2023-2024 participants HERE.<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=66ea1fe68a&e=ca34d32c32>

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“Being able to advocate, sustain, and nourish your work and craft on business and creative levels are such indispensable skills. With the help of the Native Craft Artist Readiness Program, I now feel more confident and ready to carry on to the next phase of my career. I'll never forget this program!”

Applications for Craft Artists and Program Coaches are due by 12 midnight, Eastern on January 6, 2025. Accepted artists will be announced by January 30th. Questions may be directed to Jess Cordes at projects at atalm.org<mailto:projects at atalm.org>.

As always, we are grateful for our partners and funders who make these life-changing programs possible. Please join us in thanking CERF+<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=d55778a799&e=ca34d32c32> and the Windgate<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=3090630832&e=ca34d32c32> Foundation for believing in the power of Native artists to foster creativity, preserve and advance cultural traditions, and ensure the longevity of Native craftsmanship.
With grateful hearts and warm regards,

THE ATALM BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Walter Echo-Hawk, Chairman of the Board
Susan Feller, President & CEO
Samonia Byford, Treasurer
Letitia Chambers
Kevin Gover
W. Richard West

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