Program/Grant: Folk and Traditional Arts

How Jordan’s “Musical Ambassadress” teamed up with Oskaloosa’s local choir for a week of cultural exchange and learning.

Sacred Pipe Resource Center aims to provide Native people a safe space to meet others and expand their circles.

Trappist Caskets, located near the New Melleray Abbey in northeast Iowa, prayerfully serves families and the land.

A master carousel carver and restorationist from Ohio and a tap dancer, teacher, and historian from Illinois are two of the latest NEA National Heritage Fellows.

JustAJar Design Press in Marietta keeps the art of letterpress alive by making event posters, greeting cards, and fine art prints using a centuries-old art form.

With mentorship from relatives and other artists, Artichoker says she is eager to gain knowledge around traditional art practices and tell impactful stories through her art.

Inspired as a young ranch hand, Baxter considers saddle-making a “nice little hobby” as he spends evenings after full days of ranching to craft distinct hand-tooled saddles.

This Detroit-based artist uses foraged plants from uninhabited lots to create natural dyes, pigments, quilts, and more.

Colors, traditions, and prayers are all pieced into Benson’s star quilts. Her craft has been encouraged by the women in her family.

The non-profit organization is keeping traditional craft afloat through community boatbuilding in Green Bay.