We strongly suggest that you contact CWCT Director Langston Collin Wilkins prior to submitting an application.
Reviewers will judge applications on the following criteria:
Relevance and importance of the tradition to the cultural history of a community/ communities in Washington State. Note that the tradition does NOT need to have originated in Washington.
Expertise of the Master Artist
Demonstrated level of commitment by the Master Artist and the Apprentice to the apprenticeship, and appropriateness of the Apprentice
Potential impact of the apprenticeship on the continued vitality of the tradition, and/or the vitality of the community from which it comes.
Feasibility of the Plan of Work
Reviewers will also:
Consider whether traditions are endangered or have few practitioners in the state.
Prioritize highly qualified first-time applicants who practice an underserved tradition.
Prioritize masters and apprentices who share the same cultural or ethnic background. Family members are allowed to work together as master and apprentice.
Prioritize teams who have clearly drawn plans to document and share their work together in a public venue.
Consider the ethnic and regional diversity of the overall slate of awarded applicants.