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The NJ program has a new program with new guidelines. Their program director will help you with any questions.
This apprenticeship is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the
National Endowment for the Arts
Winning an apprenticeship finances your lessons for a year plus expenses.
The PA, NJ, and SC apprenticeship deadlines for 2024-25 have passed.
New applications will open in winter 2026.
You must be a resident for the folk arts grants, but the master/mentor does not have to be.
If you are not in PA please check with your own State Arts Council and apply through them.
Applicants need to show commitment to learning the music of old East Galway. Check with me before applying due to restrictions on the number of apprentices per master.
Contact me if you have any questions.
"So looking forward to broadening and deepening my knowledge, skills and repertoire to help carry on the beautiful East Galway style of flute playing. Thank you, Lesl, for being so generous with your knowledge, talent and time and for being a wonderful mentor and doing so much to make it possible for all of us to experience Mike Rafferty's special touch with the music. Thank you to the Arts Council for granting Lesl and me a Folk Arts Apprenticeship!"
-Dianne Sherry Romano, apprentice
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