2026 Apprenticeship Program Application Part 1 (PAIRS)

2026 Apprenticeship Program in the Folk and Traditional Arts Application

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MENTOR INFORMATION
Mentor Name

First NameLast Name
Mentor Email
example@example.com
Mentor Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Mentor Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
APPRENTICE INFORMATION
Apprentice Name

First NameLast Name
Apprentice Email
example@example.com
Apprentice Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Apprentice Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Questions for the Artist Mentor and Apprentice

To be completed by both the artist mentor and their apprentice.
How did you learn about the apprenticeship? / Who referred you to the Apprenticeship Program? (50 words max.)

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Name and Description of Traditional Art Form (150 words max.)

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What community or communities do you – the artist mentor and apprentice – belong to together? (This can include connections such as family, heritage, ethnicity, tribe, language, religion, occupation, or geographic region.) How do you define your membership in this shared community or group?(150 words max.)

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Cultural Significance: How does the traditional art form or practice you are working on reflect the values or traditions of your shared community? Why is it important to preserve or continue this practice?(150 words max.)

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Learning and Teaching Approach: How will the mentor approach teaching, and how does the apprentice prefer to learn? Will there be specific methods, techniques, or tools used during this apprenticeship?(150 words max.)

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Apprenticeship Timeline: How long do you expect the apprenticeship to last, and what are the key milestones or phases of learning you plan to achieve together?(150 words max.)

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Past Experience and Motivation: Why did both of you choose to work together on this apprenticeship? Please share any relevant past experiences, skills, or motivations for pursuing this collaboration.(150 words max.)

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Cultural Continuity: How do you envision this apprenticeship contributing to the continuation or revitalization of the cultural tradition or practice you are working on?(150 words max.)

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Apprenticeship Schedule
Start Date

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Approximate number of learning lessons:
Length of each session:
Total hours of proposed apprenticeship:
Meeting Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Public Presentation Proposal
All artist mentors and apprentices must organize a public presentation to showcase the results of their apprenticeship. Please propose a plan for your presentation by outlining the following:
1. What will be shared (content)
2. Where it will take place (location)
3. Possible dates for the event
4. Ideas for promoting the presentation
5. How it will involve and engage your community
Keep in mind that your presentation can take many forms, not just live performances, demonstrations, or workshops. It could also include formats like blog posts, YouTube videos, livestream events, or other online content.

For more information about the Apprenticeship Program, please contact Texas Folklife at (512) 441-9255 or reach out to Mariela Freire at mfreire@texasfolklife.org.
Public Presentation Proposal

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Public Presentation Proposal File Upload

File Name: 2026 PROPOSAL - MENTOR LAST NAME, APPRENTICE LAST NAME
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Questions for the Artist Mentor

To be completed by mentor.
Describe your background and experience with your traditional art form. How long have you been practicing it? Who taught you or how did you learn it? What role does this tradition play in your life? (150 words max.)

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Why is this artistic tradition important to your community, as you practice it? (150 words max.)

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How long have you known your apprentice? Why did you choose this apprentice? Have you worked together before in this tradition? (150 words max.)

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What impact do you think this apprenticeship will have on your community? (150 words max.)

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Questions for the Apprentice

To be completed by apprentice.
Describe your background and experience with the traditional art form you want to study. How long have you been practicing it? Who have you learned from, and how? How would you describe your current skill level? What role does this traditional art play in your life? (150 words max)

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Why is this artistic tradition important to your community, as you practice it? (150 words max.)

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Why do you want to take part in the Apprenticeship Program with this artist mentor? What do you hope to achieve through your participation in the program? (150 words max.)

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What are your plans for continuing to practice this traditional art form? How do you intend to share what you’ve learned with your community? (150 words max.)

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Apprenticeship Budget

The total apprenticeship budget must not exceed $4,500.
Artist Mentor Fee
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Supplies and Materials
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Travel Expense
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Travel Expense
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Travel Expense
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Travel Expense
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Travel Expense
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Travel Expense Total
Other
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Other Total
Mentor Fee, Supplies and Materials, Travel and Other: TOTAL AMOUNT
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2026 Apprenticeship Program in the Folk and Traditional Arts Application

MENTOR INFORMATION

APPRENTICE INFORMATION

Questions for the Artist Mentor and Apprentice

Apprenticeship Schedule

Public Presentation Proposal

Questions for the Artist Mentor

Questions for the Apprentice

Apprenticeship Budget