Underrepresented Scholarship

Underrepresented Scholarship is sponsored by Tennessee Craft. Tennessee Craft offers a scholarship to craft artists from underrepresented populations. Applicants can request up to $500 to be used towards advancing their personal craft art practice.

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For answers to commonly asked questions on scholarships, visit our Scholarship FAQs. We recommend all applicants review eligibility guidelines before applying. Underrepresented Scholarship Tennessee Craft is offering a scholarship to craft artists from underrepresented populations .

Applicants identify on the application the barriers they face in accessing art education/professional arts development. Applicants can request up to $500 total to be used towards advancing their personal craft art practice. This scholarship was created to provide opportunity and support to increase access to the arts for all.

Summer Study Scholarships Funding for summer workshop classes at Appalachian Center for Craft, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts or Shakerag Workshops. Must be a current Tennessee Craft member to be eligible. The submission window is open from December 1- February 15, 2026.

All applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:45 PM CST. The Application Period is Now Closed For answers to commonly asked questions on scholarships, visit our Scholarship FAQs . “I realized how far my skills had come in such a short-time [allowing me] to focus my craft and actually create a viable business plan.

I appreciate this opportunity more than I can express in writing; it was invaluable and has advanced my craft to a new level. ” ~Susan Hawkins “[The funding allowed me] to explore new ideas, try techniques outside of my skill set, work alongside other artists… and expose others to the southern craft and cultural heritage of Tennessee.

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