In These Mountains
Preserving & perpetuating folk and traditional arts of Central Appalachia
The Central Appalachian counties of Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee are home to arts, tradition, and culture that is passed from generation to generation.
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In These Mountains: Project Grants
Grants of $10,000 for organizations to conduct projects that promote the sharing, teaching, learning, preserving, and documenting folk arts and traditional culture of Central Appalachia.
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Emerging Traditional Artists Program
Providing a platform for traditional artists to connect with their peers, participate in professional development, and receive funds to pursue projects & learning opportunities.
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Mentor Artist and Apprentice Teams
Folk and traditional arts are passed across generations, and South Arts helps build these relationships by funding Mentor Artist and Apprentice teams through our partners.
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Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowships
In partnership with the National Association of Black Storytellers, these fellowships honor, celebrate, and support Black storytellers residing in the Appalachian counties.
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Folk Arts Education
Through targeted partnerships, we are expanding access to traditional arts for K-12 students.
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Documentation
Working with university students and community scholars, South Arts is documenting the folk and traditional arts of the region
A Bit More About In These Mountains
Launched in 2018, South Arts' In These Mountains initiative preserves and perpetuates the traditional arts and culture of Central Appalachian counties of Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Through a series of strategic projects supporting practitioners, arts organizations, and communities, In These Mountains supports the longevity and intergenerational transfer of the cultural traditions that have grown in this unique region. As we learn and grow, we continue to refine how we support the Central Appalachian communities with impactful programming.
Where have we worked?
With programming focused on Appalachian Regional Commission designated counties, In These Mountains has supported work in more than 65 counties across Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Inactive Programs
In addition to the active programming above, South Arts previously offered additional opportunities through In These Mountains.
- Folk & Traditional Arts Cross-Border Mentor-Apprentice Teams: In addition to the in-state Mentor-Apprentice teams above, these awards supported teams that crossed state borders for the transfer of knowledge and history. Read about the archival program and meet our Cross-Border Mentor-Apprentice teams.
- Folk & Traditional Arts Master Artist Fellowships: In recognition of master-level practitioners' lifetime of dedication to their craft, these awards supported additional learning opportunities and growth in their artforms as well as the passing of knowledge to their community. Read about the archival program and meet our Master Artist Fellowship recipients.
Questions?
For questions about any of the In These Mountains initiatives, contact program director Teresa Hollingsworth.
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