2009: Fellowship Deadline Extended
January 12, 2009 - Santa Fe, NMSWAIA and the Santa Fe Indian Market Fellowship Program
Deadline Extended to January 23, 2009
Hello Everyone-
Please note our extended deadline for the SWAIA Fellowship Program. The purpose of the SWAIA Fellowship Program is to support emerging and established American Indian artists reach the next level in their careers.
SWAIA 2009 Recipients will receive:
- A $5000 monetary award.
- A complimentary artist booth at the 2009 Santa Fe Indian Market.
- Recognition at the SWAIA Honoring Reception.
- Substantial Press Coverage.
Please note that the SWAIA Fellowship is not intended for full-time students or for use as an academic scholarship.
Over 20 years, SWAIA has awarded more than 130 fellowships to select Native American artists based on their achievement of excellence in the arts. SWAIA strongly encourages Native American artists to apply by the deadline of Friday January 23th, 2009. Applications are available at www.sfai.org. There is no application fee required. If you have any further questions, contact the SWAIA office at 505.983.5220.
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, a non-profit organization, is an advocate for Native American arts and cultures (particularly those in the Southwest). SWAIA creates economic and cultural opportunities for Native American artists by: producing and promoting the Santa Fe Indian Market as the finest Indian art event in the world, cultivating excellence and innovation across traditional and non-traditional art forms, and developing programs and events that support, promote, and honor Native artists year-round. SWAIA is located at 141 East Palace Avenue in Santa Fe, N.M.; telephone number 505-983-5220; www.swaia.org.
SOUTHWESTERN ASSOCIATION FOR INDIAN ARTS
P.O. Box 969 · Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504 · 505.983.5220 · www.swaia.org
SWAIA is a non-profit organization supporting Native arts and cultures