Public Calls: Paid Opportunities
Maryland Traditions
The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) invites applications for panelists to support the Folklife Apprenticeship grant, which funds one-on-one teaching experiences in the traditional arts, or living cultural traditions handed down by example or word of mouth.
MSAC relies on a diverse array of experts from across the state to do the important work of evaluating applications. MSAC selects Folklife Apprenticeship panelists with a focus on diversity of experiences, diversity of location, and experience in the traditional arts. Panelists must be Maryland residents.
What does a panelist do?
Selected panelists can expect the following in the early months of 2025:
- February: attend a virtual panelist training
- March through May: review and evaluate applications on panelists’ own time, with an estimated commitment of 20-25 hours over ten weeks
- May: attend a virtual panel meeting to discuss application evaluations; meeting time is approximately six hours, with breaks
- Receive compensation based on the number of applications reviewed, from $200 for 10 or fewer applications to $900 for 45 or more applications; plus $175 total for attending the virtual panelist training and panel meeting
What are we looking for?
- Traditional artists of all kinds, including former grantees of the Heritage Award or Folklife Apprenticeship programs
- Individuals representing the geographic diversity of Maryland, especially those from the Western, Southern, and Eastern Shore regions
- Individuals with access to a reliable, Internet-connected computer to complete reviews in the online grants management system, SmartSimple
How do I apply to be a panelist?
Submit an application via SmartSimple:
- Click the Apply Now button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple (you will need to be registered as an Independent Artist to apply)
- Under Funding Opportunities, select "Public Call"
- Under the “Narrative” tab, select "Panelist Call" under the “I am applying as a” heading, and “Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship” under the “Grant Program” heading
- Click "Save Draft" to populate the application
- Complete the application, and click “Submit”
Applications are being accepted until Friday, December 6 @ 11:59 p.m.
There are no current editor opportunities.
There are no current judge opportunities.