The Native Craft Artist Readiness Program (NCARP) is a six-month capacity building program that provides 21 Native craft artists with training, resources, and financial support to build sustainable art practices. Craft artists are defined as someone who works with their hands to create unique, functional, and/or decorative three-dimensional items.

Participating craft artists receive: 

• Up to 18 hours of online training  
• Access to a network of peers and resources  
• Financial assistance of up to $10,000 each upon completion of the Program 

Participating craft artists commit to: 

• Attend training sessions and complete assignments.
• Develop a business and marketing plan using the templates provided.
• Use the skills gained during the program to submit a request for the financial award.

 Participating craft artists must meet these eligibility requirements: 

• Enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized tribe, a state-recognized tribe, Alaska Native Village, or Native Hawaiian Homestead 
• Be at least 18 years old and have a Social Security number 
• Practice a craft art form that has the potential for reaching a broad market

Timeline: 

• January, 6, 2025, 12 midnight (Eastern) - Application Deadline
• January 30, 2025 - Applicants informed of status of application
• February 26 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET –  Kick-Off Meeting & Networking Event  
• March 12, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #1  
• March 26, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #2  
• April 9, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #3  
• April 23, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #4  
• May 7, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #5  
• May 21, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #6  
• June 4, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #7  
• June 18, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #8  
• July 2, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #9  
• July 30, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Final Meeting - Program Concludes, Evaluation Survey
• August 1, 2025 - Artists completing the program receive the $10,000 financial award

**Webinars will be recorded for those unable to attend.**

The project is administered by the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums in partnership with the Craft Emergency Relief Fund and is funded by the Windgate Foundation. 

 BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

1. Have up to 20 photos of your craft art ready to upload.
2. Have a one-paragraph artist statement ready to upload.
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The Native Craft Artist Readiness Program (NCARP) is a six-month capacity building program that provides 21 Native Craft Artisans with training, resources, and financial support to build sustainable art practices. 

An important part of the program is the availability of coaches to help mentor and provide guidance to the craft artist participants. 

Participating coaches receive:

• Training to develop and enhance coaching techniques
• Recognition as an official Coach on project materials and on the ATALM website
• Access to all training webinars and resources
• An honorarium of $500

Participating coaches commit to: 

• Contributing at least 10 hours of personalized coaching with selected artists as they complete the program requirements. 
• Attending the scheduled Coaching Circle segments during the Artist Webinars.
• Helping identify useful tools and resources.
• Participating in program evaluation.

Participating coaches must meet these eligibility requirements:

• Recognized in their field with an established following
• Generous with their time and leadership
• Dedicated to providing support to upcoming Native artists
• Reliable access to a computer or mobile device with internet connectivity and be proficient in using Zoom video conferencing software and email.

KEY DATES:

• January 6, 2025, 12 midnight, Eastern – Application deadline 
• February 26, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Kick-Off Meeting & Networking Event 
• March 12, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #1  
• March 26, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #2 & Coaches Circle
• April 9, 2025, 2024, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #3  
• April 23, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #4  
• May 7, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #5 & Coaches Circle 
• May 21, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #6  
• June 4, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #7  
• June 18, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #8  & Coaches Circle
• July 2, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #9  
• July 30, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Final Meeting - Program Concludes, Evaluation 

The project is administered by the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums in partnership with the Craft Emergency Relief Fund and is funded by the Windgate Foundation.

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ATALM is recruiting a team of presenters to help produce a series of online workshops that will support the Native Craft Artist Readiness Program (NCARP), a six-month capacity building program that provides 20 Native craft artists with training, resources, and financial support.  

Subject areas include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Business Planning for Artists 
• Record Keeping and Archiving 
• Financial Management 
• Branding and Merchandising 
• Legal Considerations, including trademarks, copyright, incorporation 
• Digital Marketing and Building an Online Presence 
• Diversifying Marketing Opportunities 
• Emergency Planning and Recovery for Artists 
• Other subjects as proposed by presenters 

 Timeline: 

• March 12, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET –  Webinar #1  
• March 26, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #2  
• April 9, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #3  
• April 23, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #4  
• May 7, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #5  
• May 21, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #6  
• June 4, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #7  
• June 18, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #8  
• July 2, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET – Webinar #9 

Presenter Responsibilities: 

Presenters selected for this prestigious program have several important responsibilities to ensure that the program is informative, engaging, and valuable. Key responsibilities are: 

1. Develop an interactive training workshop(s) on one or more of the proposed subject areas. You may opt for the entire two hours or share the session with other presenters.  
2. Define clear learning objectives for the program to guide participants in what they can expect to gain from the session. 
3. Plan the program's structure, including the order of topics and the allocation of time to each segment to ensure a well-organized and coherent presentation. Strictly manage time to cover all planned topics and activities within the allocated two-hour timeframe. 
4. Develop engaging strategies to keep participants actively involved, such as interactive activities, discussions, case studies, and Q&A sessions. 
5. Adapt the presentation to the skill levels and needs of the participants. Some may be beginners, while others may have more advanced knowledge. 
6. Create or gather relevant visual aids, slides, handouts, and materials to support the presentation. 
7. Include real-world examples and success stories related to craft artists who have applied the discussed business skills effectively. 
8. Research and curate content on various business skills relevant to craft artists, such as marketing, pricing, budgeting, and sales. These materials will be added to a dedicated web page for future use. 
9. Propose an assignment that will enable workshop participants to put into use the information learned in your training session. 
10. Answer questions and address concerns that participants may have during or after the program. 

Presenter Qualifications:

• Experience in teaching or presenting in an online format 
• Demonstrable expertise in the topic(s) proposed 

Selection Process:

• Presenters will be selected based on their qualifications, experience, and the quality of their proposals. 

Honoraria:

• Presenters may request Honoraria up to $250. 

Questions? 

• Please send questions to projects@atalm.org.  

ATALM Conferences fulfill the educational and networking needs of Indigenous peoples from throughout the world. Known for delivering practical and culturally relevant training, the conferences provide a unique opportunity to share knowledge and build networks.

1. Complete a separate form for each proposed session. If you are submitting a double session, separate forms must be submitted for each session.
2. For more information on submitting a proposal, including FAQs, descriptions of session types, focus areas, and other information, please visit the ATALM Call for Proposals webpage. 
3. To view examples of sessions from past conferences, go to Past Programs. A Program Style Guide is available HERE.

PRESENTER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Conference presenters carry significant responsibilities. All presenters are expected to:

1. Register for the conference at the time their session is accepted. Presenters may register at the early bird member rate of $350. Sessions will not be published until all presenters register.  
2. Presenter support is available for qualifying presenters. Request for Presenter Support applications are available HERE. Priority is given to Native presenters and presenters presenting more than one session. 
3. Create well-prepared, high-quality presentations ensuring the content is clear, concise, and engaging.
4. Design sessions that encourage audience engagement through discussions, Q&A sessions, activities, or workshops that allow participants to actively participate and learn.
5. Attend the full conference and contribute to a meaningful exchange of ideas and knowledge.

PRESENTER KEY DATES:

• February 20, 2025  - Deadline for submitting session proposals
• February - March 2025 - Session proposals reviewed
• March 26, 2025  - Acceptance/decline notifications distributed
• April 4, 2025  - Deadline for presenters to accept or decline offer to present
• April 23, 2025  - Preliminary Program released
• August 8, 2025 - Final Program Book released
• October 7 -9, 2025 ATALM Conference, Cherokee, North Carolina

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 LEVELS OF PRESENTER SUPPORT AVAILABLE: 

• Conference Registration only
• Conference Registration and three nights lodging
• Conference Registration and four nights lodging (Limited to pre-conference workshop presenters)

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Applications will be reviewed by the National Program Review Committee based on the following criteria:

• Expected impact of the presentation(s)
• Number of presentations
• Tribal affiliation of presenter
• Need for financial support

PRESENTER KEY DATES:

• February 27 – Deadline for presenter support requests
• March 26 – Presenter support awards announced
• October 7-9, 2025 – ATALM Conference, Cherokee, North Carolina

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Funding for conference registration and lodging is available for eligible applicants. It is anticipated a minimum of 100 scholarships will be awarded. The deadline for submitting Scholarship Applications is Thursday, April 10, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Scholarship funds are made available through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and contributions from other generous donors.

ATALM2025 SCHOLAR KEY DATES: 

• April 10 - Deadline for submitting applications 
• April 28 - Scholars announced 
• October 7-9, 2025 ATALM Conference, Cherokee, North Carolina

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The Community Impact Awards acknowledge and celebrate initiatives that exemplify community engagement, innovation, and overall excellence. Initiatives that are replicable in other communities receive priority consideration. 

USA-based and international organizations may submit multiple projects/services for consideration, but a new form must be submitted for each initiative.

Applications are due on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern.

1.    Award recipients are expected to:

• Work with ATALM to develop a Case Study on the initiative. Case Studies will be available on ATALM’s website for use by other communities seeking to produce similar projects.
• Present a 10 or 15-minute session at the 2025 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums in Cherokee, North Carolina on October 7 - 9, 2025. A template will be provided to help guide the presentation.

2.   Award recipients (one representative per organization) receive:

• Full conference registration, including pre-conference and evening events.
• Single lodging at the conference hotel
• Travel reimbursement for up to $500
• Recognition at the ATALM2025 conference

3.   Important dates to remember:

• February 27, 2025 - Application submission deadline
• March 3 - 21, 2025 - The Native Community Impact Awards Committee reviews and scores applications.
• March 26, 2025 – Awards announced
• October 7 - 9, 2025 – International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums (Travel days are October 6 and 10.)

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Established in 2007, the Guardian Awards honor and recognize Native organizations and individuals who contribute to the vitality and cultural sovereignty of Native Nations. Guardian Awardees are recognized during the annual International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums. 

The 2025 Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums will be held at the Harrah's Casino and Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina on October 7 - 9,

You may nominate as many individuals as you wish. Please use a separate form for each nomination. The deadline to submit nominations is June 5, 2025. 

More information about the ATALM Guardian Awards Program, including list of past award recipients and nomination categories, is available HERE. 

ATALM2024 GUARDIAN AWARD PROGRAM KEY DATES:

• June 5, 2025 - Deadline for submitting applications
• July 25, 2025 - Guardian Awards announced
• October 7 - 9 - ATALM Conference, Cherokee, North Carolina

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The Going Home Fund facilitates the return or long-term loan of culturally significant materials to Indigenous cultural entities worldwide. This form is for use by Indigenous communities seeking support. Eligible expenses include insurance, packaging, shipping, and other costs associated with the return. 

You may request funding for the return of multiple items from the same institution. However, if you are seeking the return of items from multiple institutions, a new form must be submitted for each institution.

The Going Home Fund Advisory Council meets on or around the 15th day of each month to review requests and make awards. You will be notified by email as to the status of your request.

The Going Home Fund is supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Henry Luce Foundation, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and hundreds of individual donors.

The Going Home Fund facilitates the return of culturally significant materials to worldwide descendant communities. This quick donation form is for use by collecting institutions and individuals that are seeking to return items.

The Going Home Fund is supported through generous gifts from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Henry Luce Foundation, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and individual donors.