The American-Scandinavian Foundation provides support for living Scandinavian folk arts and cultural traditions in the Upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan). Fellowships for artists will deepen the skills of master artists and/or foster relationships among masters and their apprentices. As a result, these grants will encourage the development of traditional skills and help transmit the skills from generation to generation. They will also heighten the public awareness of Nordic cultural traditions. Applicants are required to submit two 2-3 letters of support. Master folk artists or craft practitioners must append at least two letters of support demonstrating that their work is recognized by their community. Apprentices must have one of their two letters come from the master artist stating that they are aware of the project and willing to participate. Applicants must also submit samples of their folk art or craft tradition. Photographs, music, videos, or other documentation of the work should be submitted. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.