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Grant Recipient

Amanda Ewing

Craft Research Fund Grant
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2026

Black Craft Uncovered: Revealing the History of Black Instrument Makers

This research honors the untold stories of Black instrument makers in the United States, celebrating their artistry, resilience, and legacy. Through archival research and storytelling, Amanda Ewing aims to lift the voices of Black instrument makers and reclaim their place in craft history. Ewing works to inspire new generations to see instrument making as cultural remembrance and as a living lineage of Black makers rooted in sound and craft.

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Location

Nashville, TN

EDUCATION

MEDIUM

MATERIAL EXPLORATION

Grant amount

$10,480

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