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International Storytelling Center

2019 Traditional Arts Touring Grant Recipient

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Recipient Information

Location

Jonesborough, Tennessee

Year of Award

2019

Grant or Fellowship

Traditional Arts Touring Grants

Grant Amount

$1,000

ISC will conduct a five-day residency as part of its Teller in Residence series featuring traditional artist Sheila Kay Adams, which will include daily public performances, an evening concert, and a master class session with students from East Tennessee State University who are pursuing a Master's degree in Communication & Storytelling Studies. ISC President and resident folklorist Kiran Sirah will lead a Q&A interview with the artist as part of an extended 90-minute matinee on Wed. Oct 24.