Join BHCT’s Native American Arts Collaboration Committee!
Are you a member of the Native American community with a love for the arts? Do you envision a future where traditional and contemporary Indigenous artistic expressions are celebrated, supported, and interwoven within our broader community?
We are forming a new committee dedicated to fostering greater collaboration and visibility for Native American arts. Our goal is to create opportunities, build bridges, and ensure that the vibrant spirit of Indigenous creativity thrives.
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers from all tribal nations and backgrounds who are: Artists (visual, performing, literary, traditional crafts)
Cultural practitioners
Community leaders
Advocates for the arts
Anyone passionate about promoting Native American cultural heritage through art!
The committee will help guide BHCT initiatives that will directly impact Native American artists and cultural programs – including input on season selection, education programming and overseeing our new mini-grant program.
Your unique perspective and insights are invaluable to our mission. We invite you to be a part of this exciting journey. Your time, talent, and vision can help us create something truly special. Email Artistic Director, Merlyn Q. Sell at [email protected] to learn more.
This committee is committed to inclusivity and welcomes volunteers from all Native American communities.
Are you a member of the Native American community with a love for the arts? Do you envision a future where traditional and contemporary Indigenous artistic expressions are celebrated, supported, and interwoven within our broader community?
We are forming a new committee dedicated to fostering greater collaboration and visibility for Native American arts. Our goal is to create opportunities, build bridges, and ensure that the vibrant spirit of Indigenous creativity thrives.
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers from all tribal nations and backgrounds who are: Artists (visual, performing, literary, traditional crafts)
Cultural practitioners
Community leaders
Advocates for the arts
Anyone passionate about promoting Native American cultural heritage through art!
The committee will help guide BHCT initiatives that will directly impact Native American artists and cultural programs – including input on season selection, education programming and overseeing our new mini-grant program.
Your unique perspective and insights are invaluable to our mission. We invite you to be a part of this exciting journey. Your time, talent, and vision can help us create something truly special. Email Artistic Director, Merlyn Q. Sell at [email protected] to learn more.
This committee is committed to inclusivity and welcomes volunteers from all Native American communities.
Native Arts Mini-Grants
The mini-grant program awards financial support up to $300, as well as administrative and production support for performance projects led by Native American artists. Additional funding is available for projects that dovetail with existing BHCT programming.
Who can apply: Artists from all tribal nations and backgrounds. The goal of the mini-grant program is to provide a performance platform and creative outlet for community artists without the costs of self-production. All of BHCT’s programming is volunteer based, and while honorariums may be a part of the grant, we cannot offer the same compensation as a professional opportunity.
What type of projects are considered: Applications can be submitted for any project led by a Native artist that aligns with BHCT’s mission (to collaborate with our community to entertain, educate, and foster growth in the arts.) These can range from one-off-performance events to workshops to projects that enhance existing BHCT programming. Additional funding is available for projects that can be combined with BHCT's existing Summer Camp and Summer Stage Series programs.
BHCT offers one week summer camps for youth ages 6-10 and 11-14. Camps typically have three-hour sessions Monday through Friday with Friday including a showcase performance for family & friends. The Summer Stage Series tours a fast-paced, family-friendly performance throughout the area in early June. Performances have minimal production requirements and include opportunities for youth actors as well as pre-show activities for families.
What can grant funds be used for: Applicants can specify how they intend to use funds, which can include honorariums for participating artists and travel expenses. BHCT can also provide administrative, marketing, and technical support, performance and/or rehearsal space as well as the financial grant.
How to apply: Applications for projects occurring January-June of 2027 should be submitted no later than November 15th 2026. Applications for August-December 2027 projects will open in the spring of 2027. You can apply online, download the pdf application, or email Artistic Director Merlyn Sell ([email protected]) for further information.
How grants are awarded: Stand-alone grants are awarded by BHCT’s Native American Collaboration Committee based on their cultural relevance to our Native community and their relevance to BHCT’s mission. Projects that may be incorporated into existing BHCT programming may be subject to approval by other BHCT staff or committees.
Who can apply: Artists from all tribal nations and backgrounds. The goal of the mini-grant program is to provide a performance platform and creative outlet for community artists without the costs of self-production. All of BHCT’s programming is volunteer based, and while honorariums may be a part of the grant, we cannot offer the same compensation as a professional opportunity.
What type of projects are considered: Applications can be submitted for any project led by a Native artist that aligns with BHCT’s mission (to collaborate with our community to entertain, educate, and foster growth in the arts.) These can range from one-off-performance events to workshops to projects that enhance existing BHCT programming. Additional funding is available for projects that can be combined with BHCT's existing Summer Camp and Summer Stage Series programs.
BHCT offers one week summer camps for youth ages 6-10 and 11-14. Camps typically have three-hour sessions Monday through Friday with Friday including a showcase performance for family & friends. The Summer Stage Series tours a fast-paced, family-friendly performance throughout the area in early June. Performances have minimal production requirements and include opportunities for youth actors as well as pre-show activities for families.
What can grant funds be used for: Applicants can specify how they intend to use funds, which can include honorariums for participating artists and travel expenses. BHCT can also provide administrative, marketing, and technical support, performance and/or rehearsal space as well as the financial grant.
How to apply: Applications for projects occurring January-June of 2027 should be submitted no later than November 15th 2026. Applications for August-December 2027 projects will open in the spring of 2027. You can apply online, download the pdf application, or email Artistic Director Merlyn Sell ([email protected]) for further information.
How grants are awarded: Stand-alone grants are awarded by BHCT’s Native American Collaboration Committee based on their cultural relevance to our Native community and their relevance to BHCT’s mission. Projects that may be incorporated into existing BHCT programming may be subject to approval by other BHCT staff or committees.