National Heritage Fellowships
The NEA National Heritage Fellowships is the nation's highest honor in folk and traditional arts. Each year since 1982, the program recognizes recipients' artistic excellence, lifetime achievement, and contributions to our nation's traditional arts heritage. See below for information on how to submit a nomination.
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Meet the 2022 NEA National Heritage Fellows.
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2022 NEA National Heritage Fellows
Michael Cleveland
Bluegrass Fiddler
Eva Enciñias
Flamenco Artist
Excelsior Band
Brass Band Musicians
Stanley Jacobs
Quelbe Flute Player and Bandleader
The Legendary Ingramettes
Gospel Artists
TahNibaa Naataanii
Navajo/Diné Textile Artist and Weaver
Francis “Palani” Sinenci
Master Hawaiian Hale Builder
Tsering Wangmo Satho
Tibetan Opera Singer and Dance
C. Brian Williams
Step Artist and Producer
Shaka Zulu
New Orleans Black Masking Craftsman, Stilt Dancer, & Musician
National Heritage Fellows Podcasts
Revisiting Taiko Leaders PJ and Roy Hirabayashi and Slack Key Guitarist Ledward Kaapana
2011 National Heritage Fellows
Cedric Burnside
Hill Country Blues Musician, Songwriter, and 2021 National Heritage Fellow
Reginald “Reggio the Hoofer” McLaughlin
Tap Dancer and 2021 National Heritage Fellow
Nominate a National Heritage Fellow!
The National Endowment for the Arts encourages nominations of master folk and traditional artists to recognize artistic excellence, lifetime achievement, and contributions to our nation's traditional arts heritage.The Culture of America: A Cross-Country Visit with the 2021 NEA National Heritage Fellows hosted by Emmy Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits.