NOTE: Due to a shortage of lenders there are currently no instruments available to borrow in this program. We recommend that those interested in borrowing a hardingfele instead see our Adult Student Hardingfele Loan Program. If you own a hardingfele that is not being used and would like to connect with a prospective borrower, please see the "If you are a prospective lender" section below. If you are a prospective lender 1. Download the application form and fill out, indicating your contact information and the identifying information of the fiddle you wish to loan. If you have more than one instrument to lend please fill out a separate application for each. 2. Sign the form, which indicates that you agree with the Acknowledgement of the Hardanger Fiddle Association of America's Nonliability, and either scan and return as an email attachment to fiddle_exchange@hfaa.org, or send via mail as a paper copy to the address on the form. 3. We will forward to you the application materials submitted by prospective borrowers, which you are free to follow up with or not as you choose. Your own personal information is kept private and is not forwarded to prospective borrowers. 4. To terminate your participation in the program, either because you have successfully loaned your instrument or for any other reason, please notify us via email at fiddle_exchange@hfaa.org. If you are a prospective borrower CURRENTLY INACTIVE 1. Download the application form and fill out. The form requests your contact information, contact information for your hardingfele teacher if you have one, and information on your musical background and goals, plus a letter of reference. 2. Sign the form, which indicates that you agree with the Acknowledgement of the Hardanger Fiddle Association of America's Nonliability, and either scan and return as an email attachment together with any supporting documents to fiddle_exchange@hfaa.org, or send via mail as a paper copy to the address on the form. 3. Your application materials will be forwarded to lenders who have joined the program. Your personal information is only made available to prospective lenders in our program. 4. To terminate your participation in the program, please notify us via email at fiddle_exchange@hfaa.org. Download the HFAA HFAA Hardingfele Exchange Borrower Application Form (PDF, 142 KB) If you have any questions please contact us at fiddle_exchange@hfaa.org or president@hfaa.org. |
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