National Council for the Traditional Arts

THE NCTA IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS IN THE UNITED STATES. ITS PROGRAMS CELEBRATE AND HONOR THOSE DEEPLY-ROOTED CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS - MUSIC, DANCE, CRAFTS, STORIES, RITUALS, FOODWAYS AND OTHER (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)PRACTICES THAT ARE PASSED ON THROUGH TIME IN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, AND IN TRIBAL, ETHNIC, REGIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS.