Folk Arts Nonprofits

Stillwood Study Center

Arts, Culture, & Humanities / Folk Arts

Carolina Art Association

THE MISSION OF THE GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART IS TO ENHANCE LIVES THROUGH ART BY ENGAGING PEOPLE OF EVERY BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE WITH ART AND ARTISTS OF ENDURING QUALITY; COLLECT AND PRESERVE THE ART THAT TOUCHES CHARLESTON; AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, TO DISCOVER, TO ENJOY, AND TO BE INSPIRED BY THE CREATIVE PROCESS.

International Folk Art Alliance Inc.

Santa Fe, NM

CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AND WITH FOLK ARTISTS WORLDWIDE WHO CELEBRATE AND PRESERVE FOLK ART TRADITIONS. WE ENVISION A WORLD THAT VALUES THE DIGNITY AND HUMANITY OF THE HANDMADE, HONORS TIMELESS CULTURAL TRADITIONS, AND SUPPORTS THE WORK OF FOLK ARTISTS SERVING AS ENTREPRENEURS AND CATALYSTS FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. TO AUGMENT THIS PURSUIT, THE ORGANIZATION MOVED TO A LARGER HEADQUARTERS, INVESTING IN TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AS THE FIRST PHASE OF A CAMPAIGN TO OWN THE BUILDING OUTRIGHT.

Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building

Port Hadlock, WA

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB) is a post-secondary trade school that teaches craftmanship through boatbuilding at its 7-acre campus in Port-Hadlock, Washington. Incorporated as a non-profit corporation 40 years ago, the school has taught over 1,700 graduates the skills required to build and maintain both traditional and contemporary wooden boats, and in 2018 launched its new program to teach marine systems for marine technicians. The school fulfills three overarching goals as defined in its strategic plan: (1) providing quality education and job readiness (2) preserving and teaching craftsmanship (3) bringing vitality to our local community. NWSWB works closely with the boatbuilding industry to ensure that skills taught are relevant to current needs.

Mudflat Pottery School Inc.

Somerville, MA

POTTERY CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Teco Theatrical Productions Inc.

Dallas, TX

Bishop Arts Theatre Center's (BATC) mission is to engage and cultivate a vibrant arts community by welcoming emerging artists and developing equitable, multigenerational programming for the community, where learning and social impact are invited and celebrated.

Center for Contemporary Art & Culture

Portland, OR

TO ENLIVEN AND EXPAND THE UNDERSTANDING OF CRAFT AND THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE FOR ALL.

Iowa Public Radio Inc.

Des Moines, IA

Iowa Public Radio connects you to news music information and ideas that shape your world every day.

League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc.

Concord, NH

The mission of the League of NH Craftsmen is to advance, cultivate and champion excellence in fine craft. We envision that through our work: People regard craft as inspirational, meaningful, and relevant to their lives as individuals and as community members. Makers of fine craft are inspired, enriched, supported, and honored. The League is widely respected across New England and the country as a leader in craft.

Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane

Spokane, WA

THE PEACE AND JUSTICE LEAGUE OF SPOKANE ENGAGES INDIVIDUALS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN BUILDING A JUST AND NONVIOLENT WORLD.

Tennessee Association of Craft Artists

Nashville, TN

THE PURPOSE OF THE TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF CRAFT ARTISTS IS TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE, AND CONNECT CRAFTS AND CRAFTS PEOPLE IN TENNESSEE, WORKING SPECIFICALLY THROUGH EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND MARKETING.

Just Enterprises Inc.

Louisville, KY

JUST CREATIONS IS A VALUES-DRIVEN MARKETPLACE THAT ADVOCATES FOR MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES OF ARTISANS AND FARMERS THROUGH PROMOTION OF FAIR TRADE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Association of Artists and Craftsmen of Porter County Incorpo

Chesterton, IN

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF THE NW IN AREA BY EXHIBITING AND PROMOTING THE WORKS OF EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED REGIONAL ARTISTS

The Forum Inc.

ST THOMAS, VI

SPONSORING PERFORMING ARTISTS AND SPEAKERS

National Association of Black Storytellers Inc.

Baltimore, MD

The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. (NABS) promotes and perpetuates the art of Black storytelling-an art form which embodies the history, heritage, and culture of African Americans.

Aguijon II Theater Company

Chicago, IL

Aguijon's main objective is to explore the diversity within the Latino/Hispanic cultures through the production of Spanish language works. Wotking with ethnically diverse casts, the company continues to break down barriers even within groups often viewed as homogeneous.