Folk Arts

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Stillwood Study Center falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

SPONSORING PERFORMING ARTISTS AND SPEAKERS

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'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.

the betterment of our community while preserving our Mexican Heritage and celebrating our Mexican-American Culture.

Boone Country Dancers falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

New Jersey Folklore Society falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

McCalls Institute of Performing Arts falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Los Angeles Chinese Orchestra falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Country Dance & Song Society Inc falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Country Dance & Song Society Inc falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Sutter Society Inc. falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Irish Dance Las Vegas Booster Club falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Mid-Missouri Fine Arts Society falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Fabric of Life Inc. falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Little Rock Folk Club Inc. falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Northeast Squeeze-In falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Country Dance & Song Society Inc falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

International Capoeira Angola Foundation falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Country Dance and Song Society Inc falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Northwest Heritage Resources falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Mississippi Quilt Association falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Mountain Collegium falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Southern Oregon Button Club falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Country Dance and Song Society Inc falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Salem Family Ecd Inc falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Farmington Valley Quilters Incorporated falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Country Dance & Song Society Inc falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Square & Folk Dance Federation of Washington Inc. falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Nebraska Summer Music Olympics falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Jasmine Hill Foundation falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Emerald Valley Leathercrafters Guild falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Bynum Front Porch falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

River Valley Antique Association falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

National Guild of Pearl K McGown Rug Hookrafters Inc. falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Field Recorders Collective Inc. falls under the Folk Arts category: Organizations that produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.