NewsAnnouncing the 2026 Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Awards
The Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities has awarded seven teams of artists Folklife Apprenticeships for 2026–2027.
News“Dance Revolution” Demonstrates the Power of Community Dance
Virginia Humanities, Virginia’s state humanities council, is partnering with five community dance groups for “Dance Revolution,” a year-long program resulting in a video podcast mini-series and culminating at the 2026 Richmond Folk Festival. By …
NewsVirginia Joins “By the People” Initiative for America’s 250th
Events and programming will celebrate community dance and joyful movement across the commonwealth Virginia Humanities, Virginia’s state humanities council, is excited to announce our participation in By the People: Conversations Beyond …
NewsAnnouncing the 2025 Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Awards
The Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities has awarded six teams of artists Folklife Apprenticeships for 2024–2025.
NewsHost Our Photos in Your Community
A selection of photographs documenting our Folklife Apprenticeship Program are now available — at no cost — for exhibition in Virginia’s public libraries, schools, and other community and cultural institutions.
NewsVirginia Musicians to Perform on National Mall in ‘Youth and the Future of Culture’
Three young artists who previously received Virginia Folklife Apprenticeships will be performing on the National Mall on July 4 and 5 as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. “Youth and …
NewsAnnouncing Bristol Roots Project: $52,000 for Individuals and Organizations
Accepting Applications Now Through June 30 The Bristol Roots Project, formally known as the Greater Bristol Folk Arts & Culture Team, announces two funding opportunities totaling $52,000 for folk and …
NewsDiscover Textile Origin Stories at the Richmond Folk Festival
ABOVE: Clockwise from top left: Unicia R Buster (art quilt artist), Corey Harris (acoustic blues), Elegba Folklore Society’s Djembe Ensemble (drum call and musical origin stories), Samaria Marley (gourd instrument …
NewsReclaiming the Appalachian Murder Ballad: Call for Submissions
MidMountain, an arts and cultural nonprofit based near Natural Bridge, Virginia, is accepting submissions for upcoming projects/events including a zine, a gallery show, and an arts festival.
NewsAnnouncing the 2024 Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Awards
The Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities has awarded six teams of artists Folklife Apprenticeships for 2024–2025.
NewsGovernor Glenn Youngkin Names 2024 “Year of Country Music” in Virginia
In recognition of several important anniversaries for Virginia’s country music institutions, Governor Glenn Youngkin declared 2024 the “Year of Country Music” for the Commonwealth in February. Anchoring this year of …
NewsVPM History Streams Virginia Folklife Films
Starting on October 16, 2023, the new VPM History channel on YouTube began hosting Virginia Folklife Program content. Eight short documentaries produced by Virginia Folklife that profile Apprenticeship Teams will …
