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 …
NewsMid-Atlantic Arts Announces Two Virginia “Walking Together” Grantees
The US Regional Arts Organizations (USRAO) today announced the grant recipients of Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color. A total of $3.34 million has been awarded to 96 grantees. Fifty-six …
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 …
NewsGhost Stories? Local Musical Heroes? Apply for a Roadside Marker to Honor Local Culture
Does your community have a great piece of folklore that should be shared? Legends & Lore is designed to promote cultural tourism and commemorate legends and folklore as part of our heritage.
NewsHurricane Helene Recovery: Resources for the Cultural Sector
We are sharing resources for recovery for the heritage and cultural sector from the Virginia Funders Network and Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF), a public-private partnership between FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution.
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.
NewsMeet Virginia Folklife’s 2024 Summer Interns
Among the arrival of summer and all of its beauty, Virginia Folklife welcomes three new interns! Learn about these three emerging humanities professionals.
