Are you an artist in Virginia who is working in traditional or community arts and open to performing, demonstration, or teaching opportunities? Are you a programmer or presenter seeking artists for your next event?

The Virginia Folklife Artist Directory serves to connect artists, craftspeople, and tradition bearers to prospective programmers and/or students. Initially conceived and launched as “TRAIN: Teachers of Remote Arts Instruction Network” in response to COVID-19, we have updated this free resource to indicate both in person and online availability and have limited it to residents of Virginia. We also support our directory artists to with enrollment in the Virginia Commission for the Arts teaching and touring artist rosters.

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Nicholas Falk

Galax | Teaching Artist


About Me

I am a drummer and music producer living in Galax, VA. I have been a professional touring musician for over a decade and perform with artists including: Molly

Areas of Expertise

Drumming: Jazz, Rock n' Roll, Funk, Americana, New Orleans

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Scott Fore

Radford | Teaching Artist


About Me

Scott Fore is an internationally recognized guitarist having won the National Flatpicking Championships held in Winfield Kansas. He is also the Doc Watson guitar champion and the Wayne

Areas of Expertise

Flatpick and Fingerstyle guitar

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Rick Franklin

Arlington County | Teaching Artist


About Me

Rick Franklin was born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1952 to a military family. The family traveled the US and England until 1968 when the family returned to Virginia

Areas of Expertise

Acoustic Fingerstyle Blues w/ Vocals aka Piedmont Blues

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Scott Freeman

Carroll County | Teaching and Performing Artist


About Me

Originally from Mount Airy, North Carolina, and now hailing from Woodlawn, Virginia, Scott Freeman comes from a long line of musicians. His grandfather, from Ivanhoe, Virginia, played the

Areas of Expertise

Mandolin, fiddle, guitar, and bass

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