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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Brian Parker

Hampton | Teaching Artist


About Me

Hi! I'm a Virginia-based recording artist, born and raised in Hampton, VA. I graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Recorded Music in …

Areas of Expertise

Music production, songwriting, guitar, percussion

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Trevor Pietsch

Richmond | Teaching Artist


About Me

Trevor Pietsch is a Richmond, Virginia based musician who has performed with a variety of different groups and styles from folk to fusion to heavy rock on both …

Areas of Expertise

Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Double Bass

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Jared Pool

Richmond | Teaching Artist


About Me

Jared Pool is a multi-instrumentalist from Richmond, VA who currently plays mandolin with legendary flatpicker, Larry Keel and teaches locally. From an early age, Jared grew up immersed …

Areas of Expertise

Guitar, Mandolin, Music Theory

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