In this video produced by the the National Council for the Traditional Arts Junious Brickhouse reflects on his lifelong exploration of African American movement traditions and how these forms empower him to express his community activism. He is the executive director of Urban Artistry and was a master artist in the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program in 2019.
NewsStarting 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 …
NewsWe’re thrilled to share that our Virginia Folklife Area at this year’s Richmond Folk Festival will focus on the crafts, music, and culture of Bristol.
EventJoin us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Crooked Road, southwest Virginia’s “heritage music trail.”
Virginia Folklife Program
946 Grady Ave. Ste. 100
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-3296