Middle Atlantic Folklife Association

A professional association dedicated to supporting people & traditional folk culture in the mid-Atlantic region. We serve VA, DE, D.C., MD, NJ, NY, PA, & WV.

[Middle Atlantic Folklife Association @MidAtlanticFolk]

As one of these partners with @afsfolklorists, we make these commitments for society as a whole. #BlackLivesMatter #WhatFolkloristsDo #MAFA #FolkloreTwitter #FolkloreThursday #AFS365

[American Folklore Society @afsfolklorists]

Black Lives Matter.
We, the American Folklore Society and our undersigned partners listed below, unequivocally condemn racism in our communities and institutions, and we call for deep listening and action against race-based injustice.
https://t.co/0h8p1k9CFA

[NEH Digital Humanities @NEH_ODH]

Did you know that we have a quarterly newsletter?

Stay up-to-date on what's happening across the NEH, and sign up for news from the Office of Digital Humanities:

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[NEH Digital Humanities @NEH_ODH]

Happy to say we are hiring again in ODH. We are seeking out a new program officer (Humanities Administrator, GS-12/13). If you have a background in DH & are keen to help shape the future of DH grantmaking @nehgov, please consider applying. Details: https://t.co/sYzVlWAXmx

[Texas Folklife @texasfolklife]

Your Polka Headliner for #AKQ2023 is @alexmeixnerband

Catch Alex on the Miller Outdoor Theatre Stage on June 3rd! Streaming and live on stage. Visit https://t.co/4x1vInHqGe for ticket and event information.

[The African American Folklorist Magazine @AAFNewspaper]

The @afsfolklorists is still accepting applications & nominations for the John Wesley Work III Award until June 1, 2023! @BlkLibraryGirl @BLKAmericans_ @BlkGrlFreedom @RastaBlues7 @dedren_snead @ProfTDParry @DivaOfDiversity here:
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[Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts. @midatlanticfta]

🌟Grant Opportunity!🌟 @MidAtlanticArts Folk & Traditional Arts Community Projects grants fund projects designed to support the vitality of traditional arts and cultural communities in DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, PR, VA, USVI, or WV. Applications due June 6. https://t.co/w9Xt89nJ75

[Folkstreams @Folkstreams]

A film on Hmong textile art, Paj ntaub or "flower cloth" traditionally practiced by Hmong people. The embroidery consists of bold geometric designs often realized in bright, contrasting colors.

Watch the full documentary by Joyce Smith at https://t.co/3k70fT87UH

[New York Folklore @nyfolklore]

Thank you to @dgazette for this wonderful article spotlighting a few of the New Folklore sponsored artists who received grants from @NYSCArts
https://t.co/typRvyTESN

[Folkstreams @Folkstreams]

Featured today: Two beautifully shot and groundbreaking French Canadian documentaries by Gilles Groulx 🎞️

[Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts. @midatlanticfta]

Congratulations to 2023 Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellow Femeika Elliott! Elliott (@MeikMeals) is a food educator, home gardener, and herbalist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Learn more about her work via @Growappalachia: https://t.co/3j6WL4MxH2

[John Fenn III @johnfenn3]

Applications open for paid summer internships in the American Folklife Center @librarycongress! https://t.co/DpD1TAs0nb
#folklore @afsfolklorists @SEM_Office

[South Arts @southarts]

Calling all #folklorists, #traditionalartists, #documentarians, students, #educators, & other cultural workers📢 Do you have an interactive activity, discussion topic, or case study? Submit a proposal by February 15, 2023, at https://t.co/n3klnO9rVN
@afsfolklorists @Alabama_Arts

[Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts. @midatlanticfta]

Congratulations to @swcc_tweets on receiving a CALT Folk & Traditional Arts Experiences grant for the project An Appalachian Awakening, an Appalachian Heritage Festival on the campus of Southwest Virginia Community College, scheduled for October 7 of this year.

[New York Folklore @nyfolklore]

Flower City Folk is doing important work in Rochester, NY. Read all about it in this "From The Field" feature by their founding director Hannah Davis. @egggirl
https://t.co/EqJcJ2y5xw

[Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts. @midatlanticfta]

Our colleagues at @SmithsonianFolk recently launched their expanded Masters of Tradition map, highlighting @NEAarts Natl Heritage Fellows from across the country. There you can explore stories, videos, music & more from these wonderful traditional artists. https://t.co/IKipkosL8f

[NatlCouncilTradArts @NCTA1933]

Resource Alerts: Resilience, Reframing, Actions -
@southarts Traditional Arts Touring grants is now open for submissions from nonprofits in their member region. Awards $1k-$5k supporting tours/performances. Apply by 2/15/23.
https://t.co/NvJmgQkTS7
#RARRAAlert #grants #tours

[Inside Appalachia @InAppalachia]

Our latest #InsidAppalachia 🌄, we talk w/folklorist Emily Hilliard about her new book exploring contemporary folklife and Appalachian culture. We also hear a story about the Asian-Appalachian experience, & we revisit a conversation from 2016 w/JD Vance. https://t.co/baWqqWY7Sn

[Inside Appalachia @InAppalachia]

Come work with us!🌄

[NatlCouncilTradArts @NCTA1933]

Resource Alerts: Resilience, Reframing, Actions -
The Association for Cultural Equity @LomaxArchive and their Educational Resources page have dozens of lesson plans and learning content for students & teachers exploring cultural content & music
https://t.co/veMZLcFaDb