2024 Annual Meeting of the American Folklore Society
2024 AFS Annual Meeting Presidential Invited Plenary: Equitable Pathways Connecting Education & Community: A Conversation with Local Leaders
2024 Annual Meeting Commemorative Notebook Cover Art Contest Winner Announced
The in-person part of the 136th annual meeting of the American Folklore Society was held November 6-9 at the Albuquerque Convention Center and the DoubleTree by Hilton in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with some hybrid components. The virtual part of the meeting was held on the conference platform November 18-19.
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Annual Meeting Registration
Registration is closed for the annual meeting of the American Folklore Society for 2024.
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2024 AFS Annual Meeting Presidential Invited Plenary: Equitable Pathways Connecting Education & Community: A Conversation with Local Leaders
The Presidential Invited Plenary for the 2024 Annual Meeting features University of New Mexico (UNM) Professor of American Studies Dr. Jennifer Nez Denetdale (Diné) and NEA Heritage Fellow and UNM Professor Emerita Eva Enciñias in a conversation focused on their respective and collaborative cultural and educational work in New Mexico.
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Maxwell Museum (UNM) Special Series: Community Engagement in the Museum
The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, which sits on the University of New Mexico's beautiful campus, held a special series of Museums-focused programming during the 2024 AFS Annual Meeting.
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Annual Meeting FAQ
Wonder what’s going on with annual meeting planning? Read on to find answers to your questions.
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Book Your Hotel Room Now!
Booking in the AFS block at the conference hotel helps both you and AFS. Book your room now for $182/night! See the AFS Local Information page for the link to book a room at the student rate of $162/night.
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2024 Annual Meeting Tours & Excursions
A series of tours and excursions were available during the Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, thanks to local organizers and cultural practitioners.
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Local Information
Check out resources to help get you prepared to the Annual Meeting in Albuquerque.
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Annual Meeting Policies
Please review these important terms and guidelines before you register.
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Annual Meeting News
Find updates and more in the AFS Annual Meeting News.
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2024 Folk Arts Partnership Professional Development Institute Highlights
Check out sessions curated by and for the Folk Arts Partnership Professional Development Institute.
Annual Meeting
Financial Support
Apply for 2024 travel support opportunities to help fund your meeting attendance.
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With your help, we can make the AFS annual meeting more accessible than ever.
Check Out the Print Program
The program PDF for the 2024 AFS Annual Meeting is still available, full of lectures, workshops, paper sessions, roundtables, performances, receptions, and other exciting programming at the past meeting.
If you have questions, please contact the Annual Meeting team at annualmeeting@afsnet.org.
An Accessible Hybrid Meeting
In 2024, we gathered in Albuquerque, NM over November 6-9, with some hybrid concurrent sessions, livestreamed events, and recordings after the fact.
One week later, on November 18-19, we gathered virtually for panel sessions, a special virtual poster session, networking opportunities, and special programs.
The in-person and hybrid programs of the society’s 136th Annual Meeting were held at the Albuquerque Convention Center and the DoubleTree by Hilton.
Crossing the Global Storm: Networks, Solidarities, and Communities in Struggle
The theme of the conference is Crossing the Global Storm: Networks, Solidarities, and Communities in Struggle. The global storm reminds us about the intimate connections among people who struggle across the globe and hemisphere. Crossing the Global Storm aims to bring together folklorists, culture bearers, culture workers, communities, and organizations in the fight to build networks of autonomy, commitment, and collaboration. The ongoing destruction of the planet and the dehumanization of people urges us to center folklore practice in building bridges and networks.
Plan to Participate
Whether or not you plan to present, please plan to participate!
Virtual attendees can expect access to some Albuquerque-based programming in the form of streamed keynotes, a limited number of hybrid sessions, and program recordings later, in addition to a fully virtual poster session space. Place-based attendees can engage these virtual resources before and after gathering in Albuquerque for an immersive, in-person conference experience.
We have posted the link to book your hotel room at the DoubleTree by Hilton in the AFS block over the summer in the AFS News.
Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Advertisers
Now, more than ever, we have many options for raising awareness of your work, services or products.
Read all about our 2024 offerings and make your reservation in the AFS store today!
Albuquerque Review Committee
Julián Antonio Carrillo, Chair
Martha Sims, Assembly Team
Brandon Barker, Assembly Team
Betty Belanus
Ian Brodie
Benjamin Gatling
Carrie Hertz
Rob Howard
Kaitlyn Kinney
Matilde Lind
Mintzi Martinez Rivera
Fernando Orejuela
Betsy Peterson
Thomas Richardson
Jared Schmidt
Theresa Vaughan
Albuquerque Local Organizing Committee
Julián Antonio Carrillo, Chair
Ashley Martinez
Michael Trujillo
Eva Encinias
Marisol Encinias
Cassie Velarde-Neher
Lillia McEnaney
Enrique Lamadrid
Davi Garcia
Shelle Sanchez
Patricia Trujillo
Dante Olivas
Amy Mills
Jorge García
Nalleli Reyes García
Joseph “Brophy” Toledo
Chuy Martinez
Maribel Alvarez
Gabino Noriega
Matthew Martinez
Questions about the annual meeting? Check our FAQs, send a message to annualmeeting@afsnet.org, or call us at 812-505-3388.