The 2021 Annual Meeting Local Planning Committee in Harrisburg invites you to join tamboura ensemble “Sviraj” and folklorist Amy Skillman on Tuesday, June 8 at 7:00 pm EDT to meet the band, listen to their music, and learn some dance steps. “Sviraj”
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May 13, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT: Easter Traditions of Central Pennsylvania Join this conversation with Barbara Felty and Mary Lou Leisey, who enact and sustain egg traditions familiar to many in Central Pennsylvania. Growing up, Barbara Felty and her Ukrainian mother (and
You don’t have to wait to arrive at the AFS Annual Meeting in Harrisburg to start learning more about the traditions and perspectives of the diverse communities who live there. Even if you can’t travel, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts makes it possible
The Independent Folklorists’ Section and the Public Programs Section of the American Folklore Society announce the availability of awards to present at the 2021 AFS meeting in Harrisburg, PA. The award will support two applicants’ virtual presentations at $250.00 per award (membership costs
The Independent Folklorists’ Section and the Women’s Section of the American Folklore Society announce the availability of awards to present at the 2021 AFS meeting in Harrisburg, PA. The award will support two applicants’ virtual presentations at $250.00 per award (membership costs
Year after year, hundreds of proposals for the annual meeting are submitted in the last two days before the deadline for submissions; in the last hours, proposals typically come in by the minute. 99% of them will come through successfully and without
Most people will submit their annual meeting proposal in the last couple days of the proposal submission window, which will fall on a weekend this year, when AFS staff will not be there to help with technical difficulties. Why not register and
Take the weekend to finalize your AFS proposal, but be aware that staff is on call only through Friday to help in case you run into any difficulties. We highly recommend that you register and start your proposal as soon as possible,
The AFS Annual Meeting proposal instructions aim to help with the half-dozen “choose your own adventure” pathways supported by the proposal portal. In short, the proposal form will guide you along the path you choose. But if you want to see where
Wondering what…?, why…? or how…? about our 2021 Annual Meeting, or annual meetings in general? Or do you simply want to know more about how to submit a proposal, or what happens once it’s out for review? Bring your questions, and join