Hosted by George Mason University’s Institute for Immigration Research, a symposium focused on immigration, displacement, and belonging will take place at the University's Fairfax Campus, April 17–18, 2026.
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The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections & Infrastructure is accepting applications for Collections Stewardship, a program that funds projects to preserve and make available physical and digital collections important for research, teaching, and public engagement in the humanities. Applications are due May 11, 2026, and December 15, 2026.
AFS and the Center for Craft welcome submissions from folklore scholars, craft scholars, and craftspeople to present during the 138th Annual Meeting of the AFS to be held in Asheville, NC from October 27–31, 2026.
The proposal window for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Folklore Society is open. Proposals are due April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Do you have content-related or technical questions about submitting a proposal for the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting in Asheville, NC?
The latest volume of TFH: The Journal of History and Folklore published by the History and Folklore Section of the American Folklore Society has been released. The volume is devoted to a 40-year index of the journal covering its run since being launched in 1983.
Editors of a planned open access sourcebook for histories of weather and weathering are inviting contributions to their volume. Types of source include folklore and tradition. Proposals are due September 4, 2026.
The Partnership for Russian, East European and Eurasian Folklore (PREEEF) invites students and established scholars in folklore and related areas to join their field research teams to document Russian and Kazakh folklore in Kazakhstan this July.
Literary scholar and author Jack Zipes publishes Alex in the Land of Liars (Vanguard Press), a modern political fairy tale intended for young adults.
The Utah Division of Arts & Museums is seeking an innovative and collaborative leader, dedicated to supporting artists, arts educators, museums, cultural organizations, and the creative community. Applications are due April 16, 2026.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of its 10th annual competition for Nordic Folk Arts & Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest. Applications are due September 15, 2026.
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