ARV. Nordic Yearbook of Folklore invites articles for a special issue of the journal on the theme of "Metamorphosis – studies in changing relations between people and supernatural beings." Abstracts are due December 15, 2025.
The AFS Nominating Committee (chaired by Carrie Hertz with members Naomi Sturm-Wijesinghe, Kelley Totten, and Betty Belanus) has announced its slate of candidates for each available office in the AFS 2025 election.
JAF invites you to read "Safety in the Field: A Reflection and Progress Report" by Mathilde Frances Lind for free to prepare for a session on fieldwork safety at the upcoming annual meeting.
The American Folklife Center announces the launch of a new resource guide that gives users direct access to over 130 Botkin Lectures on folklore, folk music and traditional culture by prominent scholars, artists, authors and performers.
Lorefest is an annual festival combining scholarly research and creative practice inspired by local and “glocal” folklore. Abstracts are due October 3, 2025 to participate in its one-day symposium this year.
Exploring Anthropology through Folklore and Mythology (Routledge) is a comprehensive textbook which examines how people around the world express themselves culturally, and how these practices provide a window into the diversity of human culture.
Gatherings is a six-part TV documentary series exploring some of Britain’s most enduring folk traditions. It will be available to buy/watch in the United States on select streaming platforms from October 6, 2025.
AFS is currently seeking volunteers to help with supporting the upcoming annual meeting in-person and online. Please note that roles are limited and not all applications will be selected.
AFS congratulates Neil Rosenberg—a Fellow and longtime member of the Society—on winning the 2025 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Liner Notes of the Year.
The Pennsylvania Center for Folklore is looking for items for the fall/winter issue of its newsletter, Pennsylvania Folklore News. Submissions are due November 10, 2025.
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