Photo by Iris Teeuwen

Grad Student and Young Professional Virtual Social Hour

Wednesday, October 11 (this session is virtual-only)
5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Sponsored by: Graduate Student and Young Professional Section

The Graduate Student and Young Professionals Section invites you to join your peers for a VIRTUAL social hour! Gather with your peers for an evening of conversation, games, networking, and more!

Meet the AFS Executive Board

Thursday, November 2 (in person only, in Portland)
10:00 am–10:30 am
Pavilion Foyer

Grab a coffee with members of the AFS Executive Board.

Cultural Diversity Committee Brown Bag Lunch

Thursday, November 2 (in person only, in Portland)
12:30 pm–1:30 pm
Skyline III

Sponsored by: AFS Cultural Diversity Committee

AFS’s Cultural Diversity Committee invites to their Brown Bag event. This is a networking event where AFS members interested in CDC’s work are invited to attend. Gerald Davis Awardees are also encouraged to attend.

Women’s Section Get-Together

Thursday, November 2 (in person only, in Portland)
7:30 pm–8:30 pm
Galleria I

Sponsored by: Women’s Section

Public Programs Meeting

Friday, November 3 (in person only, in Portland)
6:30 pm–7:30 pm
Galleria II

Sponsored by: Public Programs Section

Join members of the Public Programs Section for the annual section business meeting and social gathering.

Grad Student and Young Professional Social Hour

Thursday, November 2 (in person only, in Portland)
8:30 pm–9:30 pm
Senate Suite

Sponsored by: Graduate Student and Young Professional Section

The Graduate Student and Young Professionals Section invites you to join your peers for a social hour! Gather with your peers for an evening of conversation, games, networking, and more!

Independent Folklorists Meet-Up

Friday, November 3 (in person only, in Portland)
7:30 pm–8:30 pm
HopCity Tavern (Hotel Bar and Restaurant, Hilton Portland Downtown)

Sponsored by: Independent Folklorists’ Section

Join members of the Independent Folklorists Section to network and discuss the concerns and future activities of our section! Please plan to buy your own food and drink.

Coffee and Networking for Folk Arts Partnership Professional Development Institute Participants

Friday, November 3 (in person only, in Portland)
7:30 am–8:30 am
Skyline III

For invited participants only.

Participants of the Folk Arts Partnership Professional Development Institute will have time to meet one another, network, and brainstorm over coffee. This is a private networking event.

Networking Gathering, Transnational Asia-Pacific Section

Friday, November 3 (in person only, in Portland)
6:30 pm–7:30 pm
Skyline II

Those who identify as AAAPI or who do research in Asia/the diaspora are invited to a networking event with AFS leadership. Come connect with others and share your ideas. Refreshments provided.

Regional Arts Organization Breakfast Meeting

Saturday, November 4 (in person only, in Portland)
7:30 am–8:30 am
HopCity Tavern (Hotel Bar and Restaurant, Hilton Portland Downtown)

Chair: Teresa L. Hollingsworth (South Arts) and Ellie Dassler (Program Director, Folk & Traditional Arts, Mid Atlantic Arts)

Representatives from the Regional Arts Organizations will gather to discuss traditional arts advocacy, ongoing projects, and new collaborations. We’ll explore regional opportunities, partnering with State Arts Agencies, and our collective work in the fields of arts administration and folklife.