The National Endowment for the Arts seeks a Folk & Traditional Arts Director to serve as the agency's nationally recognized leader and authority for the field of Folk and Traditional Arts, which are rooted in and reflective of the cultural life of a community.
AFS joins colleagues and organizations at ACLS and AAA to respond to the Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling on Affirmative Action.
Prize application season continues! The AFS Newsletter will alert you to new calls for applications, but you can check anytime on our round up of all AFS prizes and news, including new calls for applications that are posted as they are released.
The American Folklife Center is excited to share that opens the third round of the Community Collections Grant program for applications. Applications close on August 18, 2023.
Do you want to get more involved in AFS leadership and want to find a way in? Consider joining a Committee or Working Group!
The Cultural Diversity Committee invites individuals to join in their work to serve AFS and the Executive Board.
The AFS Cultural Diversity Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural Gerald L. Davis Project Pathway Award. The Project Pathway provides funding for projects that participate in community scholarship in action, and that keep communities connected, whole, and active.
In this photo essay, AFS staff and Portland Annual Meeting Local Committee members explore the city of Portland, sharing images, recommendations, and resources for your conference experience.
We’re pleased to share the first look at the program for our upcoming Annual Meeting online and in Portland, Oregon!
The American-Scandinavian Foundation announces fellowships for the American nationals. The selected fellows will have an opportunity to study in the Nordic countries. The deadline is November 1, 2023.
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