WHAT IS IT?

The National Public Folklife Project Directory is a living compendium of community-engaged and/or issue-driven folklife projects which exemplify the intersection of traditional arts and education, outreach, artist employment, or health and well-being and which demonstrate the capacity of folklife to address community needs. If you have questions, comments, or want more information feel free to reach out via the Contact page.

BROWSE PROJECTS

Check out our growing list of projects. We continue to add projects as they are submitted, so check back often for new listings.

HAVE A PROJECT?

Do you have a project which exemplifies the humanities' ability to address community needs? We'd love to hear about it! Browse our other projects, and if you feel yours is a similar fit, let us know. ​Submit your project through our online form.

“Art is not a treasure in the past or an importation from another land,
​but part of the present life of all living and creating peoples.”
–Franklin D. Roosevelt